Zurich Municipal is to share its 'best-practices' with the industry at the Society of Local Authority Chief Executives and Senior Manager (SOLACE) conference next week.

The move comes against the backdrop of a recent survey which found that 80% of LGA members feel that poor communication is stifling productivity. The insurer will team up with SOLACE to examine ways of combating productivity.

Managing Director of Zurich Municipal, Guy Munnoch, said: "Transparency, sharing best practice and extending expertise to support front line staff through constant change, is essential for both private and public sectors if they are to continue to deliver against local priorities and needs."

Under the partnership, Zurich will share its 'Workout' management technique with other companies in the sector. The solution advises bosses on ways of improving staff communication.

Munnoch said: "New empowerment techniques will help the public sector to manage change by actively involving staff and ensuring they become part of the solution, eliminating unnecessary work, accelerating the decision making process and enabling staff to make their own decisions."

The SOLACE conference takes place between 22 and 24 October.

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