February 11-12, 2013 in New York: Introduction to SAI's Social Fingerprint Program

SOURCE: Social Accountability International (SAI)

DESCRIPTION:

This two-day Introduction to Social Fingerprint^® course will provide you with a clear understanding of how to develop and implement an effective management system. We will examine the ways in which brands and suppliers can improve worker communication and participation in system implementation -  which can lend itself to improved working conditions and social performance.

Course Agenda

Through a combination of lecture and exercise, this course will cover:  

• Understanding code & process-based approaches to social performance
• Evaluating your management systems or those of your suppliers
• Using Social Fingerprint's nine process-categories to develop & implement your management system
  • Management Systems: Policies and Procedures
  • Internal Social Performance Team
  • Worker Involvement & Communication
  • Complaint Management System
  • Level & Type of Non-Conformances
  • Progress on Corrective Actions
  • External Verification & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Training & Capacity Building
  • Management of Suppliers & Contractors
• Building a Social Performance Team
• Designing and running effective labor improvement projects

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