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Question: Give a feedback to 2 of your following classmates discussions. 100-150 words each post.
Post I: As a government employee, sometimes knowing what is expected of you can be a bit blurry. Some employees work very hard and never seem to have enough time in the day, while others never seem to do anything. For the most part I know that I am expected to be at work on time, on my assigned days, and perform the duties of my job professionally.
I feel like the top five expectations of my job are:
1. Being on time for work, if not early.
2. Be prepared for the day by performing my duties professionally.
3. Help others when needed.
4. Be a part of the team
5. Respect all coworkers, especially those in management positions.
All of these are important in the day-to-day functions of my job. If any of them were not performed, my coworkers could feel an impact. Also, my managers could not meet goals and timelines if I did not perform my duties on time or correctly. Ultimately, as a government employee, the country would suffer, because the tax payers are paying my salary. If I do not perform my duties, I would be committing fraud against all the taxpayers in this great country.
The best way for communication at my job is semi-annual and annual evaluations. It is an opportunity for me to pass on to my leadership what I expect from them, and it is a way for them to pass the same back to me. My evaluations point out the positive things I am doing at work and list the areas I could improve upon.
I have an office of about 10 employees which are Facility Management Specialist. In other words, they are directly responsible for the upkeep and maintenance performed on over 1000 buildings and structures on the installation. The picture of excellence in our office is my supervisor. He is by far the go-to person in the office. He has performed the job for years and has seen every situation. When there is an issue of any kind, he is the one with the answer. He is the example we all strive to emulate.
Post II: I know what is expected of me at work based on the written job description of my position as well as the discussion I had with my supervisor during the initial interview. There are also unwritten, implied expectations of me on the job. I was not verbally briefed on these expectations, however,based on the office culture, I have figured lots of things out through my keen observation.
I work in the health care field. I am expected to perform well in many areas, including: 1)ability to communicate effectively 2) punctuality 3) ensure each employee meets weekly productivty requirements 4) maintain a clear understanding of medical terminology as it evolves 5) strict adherence to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). If I do not meet these expectations, my patients are directly affected. They do not receive timely care. When patients do not recieve timely care,my company also suffers because I have failed to uphold the company standard of always putting the patient first. My colleagues are also affected because when I don't perform as expected, their job becomes more difficult.
The best way to communicate expected performance is in written detail. My work is evaluated regularly by performance reviews which consist of meetings with my supervisor. Excellence in my current role consists of the 5 areas mentioned earlier along with the ability to plan ahead for the coming weeks, including holidays and employee paid days off. Planning ahead makes the work day easier for everyone in the office because it allows all of us to anticipate patient needs and accomodate them much sooner than they may have expected.