Focus Group Discussion

HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO COMMENTS SURVEY RESULTS


we talked about...TECHNOLOGY & PROCESS

• New employee on-boarding needs to get you the tools you need
• Why are so many signatures required
• Better management of the procurement life-cycle
• Need more email space
• Need document management & file sharing
• Need technology training & increased support
• Bye Libre, bye Zimbra... we are ready!
• Need secured file & scanning capabilities
• Conference room technology inefficient
• Would love a training program
• Where is the intranet?
• Let’s use Target Solutions more
• Too many paper based processes


we talked about...TRAINING AND TOOLS
• Supervisors need to support staff training
• Orientation is too far from hire date
• Standardize on-boarding, add content
• Leaders should participate in Work-a-Mile
• We like to see Commissioners at events
• Increase communications on training tools
• Have a training section always in MMB
• Post messages by the time-clock


 we talked about...FLEXIBLE LEAVE TIME
• Leadership to encourage Departments to be flexible in work schedules
• Can City Hall Hours be cut to 8am-4:30pm?
• Standards for Work-from-Home 9/80s and 4/10s
• Vacation cash-out and sick leave conversion one time a year, instead of 30 days
• Add Good Friday as a Holiday
• Switch to paid time off
• Allow PO Time for good attendance


we talked about...NEW IDEAS ON ENGAGEMENT
• Increased communication!
• More support, mentoring, want to know “why”
• Off-site facilities would like to see CM more
• Include families in some events
• Reward with experiences
• 360 Reviews
• Team engagement in hiring process
• “On the spot” recognition
• Department competitions (bowling, trivia)
• More volunteer opportunities
• Inclusive Holiday events
• Get to know each other opportunities Bring your hobby to work day

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