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7 Effective Engagement Programs for Employees in Human Services

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Effective engagement programs for employees play a pivotal role in the success of human services organizations. By creating engagement programs that make staff members proud or happy to work for your organization, you can reduce the likelihood of burnout and retain staff longer.

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7 Ways To Improve Your Human Services Organization

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Human services organizations constantly have to navigate change. To help health and human service organizations get ahead, we’re sharing action items based on current trends in human services. Lean further into telehealth Telehealth offers many benefits to organizations, providers, and persons served.

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National Patient Safety Goals Depend on Good Communication

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Each year, the Joint Commission issues a list of top national patient safety goals for healthcare settings, including hospitals, nursing care centers, behavioral health care and human services, ambulatory healthcare, home care, and more. Improve staff communication. Use medicines safely. Use alarms safely. Prevent infection.

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Promoting Psychological Safety Through DEI Principles

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By working to make your organization a safer place to work for everyone, you’re likely to see staff retention and engagement increase, which can lead to more consistent, quality care for persons served. If you choose not to implement staff members’ input, then be sure to thoroughly communicate why that decision was made.

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Managing Generational Differences in the Workplace

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For example, if someone entered the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work (if possible), masking, and text-based communication may seem like the norm. To effectively manage workers from so many generations, you need to keep three simple tips in mind: communication, respect, and engagement.

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Using Assessments for Hiring, Retention, and Employee Development

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In industries that have historically struggled with turnover, such as human services, assessments have become critical. Along with other initiatives, targeted development opportunities can increase employee engagement, which can help reduce your turnover rate.

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COVID-19 Three Years Later: A Changing Landscape

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Article by Connect to End COVID-19 Communications Lead, Kim M. Simpson and Connect to End COVID-19 Communications Consultant, Susan Bodiker. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared a 90-day public health emergency (PHE), which has been renewed every 90 days from 2020 to early 2023.