Many of you are probably familiar with the study “ The Best Places to Work in the Federal Government” by the Partnership for Public Service. The study, first introduced in 2003 and conducted every two years, tracks employee satisfaction with their agencies. Congratulations to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for taking top honors in the past two studies!
What I love about this study, is that it shows that there is a correlation between employee training and effective leadership and morale. My personal belief is that when there is a focus on professional development, employees are generally happier about their jobs. Of course, there are other metrics used to rank the agencies in addition to Employee Skills and Effective Leadership (Strategic Management, Work/Life Balance, and Pay and Benefits). The highest-scoring “Best in Class” workplace categories (in order) are:
- Employee Skills / Mission Match
- Teamwork
- Pay and Benefits
- Work and Life Balance
To review the 2009 results, visit: http://data.bestplacestowork.org/index.php/bptw/index.
I’d love to hear from federal agencies about how you use training to affect change in these areas, and some of your plans for FY10.
I’ll also share my findings with you as I interview CLOs and other learning professionals throughout the government, as a way to share best practices.
Happy Learning!
Melanie
Tags: employee training, professional development, best places to work
Categories: Government