Expectations and Recognition
Page updated: 20/03/2025
Most of you, that responded to the survey, said that your job made an important contribution to the council’s objectives, you knew what was expected of you, what your manager expected of you, and what you could expect from your manager.
Most of you also said that you had the right skills / equipment to do your work and were able to perform to the best of your ability every day. Many of you also said that someone had spoken to you about your progress in the last 12 months and that they had received thanks or recognition from others for doing a good job. However, your feedback suggests that this is not the case for everyone:
You Said: Not everyone feels recognised or appreciated for their efforts.
We Listened: We have introduced new recognition programs to consistently highlight and celebrate the remarkable contributions of our staff. For example, we held our first Learner Celebration event in November last year, recognising the educational achievements of our staff. We also organised a celebratory gathering for our Volunteer Network of Health and Wellbeing Champions, who have developed outstanding initiatives to support colleagues in their teams.
Inspired by your feedback, during Spring 2025 we will be undertaking follow-up discussions with staff to get a better understanding about how we can further ensure everyone feels appreciated for their invaluable efforts.
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