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worker participation

British

noun

a process by which subordinate employees, either individually or collectively, become involved in one or more aspects of organizational decision making within the enterprises in which they work

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She explains that affirmative action involves quotas, while positive action encourages participation without preferential treatment, such as through scholarships or mentoring.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2025

Murphy portrays these struggles perfectly, down to the way Sarah encourages participation in her class by tossing mini candy bars to students.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2025

It encourages participation by precluding offenders’ statements from being used against them in future proceedings.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 15, 2021

However, Brendan Pyle, the development manager at the Golf Foundation charity that encourages participation for young people in deprived areas, insists work is being done to improve the problem.

From The Guardian • May 22, 2013

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