Outcomes Report 2017-2018
The most significant change from last year was in the Permanent employee category. In 2017, Options lost 50 Permanent Full Time or Permanent Part Time employees, an increase of 21 employees from last year. The top permanent position losses for 2017 were Mental Health Workers (6), Quick Response Counsellor (4), Shelter Workers (3), Settlement Worker (3) and Master Level Counsellors (3).
Employee Recognition
Employees receive recognition every 5 years. 2017 saw a total of 55 individuals receive a service award. The award consists of a certificate and letter acknowledging the years of service and signed by the Executive Director and a member of the Board of Directors; a cheque is also given out, for which the amount increases every 5 years. After 25 years of service, employees also receive a specialty plaque with our agency colors/theme. Managers are encouraged to present the award publicly, and individualize the presentation of all the service awards. The figure below shows the number of service awards given out from 2013 to 2017.
Service Awards - 2013 to 2017
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
5 Years
10 Years
15 Years
20 Years
25 Years
30 Years
35 Years
In 2017, 2 individuals celebrated their 35-year anniversaries (impressive). In addition to these two individuals, 2 others celebrated 15 year anniversaries and 2 celebrated 25 year anniversaries – these 6 individuals all held Leadership Team positions speaking directly to the extensive experience of our agency leaders. This year, we have also seen the number of employees reaching 5 years, almost double from the previous year.
Employees at Options are also encouraged to publicly appreciate each other’s efforts, and we host several initiatives that increase appreciation and recognition. These include:
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