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04/03/2016
One In Three Irish Workers Don't Feel Appreciated
One in three Irish employees don't feel appreciated in their workplace, according to new research by the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI).
Of the 219 people who took part in the online survey, 156 are employees, 45 are managers, while 18 described themselves as an employer. 32% admitted they are not offered any training or upskilling opportunities in their workplace, while a quarter said they do not have the opportunity to give their manager feedback on their job.
The NSAI survey also found that 73% of workplaces do not provide regular team building activities, while almost a quarter (21%) said they feel their organisation is not committed to health and safety in the workplace. Half of all respondents said they do not know what their organisation's strategy is for the next three years.
Michelle Browne, Head of Excellence Through People at the NSAI, said: "Training new staff is costly, and employers use all manners of techniques to boost worker morale and help retain employees and their valuable expertise.
"As the Irish economy recovers and more companies set up in Ireland, it is vital organisations invest in their greatest asset, their employees. On World Employee Appreciation Day, we want to let employers and managers know that the NSAI is here to help.
"Excellence Through People (ETP) provides a business improvement model for organisations to enhance staff performance and realise strategies through the management and development of their people."
(CD/JP)
Of the 219 people who took part in the online survey, 156 are employees, 45 are managers, while 18 described themselves as an employer. 32% admitted they are not offered any training or upskilling opportunities in their workplace, while a quarter said they do not have the opportunity to give their manager feedback on their job.
The NSAI survey also found that 73% of workplaces do not provide regular team building activities, while almost a quarter (21%) said they feel their organisation is not committed to health and safety in the workplace. Half of all respondents said they do not know what their organisation's strategy is for the next three years.
Michelle Browne, Head of Excellence Through People at the NSAI, said: "Training new staff is costly, and employers use all manners of techniques to boost worker morale and help retain employees and their valuable expertise.
"As the Irish economy recovers and more companies set up in Ireland, it is vital organisations invest in their greatest asset, their employees. On World Employee Appreciation Day, we want to let employers and managers know that the NSAI is here to help.
"Excellence Through People (ETP) provides a business improvement model for organisations to enhance staff performance and realise strategies through the management and development of their people."
(CD/JP)
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