Projects
aimed at improving working conditions in charities, hospitals, offices and
factories are to share £2.5m from the DTI Partnership Fund.
In
all, 70 programmes, covering almost a quarter of a million workers across the
UK, will benefit from the fund.
Under
the scheme, selected programmes can receive up to £50,000 from the Government
to help drive improved employment relations.
So
far, more than £9m has been given out to 250 projects since the Partnership
Fund was launched in 1999.
Employment
relations minister Gerry Sutcliffe said: "Good employers know that only by
valuing people can you boost productivity and encourage innovation."
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"Working
together makes good business sense and is essential for companies and
industries committed to success," he added.