Online voting for the collective labor agreement offers several benefits for both employees and employers. NS Europe and Holland Food Service use the Online Voting Tool in the Netherlands to vote on their submitted collective labor agreements online with their employees. Here are some key benefits:

• Accessibility: Employees can vote anywhere, regardless of their location. This is especially useful for employees who work remotely or are in different locations.
• Inclusivity: Employees with physical limitations or health conditions can more easily participate in the voting process.
• Time Savings: Automating the voting process reduces the amount of manual work required to collect and count votes. There are fewer costs associated with printing, shipping and logistics.
• Environmentally Friendly: Online voting eliminates the need for paper ballots, resulting in less waste. Fewer physical shipments and trips for voting contribute to lower CO2 emissions.
• Increased participation: Easily accessible access can lead to higher voter turnout, because employees can participate more quickly and easily. A secure online voting system ensures transparency in the voting process.
• Instant results: The outcome of the vote is available immediately after the close of the voting period, allowing decisions to be made and communicated quickly.
• Anonymous and secure voting: Online Voting Tool guarantees an anonymous and secure voting procedure, which ensures confidence in the results.

These benefits make online voting an attractive option for establishing collective agreements, making the process more efficient, inclusive and environmentally friendly.