Focus on Employees
Engaging Employees
Because active employee involvement is central to a healthy workplace, departments are required to involve employees in determining the most effective use of available funds. This section provides resources and suggestions for how to solicit feedback from employees.
Important note: If you solicit feedback from represented employees, it is essential to partner with the appropriate unions before you begin to ask for feedback. If you are not sure if, how, and when to involve labor representatives, contact one of the County’s labor negotiators. You can find a list of the County’s labor negotiators at Partnering with Represented Employees or by contacting Nila File at (206) 296-7482 in the Labor Relations Section of the Human Resources Division.
There are many ways to get feedback from employees. Options include: structured discussions, such as focus groups or Nominal Group Technique; using an internal or external consultant; or implementing formal or informal surveys. Most county departments currently use surveys and/or appointed committees to get HWFI feedback from employees.
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