This is a paper I wrote for a course I took as part of my Masters of Science program at Syracuse University. I believe that the only way we can succeed as leaders is to empower and motivate the people we work with. This paper describes a process that I use with my team … I look forward to your comments and feedback.
Abstract
This paper explores an approach to build intrinsic motivation in High Technology Workers which motivates them to work on their personal learning plans to earn rewards in their personal, educational and career objectives in a work environment governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement. Topics covered are (a) Definition of Key Terms, (b), Background, (c) An Approach for Motivating Unionized Employees, (d) Review of Supporting Motivational Theories and (e) Conclusions. After reading this paper, the reader should have a clear understanding of the key terms, background, discussion of motivational theories and an approach to develop intrinsic motivation for employees to work towards rewards in their personal, educational and career objectives.
Definitions
Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA): A written contract between an employer and a labor union, for a definitive period of time, spelling out conditions of employment, wages, hours of work, rights of employees and the union, and procedures to be followed in settling disputes.
Personal Learning Plan (PLP): A structured and collaborative process between an employee and their manager with goal of creating a plan for the employee’s personal, educational and career development.
SMART Objectives: A mnemonic used in performance management to describe the goals and targets set for employees. SMART stands for : Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time Bound.
Total Compensation: A Human Resources term used to describe the complete compensation an employer provides to employee including salary, benefits, pension, health care and government benefits.
Background
I lead a team of 22 unionized, Systems Analysts in the Information Technology Services department at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) (www.bcit.ca). BCIT is a provincially chartered and publically funded higher education institution. My team has responsibility for all the applications delivered centrally to our community. My team members’ total compensation is governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the BCIT Faculty and Staff Association (FSA) (www.bcitfsa.ca) and BCIT. The CBA (BCIT FSA, 2007) prescribes the specifics of the employee compensation items: Read more...
- Holidays, Vacations and Leaves
- Professional Development
- Placement and Advancement
- Salary, Hourly Rates and Allowances
- Insurance/Benefit Plans
- Administrative Allowances
