Positive Workplace Cultures
Phase One: 2019-2022
On 20 August 2019, the Public Services Commissioner issued model standards on Positive and Safe Workplaces. These outline his minimum expectations for staff and organisations in the State services to ensure positive and safe workplaces.
Alongside this, the Commissioner asked two chief executives, Ray Smith and Rebecca Kitteridge to co-lead a system-wide programme to support agencies to go beyond the minimum expectations to create positive and thriving workplace cultures. In December 2019, the Positive Workplace Cultures programme was launched and the Agency Planning Workbook was released.
Phase Two: 2022-2024
During the Covid-19 response the Positive Workplace Cultures project team engaged with agencies to thoroughly identify and understand areas where the programme can best provide support. This comprehensive consultation resulted in a focus toward workplace relationships and behaviours, complementing other cross-sector initiatives, with the Action Plan to 2024 finalised and delivered.
Key programme deliverables of Enablers, Principles Guidance and Case Studies can be found in the Positive Workplace Cultures Resource Hub.