A new look to the IPRA Web site will be unveiled soon. Our 2000 Strategic Plan outlines objectives to keep IPRA on the cutting edge of technology. While we re thinking outside the box let s think about our staff. The movement toward family-friendly work environments is rapidly sweeping the nation. Flextime and job-sharing are established alternatives to accommodate your employee s needs.
Happy employees are productive employees.
Managers are accepting the fact that staff members support what they help create and that making decisions at the level where they will be carried out seems to be the best practice. According to The Mihalik Group, a consulting firm that specializes in quality issues for the health care service industry, individuals who participate in productive teams have a high sense of accomplishment and personal satisfaction. Many agencies are finding ways to involve employees in the vital planning and decision making that drive our business of providing quality park and recreation services to the residents of our communities. Safety teams, employee selection teams, long-range planning teams and teams to complete the requirements for the Gold Medal Award and the Distinguished Agency Award are becoming common practice in park and recreation agencies. Step out of your job for a minute.