The survey used statistically derived measures of importance to determine possible priorities for
intervention. The areas identified as the highest priorities for the organisation were:
• Integrity and Alignment - evaluating and clearly articulating decisions, processes and
behaviours in terms of our values and strategy.
• Involvement - facilitating the involvement of staff in continuous improvement, providing a safe
environment for staff to provide feedback and reporting back to staff about decisions or actions
taken.
• Workplace Behaviour - continuing to encourage positive workplace behaviour and preventing
and discouraging bullying and abusive behaviours.
• Cross-unit Cooperation - increasing communication and collaboration between our regions.
• Career Opportunities - providing opportunities equally to staff to help them develop their
careers.
Following the outcomes of the survey, an organisational plan was developed in response to the
identified priority areas. All regions were presented with their regional outcomes and regional based
plans were created in response. Progress against these plans is regularly reported to the S2S Staff
Reference Group and communicated to staff.
Staff Conference
In November, Interrelate held a Staff Conference in Sydney. The aims of the conference were to:
• bring together staff from across the regions and from different levels of the organisation to
learn about Interrelate and each other, and to meet, connect and network
• inform and challenge thinking and practice
• enhance the general knowledge, skills and experiences each person brings to their role.
The conference was also an opportunity to inform and consult with staff in relation to various
organisational projects and to reflect on the achievements over the past year.
Through staff feedback we know that there were three clear program highlights. The very personal
presentation ‘A Different Kind of Normal’ by Fay Jackson, the presentation by Interrelate’s Staff
Reference Group Kutanya and the launch of Interrelate’s new brand, which included the introduction
of the ‘I relate’ campaign, the newly created television advertisement and the creation of a flash mob
vid eo as a staff bonding activity.
The conference was a valuable way for staff to learn about the organisation and the issues facing our
clients. Feedback indicated that staff left the conference feeling more connected to each other and
the organisation, having gained knowledge and skills they could apply to their own work.
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