Ballot Blog
5 Mistakes to Avoid if Your Organisation is Looking to Boost Election Turnout
If your organisation wants to run a successful election, then it is vital to make every effort to engage with the electorate to encourage the largest possible number of members to vote. Naturally, each organisation will need to carefully plan and co-ordinate its...
Ballots and Elections Supplier Onboarding Process
Background When moving to a new election services supplier it is important to ensure there is a documented and communicated new client on-boarding process, either as part of an ISO, or Customer Service standard. Appointing a new supplier is sometimes met with a little...
What is a Hybrid AGM: Download Our FREE eBook
What is a hybrid AGM? A Hybrid AGM is where some attendees will join the meeting remotely and others will attend in-person at the physical meeting. In a traditional AGM, shareholders are required to attend the meeting in person to cast their votes on important...
Trade Union Ballots – Industrial Action
Background Trade Unions can ballot members to determine if they would be willing to undertake industrial action. The process is governed by legislation under the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992. There are some differences in how the ballot...
Business Continuity & Risk
Background Many types of organisations run ballots and elections, such as professional bodies, cooperatives, sports clubs, societies, charities, trade associations and labour unions, public companies (PLCs), etc. This will be for a variety of reasons, ranging from...
Planning your Hybrid AGM: What Are The Benefits of a Hybrid AGM
Background The AGM is not only an opportunity for the organisation to showcase itself but is also where key decisions are democratically made. Ensuring you have as much member representation as possible in your general meetings will help the organisation deliver what...
Trade Union Ballots and Elections
Background Trade unions play a critical role in representing the interests of workers and negotiating with employers to ensure fair treatment and compensation. Under the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, Trade Unions must appoint an...
Considering Your Articles of Association When Planning your Hybrid AGM
Background Your articles of association form part of your organisation’s governance documents. They detail the processes for running the general meeting and the rules they are covered by. Any hybrid AGM process must be aligned with your articles to mitigate any...