Institution Management and Employee Relations

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Institution Affiliation

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Date
Part A

Mission and Objectives

1. Does teamwork inspire employees in general to perform better?

Within the firm, teams are very essential asset as well as the vast resource. It is important for employees
to feel inspired and encouraged regularly since the firm cannot perform effectively when they are
absent (CITATION Rac21\1 2057).

2. Is there clarity between the employee’s work and the company’s objectives?

Workers need to be knowledgeable of the organization’s vision and the objectives of the firm. It
encourages them to work collectively to attain desirable outcomes as well as setting clear and realistic
goals occasionally highlighted by this vision.
 3. As an employee, do you have a clear comprehension of the strategic goals of the firm?

Involvement of all employees in strategic Planning Process allows for the teams to be at par during the
implementation stage of the planning process. Additionally, Employees are able to arrive at better
decisions thus implementing the scheme for planning and utility purposes (CITATION Ama21\1 2057).

Working Environment
 4. Is there a connection and respect between co-workers?

The most crucial component in attaining an efficient and effective work environment is the affiliation
between the employees (CITATION Cor20\1 2057). Respect is achieved when ideas and opinions of
everybody on certain issues and challenges are considered leading to more collaborations. Bonding and
feasible solutions that could benefit the firm can be reached CITATION Mar20\1 2057).

5. Are you comfortable sharing your opinions at work?

Leaders who show transparency to other employees builds trust as well as room for cooperation. When
workers feel trusted and respected, they are willing to share their ideas, thoughts, or criticisms without
fear or feeling to quit. (CITATION Mem21 \1 2057).
 6. Do you get clear guidance, support, and rewards from your supervisor?

Greater engagement between the supervisors and employees can be attained by providing them with
recognition, clear guidance, and benefits. It proliferates work retention and aids to generally develop
more positivity at the workplace (CITATION Rob06\1 2057).

Safety and wellbeing

The safety and health of the employees are core factors for all sectors to advocate for the well-being of
employers and employees (CITATION Kel20\1 2057). It is the role and moral responsibility of the
company to ensure safety of its workers hence building loyalty, trust, and respect to the organization
(CITATION Top18\1 2057).

8. Do you recommend the healthcare facilities offered by the organization?

The firm’s productivity, creativity, and satisfaction are heavily reliant on a healthy surrounding for the
workers. A work environment that feels energetic and stress-free facilitates engagement and motivation
among the workers (CITATION Rac21\1 2057).
 9. Does the firm encourage and leads employees to have a good balance in work and life?

Observing work-life equilibrium can aid prevent burns in workplace and reduction of stress (CITATION
Gra20\1 2057). Mental health can be triggered by work stress since it is linked to proliferated perils of
insomnia, depression, and anxiety. These could affect the firm’s productivity (CITATION Rus19\1 2057).

Benefits and Compensation

An offered job opportunity needs a fair remuneration to retain and attract the workers (CITATION
Kel20\1 2057). Salary does not serve singularly as a tool to hold satisfied workers. It is also essential in
encouraging greater performance from the employees (CITATION Nei17\1 2057).

11. Are you familiar and contented with your current benefits and compensation package?

Employees are motivated to work harder when they are assured of good rewards and benefits from the
company. They are able to stay and serve the firm despite difficult moments because these packages act
as security to them. CITATION Kel20\1 2057).
Career Advancement

12. Do you have adequate training opportunities to develop your current professional skills?

Enhancing the workers’ skills through training promotes job satisfaction. Employees that have acquired
advanced skills can contribute to the enhancement of all-round skill-sets for the organization (CITATION
Tru11\1 2057).

13. Do you like the current employee development schemes offered by the organization?
To ensure that the workers are motivated, the company needs to recall formal development schemes
with consistent training plans that will aid to re-evaluate workers, their performance, and skills
(CITATION Jeh13\1 2057).

Holidays and paid leave

14. Do you have a better number of personal, sick, and vacation days?

Different to other countries globally, Canadian employers opt to provide such benefits to their workers
to avoid stress brought by work. Also, it boosts the morale of the employees. (CITATION Wor211\1
2057).
 15. Do you like the firm’s policies on paid leave and time off?

Working continuously with minimal rest or time off can hinder workers and burr them resulting to less
attention to work requirements. Statistics display that close to 75% of individuals who regularly go on
vacations are ready, creative, and energetic to handle tasks (CITATION McM20\1 2057).
Part B

Employee Satisfaction/ Engagement Scheme

Workers’ experience involves a deeper focus on enhancing the general work experience of the career
path for these workers. This can be attained through development, learning, updated technology,
culture, and adequate physical space. The profitability, competitive benefits, and company’s efficiency is
directly proportional to workers’ satisfaction and engagement.

Benefits and Compensation

Compensation packages from the organization need to be simple, comprehensive, and clear to the
workers (CITATION Kel20\1 2057). Realistic expectations from the employer is achievable when
retention compensation is competitive in comparison to rivalry firms. Providing the workers with up to
30% of the remuneration should be fair enough to retain and make them encouraged to dedicate their
time to the company. Also, the firm can provide vouchers, gifts, or holidays as equal crucial privileges.
These strategies can aid in motivating and boosting the morale of the employees to continue working
for the organization.

Career Enhancement

Workers feel ore appreciated and valued as they improve their skills in the learning process. The
organization needs to offer opportunities for their workers to grow and advance in their careers. It will
help to motivate them and achieving better results as a unit (CITATION Tru11\1 2057). Offering skills,
counselling, coaching or training shows that investing in the employees improves their engagement and
satisfaction with their employer. Consequently, the organization retains loyal and satisfied employees.
Moreover, it gains more privileges and skills that might be offered by them later (CITATION Jeh13\1
2057).

Work Environment

Supervisors being close to their juniors at the workplace helps with employee satisfaction. Nonetheless,
offering communication facilities could further encourage the workers to communicate and socialize
easily (CITATION Cor20\1 2057). Social activities develops a stronger corporate work surrounding.
Moreover, workers need more support and attention from their seniors to develop a healthy working
environment. Ultimately, it will create a positive effect on the organization since trust and transparency
can be achieved. Employees can feel connected and acknowledged by the firm. They will feel
comfortable sharing their concepts to the seniors (CITATION Mar20\1 2057). These strategies will
greatly help retain the employees in the company in the long run.
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