Embracing Organizational Change

Change is on the rise - so it is imperative that we
learn to view it, or challenge it, in a positive,
constructive manner. This study explores how Public
Servants within the Employment Standards Branch of
the Provincial Government of British Columbia,
Canada, can learn to embrace organizational change.
The study correlates with a government-wide employee
engagement initiative designed to determine how the
BC Government rates as far as being a choice
employer . The BC Government is committed to Being
the Best by promoting wellness, innovation and
excellence within its Public Service. This study
furthers Government s vision by examining
elements of personal and organizational change,
including the roles mindset, attitude, training and
leadership play in our reactions to change, which
have a direct impact on employee engagement. The
research was conducted through a mixed methodology
of quantitative and qualitative research techniques;
online survey, interviews and teleconference. The
study findings and recommendations address personal
and organizational themes, focusing on individual
learning capacity and values-based leadership
practises.

Autorentext

Shelly Burchnall, MA, is a graduate from Royal Roads University, where she earned the Chancellor's Award for highest academic achievement. She is a senior Labour Relations Specialist with the BC Government, serving as A/Director Corporate Initiatives,A/Director Labour and Employment Relations, Sr. Policy Advisor,Adjudicator, and Mediator.

Klappentext

Change is on the rise - so it is imperative that we learn to view it, or challenge it, in a positive, constructive manner. This study explores how Public Servants within the Employment Standards Branch of the Provincial Government of British Columbia, Canada, can learn to embrace organizational change. The study correlates with a government-wide employee engagement initiative designed to determine how the BC Government rates as far as being a "choice employer". The BC Government is committed to "Being the Best" by promoting wellness, innovation and excellence within its Public Service. This study furthers Government's vision by examining elements of personal and organizational change, including the roles mindset, attitude, training and leadership play in our reactions to change, which have a direct impact on employee engagement. The research was conducted through a mixed methodology of quantitative and qualitative research techniques; online survey, interviews and teleconference. The study findings and recommendations address personal and organizational themes, focusing on individual learning capacity and values-based leadership practises.