People Plan - A Plan for Us
The People Plan Steering Committee is now working alongside the Senior Leadership Team in developing an Implementation Plan. Actions and projects will be identified for each Strategy and people will be assigned from across the organization to lead the work. Information collected through the Focus Groups and surveys will be provided to the project leads, to ensure employee feedback guides the work ahead. And there’ll be many opportunities for employees to continue to provide input as the work unfolds. Regular updates will be provided to employees about the progress for each project. |
People Plan Key Areas of Focus
Below you will find the People Plan Key Areas of Focus and the projects that will be moving forward in the organization. The projects listed will be prioritized annually to ensure we have the resources and capability to successfully implement them. If you have any questions or concerns about these projects, or would like to become involved with them, please reach out to the Project Sponsors, Project Managers and/or the Backbone Team.
Area of Focus: A Well-Workplace
Project | Expected Results | Strategy | Project Sponsor and Project Managers |
Workplace Mental Health Strategy | We will increase mental health-related resources and supports for employees. | Review and revisit the Workplace Mental Health Strategy, including increasing awareness of programs and supports available to employees, with a focus on fostering an environment supportive of employee's phycological and mental health concerns. | Project Sponsor: Rosanna Wilcox & Ashley Rammeloo Project Manager - Cathy Stark |
Equity and Inclusion Action Plan | We will increase the diversity of the City's workforce in all areas and levels to reflect the community we serve. | Review and revisit our Workplace Equity and Inclusion Plan. | Project Sponsor: Director of ARAO Project Manager: Krista Arnold |
Workforce Demographic Survey and Reporting | We will increase the diversity of the City's workforce in all areas and levels to reflect the community we serve. | Identify and implement actions that will increase the collection of workforce demographic data and reporting. | Project Sponsor: Director of ARAO Project Manager: Krista Arnold |
Applying the ARAO Framework to Job Descriptions and Qualifications | We will increase employee awareness and understanding of systemic racism and oppression. | Review job descriptions and qualifications with an ARAP Framework. | Project Sponsor: Michael Goldrup Project Manager: Moira Barnes |
ARAO Foundations Training | We will increase employee awareness and understanding of systemic racism and oppression. | Develop and deliver enterprise-wide ARAO training for all employees. | Project Sponsor: Director of ARAO Project Manager: Krista Arnold |
Culture of Safety | We will reduce the number of workplace injuries and their associated impacts. | Review and revisit our Health and Safety Management Systems, with a focus on creating a culture where safety is a priority for all employees. | Project Sponsor: Kelly Scherr Project Manager: Cathy Stark |
Respectful Workplace and Workplace Violence Prevention program enhancements | We will create a safe environment where employees are respectful and considerate. | Enhancing our Respectful Workplace and Workplace Violence Prevention programs | Project Sponsor: Michael Goldrup Project Manager: Cristin Keller & Adriana Hagan |
Area of Focus: A Connecting, Communicating and Collaborating Workforce
Project | Expected Results | Strategy | Project Sponsors and Project Managers |
Framework to increase Enterprise-Wide Collaboration | We will increase enterprise-wide collaboration. | Establish frameworks to increase collaboration across service areas and divisions. | Project Sponsors: Kristen Pawelec & Aynsley Hovius Project Manager: TBD |
Opportunities for Connections | We will increase enterprise-wide collaboration. | Provide more opportunities for employees to connect with each other outside of their direct work areas. | Project Sponsor: Eliza Bennett Project Manager: TBD |
Employee Communications and Engagements | We will improve access and opportunities to receive and share communications. | Review and revisit current employee communication tools and systems. | Project Sponsor: Eliza Bennet Project Manager: Chris Blain |
Area of Focus: A Learning and Leading Organization
Project | Expected Results | Strategy | Project Sponsors and Project Managers |
Leading Workplace Culture Change | We will develop the leadership skills of our organizations' people leaders. | Review and update leadership skills with a focus on developing great leaders by implementing a leadership development program. | Project Sponsors: Cheryl Smith, Kelly Scheer & Anna Lisa Barbon Project Manager: Jason Prior & Cristin Keller |
Area of Focus: A Strong Workforce and Operational Excellence
Project | Expected Results | Strategy | Project Sponsors and Project Managers |
Equitable and Efficient Recruitment | We will increase the City's ability to recruit high-quality candidates from diverse backgrounds. | Review and revisit the organizations' recruitment processes to ensure they are equitable and efficient. | Project Sponsors: Michael Goldrup Project Manager: Moira Barnes |
People Plan Q&A
You can submit your questions about the People Plan in the form below. You can also speak with a People Plan Steering Committee Member, People Plan Ambassador or email peopleplan@london.ca.