Practical ways to embed Working for Queensland results into daily agency life

The sector’s Working for Queensland survey allows employees to have their say about their workplace, and for teams and agencies to connect their results with ways to create positive workplace change.

Taking an active approach to employee engagement is not just being concerned with happiness or satisfaction but understanding how employee experiences relate to both individual and organisation performance and productivity.

It is crucial for agencies to create a culture and environment that is open to feedback, reflects the public sector's values and drives the organisation's vision and goals.

Try some of these practical ways to talk about your results and encourage stronger employee engagement:

• monthly informal employee conversations that include a focus on leadership and wellbeing, in addition to twice-yearly formal reviews
• checking in twice a year about the quality of these informal conversations—ensuring both supervisors and employees are getting what they need
• a volunteering program to help staff connect their hearts with their work and build stronger teams
• wellbeing initiatives based on staff suggestions (e.g. walking club, fundraisers, wellbeing programs)
• Tea@3 sessions–leadership team have an informal discussion with a small group of employees related to leadership and topics raised through the survey
• Learn about sessions to provide quick, 1 hour learning opportunities for staff to build capability around topics of interest
• Connection sessions, where a speed networking approach help corporate connect with the broader business.

A better workplace is everyone's responsibility. Join the conversation and help drive positive change.

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Last updated:

7 July 2022