(Y)our People Plan
A people plan is a plan for our people. It sounds basic, and to some degree, it’s precisely that. But as this plan develops, it will reveal the extraordinary. Our people plan is designed to benefit everyone, regardless of department, position, or tenure. The Corporate Leadership Team is committed to providing an exceptional workplace for everyone. The plan will represent a commitment, a promise, to City of Welland employees that is bold and innovative. It will consider the bridges being built to enhance the employee experience and the belief that the best growth can come from within the organization.
But most importantly, it places employees at the forefront of the City’s vision and focuses on building relationships to drive recruitment and retention. It’s about being part of much more than an individual position.
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over 2 years ago
who does what
It would be helpful to know who does what at the city. with many departments not in city hall there is disconnection. it seems like we operate in silos at times so it would be helpful to have some way of knowing what each department does and how it all ties togeter
over 2 years ago
financial aid
I read somewhere that a company was offering to help pay down student debt, matching the employee pay down in lieu of an rrsp match. could something like this work or is omers a requirement? would be neat to help new employees in this way and would build loyalty
over 2 years ago
awards system for outstanding employees
we should have some type of recognition for our employees beyond years of service. for those employees who go above and beyond and have the colleague and mgr support to back it up, we should recognize outstanding employees, even if we make up our own welland ward or soemthing
over 2 years ago
More volunteer options
i know some staff do the coldest night walk, but it can be hard to find time to volunteer for some of us. can we do something with more teams or more invdivual volunteering during work time? this may not be possible, but if we have flex hours now for some of us maybe we can work that in
over 2 years ago
Flexibility
Ever since starting at the City of Welland last year, it seems like there is a very limited amount of flexibility for its employees. One example is the freedom and ability to accommodate a change in work hours for union employees. It seems like the City is years behind terms in terms helping its employees better manage after or before work events (daycare for example). It seems like non-union employees have more freedom in terms of this. I understand that we must serve the public and maintain a high level of customer service, and union agreements come into play, but I think there should be some sort of corporate policy regarding this. I'm not talking about a dramatic change in work hours from 830-430 to 7-3, but a simple change for example to 8-4 that would benefit the employees after work life doesn't seem to inhibit any customer service or work. Especially if a colleague is able to work 830-430. If anything, it would increase public service by extending public service by half an hour (8-430). This is just one example and of course any decisions should be on a department by department basis (ensuring coverage etc). But it could be a corporate policy to allow more flexibility. I think it would also help retain and keep employees. I believe flexibility for employees is key moving forward, but public service and a high level of customer service must remain in tact. A nice equilibrium would be something to strive for. I don't believe one thing leads to a better work culture. I think a collaboration of things leads to a better work culture. When a company's employees are physically, mentally and emotionally fit, it can transform a workplace. Something like wellness hours or days I believe would help employees. For example, Why do I have to use vacation time to go to a dentist appointment? This is the only place ive worked where ive had to do this. This is why I think the City is years behind in terms of things like this, and finds it hard to recruit and retain employees. I am not sure what non union employees have but it does seem like there is a large disconnect between these employees which inhibits the relationship between each other and limits the progression of a positive work culture. Ideas or changes like this above can possibly help the City retain and keep employees while also maintaining a high level of customer service and work culture.
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