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[vc_section][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”13064″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1705511846333{padding-top: 30px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1704483149954{padding-left: 30px !important;}”][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=”Employee Engagement Index” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:48|text_align:left|color:%23002d5d|line_height:1.5″ google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css=””][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1732031290994{padding-top: 10px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Strategic Objective<\/strong>: Service Quality<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

Key Results<\/strong>: Employee Engagement Index<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Collaborative<\/strong>: We foster a county government that works for all. We inspire employees to passionately give their best while <\/span>leveraging<\/span> community partnerships for the meaningful<\/span> benefit of our residents.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1704490566622{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1705511889958{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”13911″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1705512171722{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_custom_heading text=”Why are we collecting this data?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:center|color:%23002d5d|line_height:1.5″ google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1704731959360{padding-top: 30px !important;}”][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=””]When our employees are valued in the workplace, they can truly take care of our community. El Paso County is <\/span>consistently seeking<\/span> ways to remain an employer of choice<\/span> so our employees can passionately give their best to our residents and visitors.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the <\/span>National Association of Counties (NACo)<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span> \u201cIf staff are fully engaged in their jobs, then they will put in the extra effort needed to provide the best services possible\u2026The difference in work quality for engaged and disengaged employees is not trivial.\u201d<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1731715802344{padding-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”16974″ img_size=”medium” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1704483716930{padding-top: 50px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”What data is being examined, and what metric is being calculated?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:center|color:%23002d5d|line_height:1.5″ google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1705007080516{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””]Our Employee Engagement Index, collected through a survey conducted every two years, gives us valuable insights into how our workforce feels about their roles, leadership, and growth opportunities. With questions focused on feeling valued, connecting work to purpose, trust in leadership, and career development, this index reflects how well <\/span>we\u2019re<\/span> supporting our employees as they serve the public.<\/span><\/span><\/span> The data is <\/span><\/span><\/span>then <\/span><\/span><\/span>compiled and summarized into <\/span><\/span><\/span>percent<\/span><\/span><\/span> averages, offering valuable insights into how <\/span><\/span><\/span>valued, connected, and supported employees feel.<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_section css=”.vc_custom_1705512307565{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1705512314414{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”How is the data being used in support of our objective?” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:35|text_align:center|color:%23002d5d|line_height:1.5″ google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:600%20bold%20regular%3A600%3Anormal” css=”.vc_custom_1704482699773{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””]In the most recent survey, 70% of employees reported feeling valued in their roles, and 90% saw a clear connection between their work and the County\u2019s purpose. This strong sense of alignment with purpose is vital, as it motivates our workforce to take pride in their contributions to community well-being. However, areas like career growth (with 62% satisfaction) and trust in leadership (at 69%) show that there\u2019s room for improvement. We understand that supporting employee development and fostering trust will only make our services to the public that much stronger.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Improving employee engagement is an ongoing priority for El Paso County. When our workforce feels connected, empowered, and confident in their leadership, they are better equipped to meet the challenges of public service. By investing in our employees\u2019 growth, building trust, and ensuring that they feel appreciated, we are also investing in better outcomes for our citizens. Our goal is to make El Paso County a place where both employees and citizens thrive.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1704490566622{margin-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1705511889958{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”13911″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1736954888821{padding-top: 80px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Date page was last updated: January 2025<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Date page was last updated: November 2024<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Visit the Strategic Plan Dashboard<\/a> to explore more objectives and their key results.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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