How do you cut costs during economic downturn?
- Make sure you have cashflow by selling your non-core assets and converting them to cash instead of cutting costs that would end up hurting your business in the long term. You could risk losing market presence, customers and revenue
- Make sure that you cut costs strategically by cutting fat not muscle
- Ensure you have the right foresight and strategic plan that looks beyond the internal business workings
- Manage the risks
What is Employee Engagement?
Employee engagement is created when the following four factors are present in your workplace:
- Career aspirations – employees find the experience personally rewarding or their work creates opportunity for personal achievement
- Career opportunities – the employee sees future opportunity for growth and advancement within the business
- Recognition – the employer recognises the employee for their work and achievements
- Brand – there is consistency between the promise an employer makes to its employees and the employee experience in the workplace
Top 5 ways to retain staff:
- Work/Life Balance – Employees seek a career that enables them to continue the other aspects of their life stage which may include educational, social, spiritual or entrepreneurial
- Workplace Culture – This includes a positive workplace culture that allows for social interaction and collaborative working relationships with peers
- Varied Job role – a job that involves variety, change and the opportunity for advancement is one of the top must-haves for all employees.
- Management Style - Managers need to lead in an inclusive, participative way with demonstrated people skills. The ideal manager is one who values communication and creates an environment of transparency and respect for staff – more consensus than command
- Training - The key to remaining relevant in changing times is ongoing training in skills that are easily transferable. This will keep employees effective in their current job and employable for their future careers. Employees need to develop people skills as well as technical skills
How do you measure productivity?
The 6S Survey measures productivity in the workplace by assessing the various factors that impact an employees’ ability to perform their duties in an engaged way. The 6S Survey consists of 50 multiple-choice questions which focus on Values & Culture; Conditions & Capacity; Knowledge & Skills; Relationships; Recognition & Rewards; Feedback; Work/Life Balance; Mindset & Motivation as well as psycho-social wellbeing.
How do you attract and retain Generation Y employees?
According to McCrindle Research, Generation Y’s attraction is to employers that offer opportunities for advancement, growth and development. “Training leads to retaining,” states Mark McCrindle. In fact, 89.6% of Generation Y says that if they received regular training it would motivate them to stay longer with their employer.
Generation Y are also driven by more than just a job description. The workplace culture, the variety, fun, training, management style, and flexibility are also very important to a Gen Y’er.
What is the 6S Program?
The 6S Program services three primary areas of human capital which impact on corporate success:
- Personal Development
- Professional Development
- Management Development
The 6S Program is so named because there are six steps to successfully increasing staff productivity and because 6S equals Success
The 6 steps are:
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CONSULT – we consult with you to gain an overview of your company culture and values; your current issues and implications, and to discuss how we might be able to answer to your needs |
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ANALYSE – the 6S Survey is a quick and effective assessment tool, which assesses both work and non-work related issues impacting productivity. The results are delivered in a comprehensive report with an outcome-focussed plan and solution. |
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PLAN – a talent management plan is devised outlining your communicated company objectives and the skills training and development required to meet these needs. |
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IMPLEMENT – the plan is implemented via skills training and professional development of individuals and groups within your company. |
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REVIEW – the Program is reviewed and a client benefit analysis is conducted. |
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SUPPORT – ongoing consultancy is recommended and available for both management of the program outcomes and for employees or groups requiring additional developmental assistance. |
Can we participate in the 6S Program without doing the S6 Survey?
Yes but the success of any training program is dependent on establishing a desired outcome based on qualitative measured assessment. The 6S Survey measures employee productivity and highlights the areas requiring training support.
How is the 6S Survey conducted?
The 6S Survey is conducted online and delivers targeted questions in order to ascertain which areas of the organization require further attention. The survey consists of 40 questions, which may be comfortably completed in less than 20 minutes
Is the 6S Survey confidential?
Yes, the responses are confidential and are only identified by job function.
How are the 6S Survey results delivered?
Results are delivered as a report detailing the level of employee engagement and productivity in your organisation.
What is the cost?
The 6S Survey costs vary depending on the number of participants. We recommend all employees be encouraged to participate in order to deliver a comprehensive overview of workplace productivity.
May we participate in the 6S Survey and not the program?
Yes, the 6S Survey may be conducted and analysed independent of the 6S Program. It’s a great way to get an accurate snapshot of business strengths and areas that require further attention. However, we recommend that the 6S Program be seriously considered given it is tailored to deliver the solutions.
How long does the 6S Program run?
Practitioners are available for keynote presentations, half and full day as well as week-long workshops depending on your available time and resources. A Sixth Sense provides and recommends ongoing support for lasting results.
Is there a minimum and maximum number of participants for the 6S Program?
No. Presentations and training may be delivered to groups of any size. One-on-one training is also available.
Can the 6S Program be conducted at a venue of our choice?
Yes, you may choose where you would like the 6S Program to be facilitated however venue hire charges will be the responsibility of the client.
Can dates be changed?
Yes, dates may be changed with four weeks notice. Should you need to change Program dates within this time, an administration fee may be charged.
How many courses may we choose to do in the skills training?
Participants may partake in any number of courses that have been pre-selected and designed as part of the tailored human capital solution. Each course incurs a different charge.
Do the Gift Cards expire?
Yes, all gift cards and gift vouchers have an expiry date. The expiry date (which is listed on the back of your card) will differ for every retailer.
Alternatively, please call our Gift Card Help Desk on +617 5474 5123.
What will the recipient receive?
The recipient will receive a branded EFT card (similar to a debit card) for the retailer of the purchaser’s choice. The card will have the card number printed on the front. The back of the card will have printed the expiry date, gift card value, access PIN (to be entered into the EFTPOS terminal) under a scratch panel and the Terms and Conditions.
Where can I redeem my Gift Card?
Your gift card can be redeemed at any of your chosen retailer’s participating stores. To find your closest store, select the retailer and view the participating stores.
Can the gift card be ‘topped up’ with more dollar value?
No, the gift cards cannot be ‘topped- up’ or re-loaded.
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