It can be frustrating working in confined spaces with time constraints and everything around is either hot or sharp. I work with great people and we air our frustrations and disagreements like adults, with words and a real effort to understand where each other are coming from. #work #friends #longdays #reasonablearguements
I found this exciting blog post about creating a safe work culture and wanted to share it. Our company practices a lot of this!
Does yours?
Get your team to show appreciation for each other One easy and rewarding thing you can do to create a positive working environment is to actively show appreciation for your team, and encourage them to show appreciation for each other. This can be done in an unstructured way, by just encouraging your employees to be thankful to each other. Alternatively, this can be done in a more structured manner by using tools such as Mentimeter to create and hold reflection sessions with your team where you can share feedback. Test out this template with your team:
Make space for equal and open discussions The workplace should be the perfect place for open discussion. Discussion sessions can be a great opportunity for brainstorming and generating new ideas. When conducting group discussions, you may find that some team members will dominate the discussion. In order to promote a safe and positive environment for the whole team, develop a system where everyone gets the chance to voice their idea or opinion. Try out this discussion template to encourage a fair and open discussion with your team:
Learn about different personality types If you find that there are some tensions between team members in the group, you should tackle this proactively. Usually, any tensions between members are down to lack of communication and different personalities. Therefore, you will want to consider holding a workshop or presentation that looks at different types of personalities. This will help your team to get to know each other and understand how to work with each other better. A team that understands each other will definitely have a positive impact on your working environment.
Celebrate team wins A team that celebrates together, stays together. You will discover that most successes you have in your work are not down to one person, but a whole team. Be sure to celebrate wins in the workplace, no matter how big or small. This will not only help people to feel appreciated but also make them understand that they are having an important impact on the organization too! Get your team to decide on how they would like to celebrate their next win. This will help them feel more invested in their goal. Try out this interactive Mentimeter template to decide:
Spend time together not working Your employees are human, not resources or man-hours. Take some time to do a non-work related activity together. This can help to rejuvenate the team and also help them to see each other beyond their job title. If your team feels relaxed and comfortable in each other’s presence, this will create a positive and safe working environment.
Use anonymity where appropriate You can create a safe discussion environment by using anonymity where appropriate. This can be useful if you need to discuss sensitive topics or need to ask for very honest opinions or feedback on something. There are a number of ways of doing this, for example by using an anonymous feedback form. You can also use Mentimeter to collect anonymous feedback.
Reflect back on the week together Take time to reflect on what you and your team have achieved during the week. This is something that we do each week at Mentimeter. On Friday afternoons we set aside 15 minutes and use our tool to reflect on the past week. We look at a different area each week, but try to keep the discussion positive and focused on our learnings from the week, so that everyone has a great feeling when they leave the office on a Friday! Test out this Friday reflection template and take a look back on the week:
Trust your team As a leader, it is essential that you trust your team. Avoid micromanagement, or taking over tasks that others should be responsible for as this will cause your team to harbor negative feelings. Instead, nurture an environment of trust and give your team freedom (with responsibility, of course) and this will spread positivity throughout your employees.
Set boundaries and expectations together Create a positive and safe environment together by conducting a workshop where your team can set boundaries and expectations together. By creating these commitments together you will avoid team members from feeling that something has been ‘imposed’ on them, and instead they will feel more committed to the team's boundaries and expectations as this is something they have created together. Test out this template to find out what your team thinks is important so that you can create rules and boundaries:
Creating a positive and safe environment in the workplace is important for the well being of you and your team and it can be easily implemented and managed. Try some of these tips and see if you feel a difference. Good luck!
Its frustrating when you are stuck in a area that does not have any jobs that fit your skills and talents, and employment background. . #Kitsap #KitsapCounty #employment #Work #Autism #actuallyautistic #asd #aspie
Sallie Mae is double garnishing me now. They have two arms coming at me. So now working at my par time minimum wage job. I am being garnished 30 percent of my income. Thanks to my inability to get anything better. I am even poorer now.
Tell me again why college was worth it? That is even with me having a MBA and BFA in animation. College is a scam. It is not worth it. All it gave me is low wage work. Made me even more unemployable then I was before college.
This debt has effected my mental health to no end. Of course they don’t care about my issues. They don’t care if they garnish all my wages. These ass***s are the worst. You know what? You can thank the US government. This would not happen in the private sector.
You people wonder why I am depressed all the time. I can’t a job that pays more then minimum wage and is full time and I am being garnished to the hilt.
I have every right to be depressed. No work, no money, no life
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Find Your Future's 7th piece of original content completes our employment series! Writing a Cover Letter is our latest post on Instagram https://bit.ly/2N31Q3d.
In addition to writing a cover letter, we've got a ton of helpful guides that will take you from the start of your job search to the end. If you want to get started on your job search, signing up for findyourfuture.la and taking a Jobcase quiz might expose you to new paths!
Employment Series:
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Find Your Future's 7th piece of original content completes our employment series! "Writing A Cover Letter" is our latest post on Instagram https://bit.ly/2N31Q3d.
In addition to writing a cover letter, we've got a ton of helpful guides that will take you from the start of your job search to the end. If you want to get started on your job search, signing up for findyourfuture.la and taking a Jobcase quiz might expose you to new paths!
Employment Series:
- Essential Resume Sections: https://bit.ly/2YLCTjW
- Business Casual Dress Guide: https://bit.ly/2Tw1TWE
- Questions to Ask During an Interview: https://bit.ly/2Z1WF5X
- Interview Follow-Up Guide: https://bit.ly/2MgK8d1
- How to Email Professionally: https://bit.ly/33z3wHH
We hope you'll turn to our helpful guides from the start to finish of your job search!
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Are you building your first resume? If you happen to be at a loss for what to include and how to word your sections, fear no more! Our custom guide to essential resume sections will set you on a path for success. We've even included examples of exactly how you can format and write your text.
Check out the post on our Instagram: https://bit.ly/2YLCTjW
Visit findyourfuture.la to get started with your job search. We have a job quiz that leads directly to Jobcase too!
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Are you building your first resume? If you happen to be at a loss for what to include and how to word your sections, fear no more! Our custom guide to essential resume sections will set you on a path for success. We've even included examples of exactly how you can format and write your text.
Check out the post on our Instagram: https://bit.ly/2YLCTjW
Visit findyourfuture.la to get started with your job search. We have a job quiz that leads directly to Jobcase too!
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Don’t think a traditional 4-year university path is right for you? Don’t worry, Find Your Future is here to help. In this post, you’ll learn about 4 alternatives to 4-year degrees. Link to our Instagram: https://bit.ly/2KoVJDy
You’ve got a lot more options than you might think, from community college to apprenticeships. We hope that after reading this post, you’ll be more empowered to choose the best path for your future!
Also, stay tuned for more news on job openings and job fairs in the coming weeks!
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