| Actions | Progress Indicators |
Anticipated Results |
|---|---|---|
| Attracting and retaining the highest quality candidates |
A new recruitment strategy will be rolled out to all departments and Faculties A first-year onboarding program will be created The ‘first two-year’ turnover rate will be reduced Exit interviews will be conducted with all departing employees |
Waterloo will attract and keep highest quality candidates |
| Waterloo’s employment practices will be of the highest standard |
In each of the years 2014-2017, three new departments and/or Faculties will begin the Excellence Canada certification process Waterloo will become a destination of choice for conferences related to employment best practices professional development opportunities |
Waterloo will achieve recognition as an organization that exemplifies best practices All employment practices at Waterloo will be based on standards of excellence, innovation and wellness |
| Creating a healthy workplace |
A Healthy Workplace Plan will guide wellness programs, activities and services A higher proportion of Waterloo’s staff will participate in educational opportunities regarding wellness within the workplace |
There will be a reduction in reported absences from work as the result of illness and/or disability |
| Supporting employees throughout their career at Waterloo |
A greater proportion of Waterloo’s staff will experience internal promotions, transfers and move from temporary to full-time A greater proportion of Waterloo staff will attend the annual staff conference |
Waterloo’s employees will complete events thus enhancing their management and leadership skills Waterloo’s employees will experience career progression and mobility |