Hr: Chapter 3 Flashcards
What is organizational culture
the way people do things in an organization
the way they communicate
the uniqueness
the personality
How does organization culture contribute to engagement
employee engagement is a direct result of a strong company culture
relates to how employees feel towards their jobs
the stronger a companies culture, the better employees understand what is expected of them
What is employee engagement
employee commitment and dedication to the organization
when employees are driven to achieve organizational outcomes
What are the factors that drive employee engagement?
leaderships
trust and integrity
rewards
social responsibility of the company
ensuring workers are treated fairly and equitably
good relationship among managers and co-workers
fairness among the organization
What is the mangers role in creating engagement?
** leadership practices focus on empowerment and not control to ensure a high level of employee engagement
design jobs to include employee strengths and skills
listen to and incorporate employee opinions
communicate clear expectations
give recognition and praise
provide learning and development opp.
provide flexible work schedules and work loads
How can companies build a culture of well-being
Health services
Wellness programs
Disability management
Employee Assistance Programs
These help to attract and attain staff
attract people to work> makes you look good
makes company attractive
What are health services
is a support that employers can provide to employees
large firms may have nurses and physicians on full time duty incase somebody gets hurt
smaller organizations have limited services
What are wellness programs
is a support that employers can provide to employees
access to flexible work hours healthy food fitness facilities health professionals health groups activities chiro massage
What is disability management
approach to deal with long and short term absences
focusing on creating a work environment that employees want to return to work as soon as they are medically able
graduated return to work in which employees work fewer hours
communicates that employers are interested in employees well being
return to work plan- keeping in touch while they are gone
What is employee assistance programs
health includes the emotional and physical aspects of ones life
program to provide short term counselling and referrals to appropriate professionals
