King Edward VII College Staff Focus Group Two months ago, a consultancy firm was employed to get feedback from staff about how they felt about working at the college. What do you like most about working for this organization? The people I work with and the people I work for.The feeling that what I do … Continue reading “most about working for this organization | My Assignment Tutor”
King Edward VII College Staff Focus Group Two months ago, a consultancy firm was employed to get feedback from staff about how they felt about working at the college. What do you like most about working for this organization? The people I work with and the people I work for.The feeling that what I do on a day to day basis has a direct impact on our students and their success.That there is always something new and interesting in the works What do you like least about working for this organization? Ad hoc performance review system despite policies and procedures put in place.Not enough training.Not enough communication between staff and management.Performance review not linked to job role.Asked to do things above and beyond my job description.We are often expected to work longer hours than scheduled due to staff shortages.Not recognised for efforts. What causes you the most stress or frustration at work? Disorganised processes, not consistent with managerial decisions.Too much work.Not always clear what my role is.Wondering whether I am going to meet targets set.Worrying about my performance review. If you were the CEO of this organization, what would you do differently? I would set clearer goals and rewards for my staff.More staff participation in the meetings.Lay out a vision, give clear expectations and job descriptions to each person and “let go” so the business runs in an efficient manner as possible.Give timely and effective feedback.Employ more teaching and administrative staff so the College can give the best possible education to their studentsEmploy more women in senior positions to add diversity to the organisation. What is it about this organization that causes you to give more than what’s expected (or necessary to keep your job)? I really connect with the vision of the company.I want to see the company succeed.I want to keep my job.I really enjoy seeing my students achieve their goals. What about this organization causes you to withhold an extra effort? My specific role within the company does not tap into my full potential.I feel I am unchallenged here and therefore I don’t feel that I am working as hard or trying as hard as I could be.Seeing a lack of effort from others.Lack of succession planning/talent management.Performance rating of meets/does not meet expectations does not encourage me to try harder. What gets in the way of teamwork and/or cooperation in this organization? People who do not make the effort to find out about the company and its services and procedures.Procedures that are set up for very good reasons are often not followed.Managers that are not available when you really need them because they are often in meetings. Meetings are important, but so is supporting your team in every way that you can.Feeling that there is a power imbalance in the performance management process. What could be done to improve teamwork and cooperation? Performance management needs to be properly implemented.The three-month probation period to determine whether or not the person will fit in with the team and be able to grow with the company. The three-month probation is not being used.Better communication and cooperation throughout the whole company.Better communicationMore group-building activities such as this one.
