Sometimes it’s easy to focus on the issues, challenges and stress that we have at work and forget about the positive contributions of our work experiences. Often these are subtle and easily taken for granted. We would all readily admit that we appreciate just having a job and because of that being able to provide for ourselves and our families as well as be involved in social activities. These are results that we know but don’t always recognize. What about decisions made at work that are intended to improve the workplace or work experience for staff?
Improvements to the work experience take a little longer to identify. We know that getting a promotion or a salary increase usually results in positive benefits for our families, and we should recognize and note that. It is possible, however, for a promotion or salary increase to be a ‘win’ for the workplace, but have a different result in our personal life, for example if it demands more of our time or a change in activities or social relationships. What about decisions to allow flextime, or work from home options, or perhaps employer daycare services? Can improvements in benefits and status, enhanced working environment or resolved problems in the workplace have a different effect on your family & friends than expected?
The third project survey is about Workplace Wins – decisions and changes in the workplace that are intended to improve your life, and how these have affected your personal, family and social life. Please contribute through the survey link, and share any stories, comments or other observations by providing comments to this post.
Workplace Wins Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/workplacewins
Please take a moment to answer this quick poll as well, before you go to the Workplace Wins Survey – Thanks!
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