Friday, December 16, 2016

INFLUENCES ON COMMITMENT AND EMPLOYEE SATISFACTION

An IRS survey (IRS, 2004) established that the following were the top five influences on employee satisfaction and commitment and employee satisfaction:


1. Relationship with manager – 63 per cent.

2. Relationship with colleagues – 60 per cent

3. Quality of line management – 62 per cent.

4. Recognition of contribution – 56 per cent.

5. Leadership: visibility and confidence – 55 per cent


The survey also obtained examples from organizations of what they were doing to increase commitment:


● Bacardi-Martini – focus groups, team briefings, consultation with union, joint consultative committee, attitude surveys, road shows.


● Eversheds – ‘have your say’ communication sessions involving all employees, key business discussions.


● Lefarge Cement – joint partnership training courses with managers and trade union representatives, regular business updates, bonus scheme linked to jointly agreed performance indicators, team development workshops.


● North Herts District Council – introduction of staff consultation forums, new policies for complaints resolution and dignity at work.


● West Bromwich Building Society – various focus groups, social club, away-days by department.


● Yorkshire Water – active and comprehensive communications, involvement in business planning, face-to-face meetings with directors, consultation on change, celebration of business success, rewards and recognition.

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