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WHILE YOU WAIT Here is something to create; Just fold and decorate, For a flight you might take. HAPPY STAFF, HAPPY CENTER : BUILDING SKILLS WHILE BUILDING MORALE K A T I E W H I T E , B . S K E L L Y J A M I S O N , M . S B A B Y

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WHILE YOU WAIT …

Here is something to create; Just fold and decorate, For a flight you might take.

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HAPPY STAFF, HAPPY CENTER : BUILDING SKILLS WHILE BUILDING MORALE

K A T I E W H I T E , B . S K E L L Y J A M I S O N , M . S B A B Y G A T O R C H I L D D E V E L O P M E N T A N D R E S E A R C H C E N T E R U N I V E R S I T Y O F F L O R I D A

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A BIT ABOUT US!

Kelly Katie

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GOALS

  • 1. The Problem: Staff Turnover
  • 2. Group Discussion #1 (each centers issues with turnover)
  • 3. Solutions: Workplace Climate; Staff Morale (small – grand gestures)
  • 4. Group discussion #2 (idea generation)
  • 5. Conclusions
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GROUP DISCUSSION

  • Question:
  • What issues does your center face with regard to staff turnover?
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EARLY CHILDHOOD INDUSTRY TURNOVER

Rates:

  • National Average: 10-15%
  • Early Childhood Industry: 19-30%

Reasons: Low Compensation Lack of Benefits Work Environment non-supportive administration scheduling and lack of consistent hours perception of value of work Personal Reasons family circumstances experience motivation

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INTERESTING STATISTICS

  • Employees who report feeling valued by their employer are 60% more likely to

report they are motivated to do their very best for their employer (Psychologically Healthy Workplace Program, “American Psychology Association Harrison Interactive,” Workplace Survey)

  • It is rarer for people to leave jobs in which they are happy, even for more money. (Mercer

2015)

  • Highly engaged employees are more than :

– 2 times as likely to help someone at work even if they don’t ask for help – 3 times likely to do something good for the company that is not expected of them – 5 times as likely to recommend that a friend or relative apply for a job at their company (Temkin Group)

  • 58% of working Americans claim that their coworkers are more productive at work when

they're happy (Ultimate Software)

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SOLUTIONS

  • #1 More money…
  • #2 Increase Staff Morale

– Everyday morale boosters – Grand gestures

  • Staff Development
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CLIMATE & CULTURE

Defining climate & culture How do you impact your workplace climate?

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CORE VALUES

  • We value excellence in:

– Teamwork – Growth – Diversity – Service

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GROUP DISCUSSION

  • Questions:
  • What do you do to boost staff morale? How do you keep your staff happy?
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EVERYDAY MORALE BOOSTERS

  • Greetings
  • Stickers
  • Awards
  • Open-door policy
  • Special notes
  • Staff activities
  • Treats
  • Yoga classes
  • Brag Box
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MORALE BOOSTERS

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CUP STACKING CONTEST!

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GRAND GESTURES

  • Potlucks
  • Recognition Parties
  • Appreciation Weeks
  • Trainings (coverage)
  • Annual In-Service (centers are closed)
  • Team Meetings
  • Transparency
  • Involvement in center projects
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STAFF DEVELOPMENT

  • In-Service Trainings
  • HR Trainings
  • Local Conferences &

Workshops

  • T

eam meetings

  • Individual meetings
  • Performance reviews (30,

60, 90 days, 6 months, annual)

  • New Hire Orientations
  • Substitute New Hire

Orientations

  • T

eam T eacher Classroom Training

  • Admin Meetings
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STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Tuesday, January 26th Evening In-Service Training – topic: Reducing Stress: Manage Your time/Manage Your Life Monday, February 29th CLOSED – Teacher In-Service Day – Communicating w/Parents & Learning Through Play Tuesday, March 29th Evening In-Service Training – topic: STEM Tuesday, April 26th Evening In-Service Training – topic: ASL Tuesday, June 28th Evening In-Service Training – topic: Biting/Teething Friday, August 19th CLOSED – Teacher In-Service Day: Teaming & Communication Tuesday, October 18th Evening In-Service Training – topic: Teacher Technology Tricks

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HOW TO IMPLEMENT

  • Being aware
  • Making it a priority
  • Planning ahead

– To write a note – Bake a treat – Set up an activity (at start of the day, during nap/break time) – Visit a classroom

  • Budget

– Professional development – Coverage for meetings

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HOW DO YOU KNOW IT’S WORKING

  • How is the climate in your center?
  • Verbal appreciation
  • Less issues to address

– Parent issues – Staff issues

  • Increase in staff productivity
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WRAPPING UP