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Initiative: 4.32 Promote a culture of service among employees
Innovative & High Performing Organization
Description
A culture of service in local government is important because it is foundational to an organizational mindset and set of values that prioritize the needs and wellbeing of the community above all else. It entails a deep commitment among government employees to serve and support the residents they represent. This approach emphasizes responsiveness, accountability, and a genuine desire to address the public's concerns and deliver efficient and effective services.
A culture of service fosters a strong sense of community engagement, increases public trust in the City of Durham as an institution and ultimately contributes to the overall prosperity of the City.
Key Measures & Data Analysis
The level of engagement by employees is correlated with turnover. As the City works to promote a culture of service, this will be a key component in the effort to minimize turnover.
Full-time Employee Turnover
Why is it important?
Fostering a culture of service among employees is beneficial in building trust both with residents and among City employees. Approaching work with a culture of service mindset will enhance City employees' morale and desire to innovate, as well as promote effective customer service . A culture of service encourages City staff and leadership to remain transparent, adaptive, and committed to continuous improvement in delivering City services.
What have we been doing?
- Set FY24 priorities
- Working on engagement survey questions and implementation
- Prepared culture of service facilitated session
- Update new hire onboarding process
- Develop leader program and education
- Implement Culture of Service Book Club
What's next?
- Implement engagement survey
- Include and introduction to a culture of service in new hire orientation
- Implement Culture of Service Book Club
- Retreat planning
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