Statistics Netherlands The Statistical Office as an attractive

Statistics Netherlands The Statistical Office as an attractive employer and measures to improve the work climate Report of the session Statistics Netherlands Utrecht, 20 februari 16 september 2010 2009

Statistics Netherlands Papers en presentations • • Czech Statistical Office Statistics Norway Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel Statistics Netherlands Utrecht, 20 februari 16 september 2010 2009

Statistics Netherlands Czech Statistical Office Dana Kramova • • • Recruiting and retaining generation Y Benefits for employees (a. o. training and education, flexible hours, extra days holiday) Shared her experience in training aspects and their staff opinion survey Statistics Netherlands Utrecht, 20 februari 16 september 2010 2009

Statistics Netherlands Statistics Norway Ingvild Moeller • • • Aims and results of a new introduction programma The content was derived from the SN Strategy 2007 Aims of the programme were • Contribute to creating a positive start • Create a better understanding of SN • Give an overall understanding of statistical activities • Contribute to creating professional and social contacts across departments Statistics Netherlands Utrecht, 20 februari 16 september 2010 2009

Statistics Netherlands Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics Sergio Da Costa Cortes • • • Has to deal with an evasion of personnel Implemented and improved a set of actions to retain talent Consisting of: qualification, wages consistent with other federal institutes, monthly bonuses, integration programme for new staff etc. Statistics Netherlands Utrecht, 20 februari 16 september 2010 2009

Statistics Netherlands Statistics Norway Heidi Torstensen • • • Challenge to be visible as employer for future employees To attract the right people SN used employer branding as a tool to position the organisation as an attractive employer Different steps to ensure efficient employer branding (from research to action) Statistics Netherlands Utrecht, 20 februari 16 september 2010 2009

Statistics Netherlands Central Bureau of Statistics, Israel Margalit Moshe • • • The Professional Advancement Track Carreer path which offers an opportunity for promotion and development, based on proven professional ability Concludingly its an interesting long term investment in motivating staff and get the culture the organisation wants, with well developed and skilled employees Statistics Netherlands Utrecht, 20 februari 16 september 2010 2009

Statistics Netherlands Statistics Norway Dag Roll-Hansen • • • Shared experience in cooperation with some sub. Saharan countries Looked into the challenge of motivating staff Treating staff with respect, give them influence over work and make them feel invested in, increases productivity and quality and reduces turn-over Statistics Netherlands Utrecht, 20 februari 16 september 2010 2009

Statistics Netherlands How to achieve the aim to be an attractive employer and improve the work climate? Statistics Netherlands Utrecht, 20 februari 16 september 2010 2009

Statistics Netherlands General facts • High turn-over among younger employees • Many older employees that will retire in the near future Statistics Netherlands Utrecht, 20 februari 16 september 2010 2009

Statistics Netherlands Attraction • Be aware of the values of your organisation and recruit the right people that fit these values • In attracting f. e. generation Y you need to know how they search for jobs Statistics Netherlands Utrecht, 20 februari 16 september 2010 2009

Statistics Netherlands Retaining • Many possible instruments have been presented, but it is best to choose a few • Get your staff involved so share the organisation goals so that employees will identify themselves, get involved and get attached to the organisation • Balance the effort: retain young <-> motivation older Statistics Netherlands Utrecht, 20 februari 16 september 2010 2009