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Critical Factors that contribute to "feeling valued" at work -…
Critical Factors that contribute to "feeling valued" at work
The job itself
Having freedom and autonomy to make decisions
Seeing the positive impact on the children
Being trusted to take on more responsibility in role
Having a voice
Seeing children progress
Being asked for advice
positive relationship with children
Being intrinsically motivated by the work
Engaging in preferred activities
Gaining positive feedback from external stakeholders eg parents, visitors
Being trusted to take on more responsibility, carry out different tasks
Promoting the school - contribution to organisational profile and growth
Positively impacting children and parents
Appropriate level of challenge in role
Being listened to
Pleasant environment - outdoor space
Organisational Benefits
Childcare vouchers
Pension
Provision of housing
Discount schemes- gym etc
Training Development and Promotion
Being encouraged to do more qualifications
Good quality training
Encouragement and support from assessor
Being believed in re future development and progression
Training is paid for by the organisation
Receiving relevant information for the job and being informed
Qualifications linked to promotion
Being given responsibility
Receiving developmental feedback to encourage growth and progression
Investment in qualifications (money and time) to promote professionalism and development
Relationships with Peers/Team work
Recognition from peers is more meaningful as they understand and are "closer"
Being supported in difficult times
Everyone "mucking in"
No "them and us" - we're all in it together
Non-judgemental
Team spirit
Open-minded
Feeling respected
Being part of a family
Management Behaviours
Making time to actively listen/support
Creating "protected", unhurried time/1:1 time for staff
Depth and detail of understanding about the employee
Respectful language
Maintaining confidentiality
Professionalism
Working alongside (getting "stuck in")
Following up on action (no "hollow words")
Providing balanced, regular feedback
Seeing the positives in every individual
Providing robust appraisal
Making time to understand rather than judge
Treating staff equally and fairly
Understanding staff as individuals to meet needs
Open communication
Recognising the challenge of the job
Ideas and opinions actively sought and acted on
Being present
Being genuine and sincere
Social Recognition
Verbal praise- "great job"
Overt demonstration of gratitude
Must be genuine/sincere
Recognition of effort not outcome
A simple thanks
A handshake
Star Awards, Newsense, Staff Awards
More meaningful from within team
More meaningful when comes from the top
Recognition of specific strengths, achievement or impact
Has opposite effect if contrived
Must be specific, focussed
Appraisal - opportunity for recognition and feedback
Appreciation of effort
Can come from anyone -managers, peers, parents, visitors
Demonstration of respect for role
Positive Organisational Culture
Everyone being respectful and polite
Happy, energised atmosphere
Welcoming and congenial atmosphere
Support and help from everyone
People really caring about what they do
Being treated as an individual, not just a staff member
Open communication
Knowing that thoughts, ideas and opinions matter and are listened to
Support from wider dept's - HR, assessors
Involvement in decision-making
Having a voice
Provision of required resources for job eg time, staff
Fair and equal treatment of all
Understanding, empathic, tolerant and open-minded culture - Mental Health First Aiders
Shared goals, mindset and value-base
Setting people up for success
Enabling participation and growth
Positive energy
Bing part of a big family
Financial Reward
Salary that matches skills
Small bonuses for performance
Small bonuses - eg Christmas work
Enhanced overtime opportunity
No sick bonus
Recognition that money isn't the "be all and end all" but it's the primary reason that most people work