If you’ve been reading the announcements in Communiqué and have visited the Employee Well-Being and Engagement website, you probably know that we are looking for you to define Humber's Employee Well-Being and Engagement Framework. The first step towards this outcome is to vote on the suggested Dimensions and Drivers. Since your vote and views matter, we will be sharing more information over the next two weeks that will assist in preparing you to choose those Dimensions and Drivers that matter to you confidently.
Look out for more in this series entitled: My Views, My Vote. We will feature different Dimensions and Drivers, and you will hear directly from your fellow employees in the upcoming Employee News Network (ENN) videos.
This week’s discussion: Well-Being group Social/Environmental Well-Being and there are two dimensions under this group, Relationships and Social Commitments.
Understanding Relationships
We have defined Relationships as “The way in which an employee connects to work, and their colleagues at work. Focuses on healthy, quality relationships and mental wellness.”
Relationships/Social Networks, including those at work, provide a sense of belonging, security, and a community where people can share their concerns and needs and support others professionally and personally.
The four drivers of Relationships are identified as:
- Sense of Belonging
- Involvement
- Building Trust
- Two-way communication/Feedback
Here are some examples of what many organizations do related to relationships; demonstrating respect is ingrained in the organization's culture; valuing your colleagues and appreciating their presence in your organization; appreciating, encouraging, motivating and recognizing your teams and co-workers, respecting the work each person does.
Understanding Social Commitments
We have defined Social Commitments as “Employees work have significance and purpose. It contributes to team/organizational goals and gives a sense of accomplishment and personal satisfaction.”
This starts with the ability to build personal connections with others, deal with conflict, and be a part of a positive social network within the work environment.
The three drivers of Social Commitments are identified as:
- Sustainability
- Innovation
- Positive and Supportive Work Environment
Here are some examples of what many organizations do related to social commitments; acting as responsible corporate citizens within and outside the organization; creating partnerships with other organizations to create a stronger community.
For more information about these dimensions and to view other proposed dimensions, please visit humber.ca/hroe/oe. Don’t miss the next Well-Being group for discussion; Organizational Well-Being.
Want to participate in the Employee Well-being and Engagement Initiative?
An online Information Session and Voting option is coming to your Humber e-mail soon!
