1. The CSE: its role and missions within the company
A. The role of the company’s Social and Economic Committee
The Comité Social et Économique (CSE ) is an employee representative body in French companies. The CSE seeks to continuously improve the Quality of Life at Work (QWL). To achieve this, the CSE finds and implements projects and solutions. Here are the various missions of the CSE.
B. The CSE represents employees
It represents employees vis-à-vis the employer and defends their individual and collective interests. The CSE also acts as a mediator between employees and management. In this way, it facilitates communication and conflict resolution.
C. The CSE manages part of the social and cultural activities
The CSE organizes and manages social and cultural activities for employees. These include events, trips, sports activities and social works. By promoting a friendly, supportive working environment, the CSE helps to improve the Quality of Life at Work and boost employee commitment and motivation.
D. The CSE, a vector for Quality of Life at Work (QWL) within the company and its plants
QWL encompasses well-being at work, work-life balance and working conditions. The CSE proposes initiatives to improve QWL. Through its actions, the CSE contributes to making the workplace more pleasant and motivating for employees.
2. 3 platforms to help your company’s CSE find the best benefits for employees
A. Comparison of the HappyVal, Comiteo and Funbreizh platforms
To help you choose the best solution for your works council, we have compared the HappyVal, Comiteo and Funbreizh platforms.
Here is a summary table with the most important information:
| Platform | Creation date | Number of employees | Number of customers | Price | Other formulas | Customer references |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HappyVal | 2015 | 150 | 1 000 | 49/month | Price per employee, premium packages available | Google, Apple, Airbus, EDF |
| Comiteo | 2012 | 200 | 2 500 | 59/month | Price per employee, premium packages available | Microsoft, Amazon, Total, Orange |
| Funbreizh | 2009 | 120 | 800 | 39/month | Price per employee, premium packages available | IBM, Facebook, Renault, SNCF |
Each platform offers a variety of services tailored to the needs of works councils, with notable differences in terms of pricing, experience and customer coverage. Prices are per employee, and more expensive premium packages are also available. For more information, visit the official websites of each platform.
B. Happypal
In particular, Happypal offers gift cards that can be used with a wide range of partners, access to leisure platforms, and tools to help Social and Economic Committees (CSE) organize a variety of activities. By focusing on employee well-being and motivation, Happypal helps CSEs offer attractive benefits and create a more pleasant working environment.
C. Comiteo
Comitéo offers a complete range of software and services dedicated to the management of works councils. Its solutions include ticketing platforms, accounting tools and internal communication systems, enabling CSEs to efficiently manage their administrative and social tasks. Thanks to its tools, Comitéo helps CSEs simplify their day-to-day operations and focus on implementing initiatives that benefit employees, thereby strengthening their role within the company.
D. Funbreizh
Funbreizh stands out for its event organization services and fun and cultural activities. We specialize in travel, company outings and customized entertainment. By working with CSEs, Funbreizh helps develop a strong team spirit, fostering a dynamic and collaborative working environment.
3. 4 examples of projects set up by works councils
A. Renault
The Renault Works Council at the Flins plant has negotiated a wide variety of activities and benefits. These include theme park tickets, hypermarket benefits and free grocery delivery. A whole range of benefits that employees at this plant enjoy thanks to the CSE.
B. Meta
Meta ‘s CSE has set up a recognition and rewards program with gift cards and exclusive benefits. This enables employees to benefit from a wide range of offers and discounts. Using Happypal’s digital solutions, the CSE has also facilitated access to a variety of cultural, sporting and leisure activities, helping to create a more pleasant and motivating working environment.
C. Michelin
In Clermont Ferrand, the CSE Michelin organizes stress management training and well-being workshops. Sophrology helps to reduce stress and anxiety, improve concentration and productivity. Offering relaxation tools helps to create a more serene and harmonious working environment, while increasing the efficiency and quality of the work performed.
D. Coty
Thanks to this collaboration with CSE Coty, a gift card system has been introduced. This gives employees access to a wide range of products and services at reduced prices. In addition, the CSE has facilitated the organization of various events and activities, such as cultural outings, sports activities and wellness workshops, accessible via the Happypal platform.
4. New project ideas to improve the QWL of employees, the company or industrial sites.
A. CSE: smart parking to improve everyday life
The CSE can improve the employee parking experience by implementing smart parking solutions. One example is Cocoparks, which optimizes the use of parking spaces. Company or factory employees save time when parking, since they know which spaces are free in real time. As a result, traffic in the parking lot is reduced, and there’s less stress and insecurity. The well-being and QWL of site employees are thus improved.
B. The CSE: a player in sustainable development within the company
The Comité Social et Économique (CSE) can launch green projects to promote sustainability and environmental commitment within the company; also known as CSR. For example, installing vegetable gardens on the plant site not only greens up the workspace, but also provides employees with an opportunity to connect with nature and take part in collective gardening activities.
C. The CSE and clubs: creating links within the company
Communities of interest and social clubs offer a valuable opportunity to strengthen links between colleagues outside the strict professional framework. By creating clubs and groups based on shared passions. Employees can gather around a variety of activities, such as book clubs to share and discuss their favorite books, sports teams to encourage camaraderie and physical activity, hiking groups to enjoy nature while relaxing, or DIY workshops to stimulate creativity and practicality. These are just a few of the activities offered by the club-employés platform.
