Carrefour Grand Littoral Distribution, achieved 96% voter turnout in its workplace elections with Voteer. Accessible online voting and personal support helped the business manage the entire process, from an initial presentation to employee representatives through to results and election documentation.
Organising workplace elections in retail means addressing practical challenges. Employees do not all have access to a work computer, and the organising team needs to coordinate voting, explain the procedures and complete the administrative requirements.
With three trade unions involved, Grand Littoral Distribution wanted an approach that combined straightforward access for voters with clear guidance for everyone managing the election.
Support Before the Decision to Adopt Online Voting
Voteer’s involvement began before the platform was selected, with a presentation to employee representatives.
This session introduced the voting platform, explained the election process and gave participants an opportunity to ask questions. It helped them understand how electronic voting would work and what their roles would involve.
Once the solution was selected, Voteer supported Grand Littoral Distribution throughout the process. The organising team had a dedicated contact for preparation, voting, vote counting and the final documentation.
Making Workplace Elections Accessible to Every Employee
Not every employee at Grand Littoral Distribution had access to a professional computer. The voting arrangements therefore needed to accommodate different ways of connecting.
The business and Voteer combined three practical measures:
- Email and SMS invitations: Voting access information was sent through these channels, helping employees connect from a computer, tablet or smartphone.
- An on-site voting kiosk: A dedicated computer was available throughout the voting period for employees who needed equipment to participate.
- Targeted voter reminders: Employees who had not yet voted received reminders before voting closed.
This approach combined the flexibility of remote voting with a practical option at the workplace.
For retail businesses and other organisations with employees who work away from desks, it offers a useful example of how to make online voting accessible.
Clear Guidance Through Election Setup and Vote Counting
The support extended beyond access to the platform. Voteer helped participants understand the technical procedures and carry out their responsibilities.
During the pre-election system-sealing session, Voteer explained the checks performed before voting opened and guided election committee members through the distribution and purpose of their decryption keys.
When voting closed, the same step-by-step approach supported the vote-counting session. The team explained the procedure and accompanied the election committee through the steps required to access the results.
An independent judicial officer was also present during the election proceedings.
Throughout these stages, the emphasis was on practical explanations, answering questions and helping participants follow the process with confidence.
A Digital Workflow That Saves Administrative Time
Voteer continued to support Grand Littoral Distribution after the votes had been counted.
The digital workflow covered:
- Announcing the results and elected representatives.
- Preparing the official election records.
- Signing the documents.
- Submitting the records electronically to the relevant authorities.
This continuity simplified the final administrative steps and saved the organising team valuable time.
The documents and reporting requirements depend on the rules applicable to each election. The broader benefit, however, is relevant to many organisations: planning voting and post-election administration together helps the team manage the process from start to finish.
The Result: 96% Voter Turnout
Grand Littoral Distribution achieved 96% voter turnout in its workplace elections.
This strong participation was achieved in a setting where employees did not all have access to a professional computer. Email and SMS invitations, an on-site voting kiosk and targeted reminders gave employees several ways to access the ballot and stay informed.
The experience illustrates how accessible technology and personal support can work together to help organisations run their elections.
The Customer’s Perspective
“At Grand Littoral Distribution, we benefited from hands-on support and clear explanations at every stage. The whole process ran smoothly. The digital workflow saved us valuable time, right through to signing and submitting the election records. We were able to manage the elections with confidence and achieved 96% voter turnout.”
Imaine Kerak — Grand Littoral Distribution
Planning Workplace Elections in the Retail Sector?
Adapt Voting Access to Your Workforce
An online ballot needs to reflect how employees access technology. Combining mobile access with an on-site voting kiosk gives employees more opportunities to participate.
Give Election Teams Clear Guidance
Election organisers and committee members need to understand the procedures they oversee. Practical explanations during preparation and counting help them carry out their roles confidently.
Include Post-Election Administration in Your Planning
The work continues after voting closes. Preparing for results, election records, signatures and reporting helps organisers complete the process more efficiently.
Simplify administration through to completion.
Announcing elected representatives, preparing election records, collecting signatures and submitting documents are all part of the election process. Planning these steps from the outset streamlines the paperwork and saves your team valuable time.
Contact Voteer to discuss your next workplace election.
