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CHARACTERISTICS OF A MODERN EMPLOYEE

Modern Employees› Information is more

freely shared› easy access to

seniority (Tech’gy)› Team working› Creative work

environments› Ergonomic work

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MODERN EMPLOYEE, PARTICULARY YOUNGER ONES ARE ATTRACTED TO WORKPLACES THAT HAVE THE FOLLOWING ATTRIBUTES...› Open work cultures where Information is more

freely shared› easy access to all levels of seniority› Greater Team working culture› Support for ‘green practices’› Support for local community› Cooperative and supportive work colleagues› Creative work environments› Ergonomic work environmentsWhich of the above attributes appeals to you most?In your opinion, what attributes are missing?

THIS PART (how to answer the question) WILL NOT BE IN

YOUR EXAM so take note of how to answer this type of

question!!!!

Define ‘attribute’, Identify-describe

Individualise (what appeals to you- agree/disagree)

Any attributes missing? If so- why would you include them

Conclude

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITESMANAGERS

AND SUPERVISORS

Refer to THE HANDOUT... ‘RESPONSIBILITES OF

EMPLOYERS’

YOUR TASK:

1. Prioritise, what three aspects of Planning do you

think are most important?

2. Do the same for Organising, Leading & Evaluating

3. Pair up and justify your selection; for each role you

need to repeat step 1 using the six aspects that you

now have together

4. Together, you will justify your selection to the class

VALUING EMPLOYEES

Not just workers!!!

RECOGNISING PEOPLE WITHIN the

ORGANISATIONS AS HUMAN BEINGS that

contribute to the SUCCESS OF the

BUSINESS...WILL RESULT IN

HIGH MORAL

HIGH PRODUCTIVITY

LOW ABSENTEEISM

FUN CULTURES WHERE EMPLOYEES FEEL RESPECTED AND VALUED

Strategies for Valuing EmployeesRecognising peoples contribution to the organisation

Praise a job well done!

Provide SupportEncouragement

Provide incentives

(Pay/bonuses/

Promote Team building

Promote a sense of belonging

Training and professional development options

Allowing time off/flex

time/job share to attend

family/community

related functions

Taking staff out for occasional lunch/dinner (everybody loves to eat)

Improving the work/life balanceDo nothing- stop the clock/take time out/ rejuvenateGo Green- Indoor plants=pleasant habitat/less stressWalk- healthy heart/healthy mindHoliday- time to explore/relax /rejuvenate solo or with friends and family Socialise- events/staff parties/mini-breaks boost camaraderieFocus- focus on something else (self/friends/breathing)Say No- you can become resentful and angry towards colleagues if you overload yourself with too much workPriorities- a planned day keeps the stress at day (and makes it easier to day no)

Valuing EmployeesYour challenge is to list/come up with strategies that...

1. Are used in schools (KWSC) to show that you are a valued student

2. Are not being used but you think might be a good/positive way for the school to show that they value you

3. Used in your place of work (if you don’t have a job be creative) to show that you are a valued employee

4. Are not being used in your place of work but you think might be a good/positive way to show you are a valued employee

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Employers can not put unrealistic expectations of employees ... WHY? WHAT WILL HAPPEN? (Profits?/Injuries?)