Digital Elections for Sky: RSU and RLS. Over 2,700 Eligible Voters and a Turnout of More Than 73%
Stunning results
- Sky Italia Srl has innovated its internal processes by adopting digital voting.
- RSU/RLS elections for union representation and safety, entirely managed online.
- 2,718 eligible employees participated in the digital vote.
- Four national constituencies voted simultaneously through the online platform.
- Voting period: March 24–26, 2025, active 24/7, with three consecutive days of digital voting, always accessible, without interruptions.
- Turnout exceeded 73%, driven by digital adoption.
- First successful experience with digital voting and high participation.
- Voting system based on lists and candidates.
Challenge: uniting different locations into one digital election process
For Sky Italia, a company with thousands of employees distributed across various cities in Italy, organizing the RSU and RLS internal elections was no easy task. The decision to adopt digital elections for Sky was crucial to ensure that all employees, regardless of their location, could exercise their right to vote while also ensuring security, transparency, and privacy compliance.
The challenge also involved coordinating four different electoral constituencies (Rome, Cagliari, Milan, and Milan Network) and managing 2.718 eligible voters in a single election. The internal electoral committee had to face a traditionally complex process, which would have required considerable resources if done manually. The goal was to transform the digital elections for Sky into an inclusive, efficient experience that would enhance the participation of all employees.
Implemented Features
- A dedicated specialist in constant contact with the electoral committee.
- Design of the voting flow, with defined rules and ballots.
- Pre-validation through tests and simulations before the official opening.
- Technical and operational management, including loading lists, preparing the voting area, and sending secure credentials to eligible voters.
- Live supervision, with monitoring during the three-day voting period.
- Automated result generation, delivered in a verifiable and certified format.
- Continuous technical support via remote assistance for both the electoral committee and voters.
In addition to the technical aspects, the project also included strong internal communication support: Sky Italia informed employees with clear messages and practical guidelines to reduce doubts and encourage participation. This communication focus played a decisive role in the success of the digital elections for Sky, making the experience accessible and inclusive even for those approaching digital voting for the first time.
The digital elections for Sky show how the combination of technology and communication can transform a traditionally complex process into an opportunity for collective engagement, strengthening employee trust and fostering a sense of corporate belonging.
Our solution: a complete path to efficiency and transparency
To meet these needs, Sky Italia chose Eligo Voting, a leading platform for digital elections. The collaboration, designed to manage the digital elections for Sky, was built on a full outsourcing model, allowing Sky to delegate all operational stages to a team of specialists.
A dedicated consultant followed the entire project, ensuring consistency and transparency at every step. The platform was customized to allow voting on lists and candidates, with secure authentication systems and an intuitive interface for employees.
Implemented Features
- Design and definition of the voting flow, tailored to internal needs.
- Pre-validation of the system through technical tests and simulations.
- Sending secure credentials to voters.
- Real-time supervision for three consecutive days of voting, active 24/7.
- Automated and certified vote counting with immediate delivery of results.
A key component was also internal communication support, with clear messages and guidelines that facilitated participation and guided employees through their first experience of digital elections.
Final results: record turnout and a new digital culture
The digital elections for Sky led to an extraordinary result: over 73% turnout for Sky’s first-ever digital voting experience. This statistic confirms how digital elections can break down logistical barriers and encourage greater involvement from employees, even across different offices and with flexible working hours.
Feedback collected highlighted three key aspects:
- Accessibility: The ability to vote anywhere, anytime.
- Transparency: Fast, certified, and verifiable results.
- Efficiency: A drastic reduction in time and resources compared to paper-based voting.
This experience demonstrated that digital elections are not just a technological tool but a true enabler of internal democratic participation, allowing employees to vote online according to law.
Summary Data
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Eligible Voters | 2,718 |
| Constituencies | 4 |
| Voting Period | March 24–26, 2025 |
| Voting Method | Lists and Candidates |
| Turnout | 73%+ |
| First Digital Election | Yes |
Client: Sky Italia, leader in media and a pioneer in innovation
Sky Italia Srl is one of the leading companies in the media and telecommunications sector, with key offices in Rome, Milan, and Cagliari. Sky has always focused on technological innovation as a competitive lever, both in its services and internal processes.
RSU and RLS elections are crucial for corporate democracy, where employees elect their union and safety representatives. With the introduction of digital elections for Sky, the company has reinforced its commitment to experimenting with innovative solutions, becoming a model for other organizations seeking to modernize their electoral processes.
The digital elections for Sky represent a tangible example of how technological innovation can make internal democratic processes more inclusive and efficient. Thanks to the digital elections platform, Sky was able to provide security, transparency, and simplicity, improving the voting experience and strengthening the sense of participation among employees.
