Staff at Forbes Shire Council (FSC) are thriving in their roles thanks to development and wellbeing programs that have been delivered to keep up with the organisation’s rapid growth.
With significant increases in capital works and major community projects, its workforce has increased significantly to meet demand.
Recently delivered tailored high-performance workshops for teams featuring personalised development programs with advanced digital tools have been successful in bringing together the diverse operating styles of staff, allowing them to understand how to work best together, solve problems and drive excellent outcomes for Forbes Shire Council and the community it serves.
FSC General Manager, Steve Loane, said it was important to deliver staff development programs to drive the continued success of the organisation.
“These programs deliver accountability, action plans and ongoing coaching for staff, but importantly, also give them the space to raise issues and develop solutions as individuals and as teams,” he said.
Underpinning the high performance of Forbes Shire Council has also been its staff Health and Wellbeing Program, which has been designed to support staff and keep them motivated in their roles.
The program features four pillars covering mental, general, physical and emotional health and wellbeing, with staff offered access to health checks, physical activities such as sports and gym classes, and social activities to help them better connect with their peers.
Amongst this is a unique activity called “Switch It Up”, where staff swap roles for half a day and are able to experience a different area of the business.
“We feel that this is a novel way of giving FSC employees a refresh and developing their understanding, connection and respect for fellow staff and for all of the functions of Forbes Shire Council,” Mr Loane said.
“Our programs have shown an increase in productivity, reductions in stress and sick leave, and an improved culture within the organisation.” he added.
