Utrecht, 20 februari 2009 Statistics Netherlands 16 september 2010Statistics Netherlands The Statistical Office as an attractive employer and measures.

Utrecht, 20 februari 2009

Statistics Netherlands

16 september 2010Statistics Netherlands

The Statistical Office as an attractive employer and measures

to improve the work climate

Report of the session




Papers en presentations

• Czech Statistical Office• Statistics Norway• Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics• Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel




Czech Statistical OfficeDana Kramova

• Recruiting and retaining generation Y• Benefits for employees (a.o. training and education,

flexible hours, extra days holiday)• Shared her experience in training aspects and their

staff opinion survey




Statistics NorwayIngvild Moeller

• Aims and results of a new introduction programma• The content was derived from the SN Strategy 2007• Aims of the programme were

• Contribute to creating a positive start• Create a better understanding of SN• Give an overall understanding of statistical

activities• Contribute to creating professional and

social contacts across departments




Brazilian Institute of Geography and StatisticsSergio Da Costa Cortes

• Has to deal with an evasion of personnel• Implemented and improved a set of actions to retain

talent• Consisting of: qualification, wages consistent with

other federal institutes, monthly bonuses, integration programme for new staff etc.




Statistics NorwayHeidi Torstensen

• Challenge to be visible as employer for future employees

• To attract the right people SN used employer branding as a tool to position the organisation as an attractive employer

• Different steps to ensure efficient employer branding (from research to action)




Central Bureau of Statistics, IsraelMargalit Moshe

• The Professional Advancement Track• Carreer path which offers an opportunity for promotion

and development, based on proven professional ability

• Concludingly its an interesting long term investment in motivating staff and get the culture the organisation wants, with well developed and skilled employees




Statistics NorwayDag Roll-Hansen

• Shared experience in cooperation with some sub-Saharan countries

• Looked into the challenge of motivating staff• Treating staff with respect, give them influence over

work and make them feel invested in, increases productivity and quality and reduces turn-over




How to achieve the aim to be an attractive employer and improve the work climate?




General facts

• High turn-over among younger employees

• Many older employees that will retire in the near future




Attraction

• Be aware of the values of your organisation and recruit the right people that fit these values

• In attracting f.e. generation Y you need to know how they search for jobs




Retaining

• Many possible instruments have been presented, but it is best to choose a few

• Get your staff involved so share the organisation goals so that employees will identify themselves, get involved and get attached to the organisation

• Balance the effort: retain young <-> motivation older

Utrecht, 20 februari 2009 Statistics Netherlands 16 september 2010Statistics Netherlands The Statistical Office as an attractive employer and measures.

Documents

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right people sn

work climate report

training aspects