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Garrison Commander Col. Hui Chae Kim briefed workforce members on the results of the annual Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute Organizational Climate Survey on Oct. 29 in the building 60 auditorium at Fort McCoy.
The purpose of the climate survey is to gather information to help managers and commanders clarify both positive and negative views that members have of an organization, especially those that may affect mission readiness, Kim said in the briefing. The findings are used to come up with ways to improve the organization’s climate.
Most categories showed slight increases from 2018 responses. Positive categories in the survey included job satisfaction and opinion of organizational performance, which both scored 80 percent approval, well above the Department of Defense (DOD) average. The DOD scored 66 and 67 percent approval ratings.
The exceptions to the increases over 2018 were in commitment, sexual-assault reporting knowledge, and sexual-assault retaliation climate.
Kim said areas of weakness were inclusion at work, opinion of senior leadership, and organizational processes, which received between 64 and 69 percent favorable ratings.
Specifically referring to the opinion of senior leadership and perceived communication problems, Kim asked other senior leadership throughout the installation for assistance in fixing any mistrust or communication issues between junior- and senior-level employees.
“The commander is responsible for everything, and I take that on, but I also need your help,” Kim said. “I need the senior leaders within the directorates, as well as division chiefs and branch chiefs, to think about how you are leading.”
Participation decreased in 2019 compared to the previous year, Kim said. He urged employees to take part in future surveys to make sure their voices are heard.
The garrison commander addressed some of the concerns employees have shared with him or staff members about participating in the annual DOD survey. Some may be skeptical about their anonymity, fear retaliation, or think nothing will be done about the issues mentioned, he said.
“I would urge you to take part in it. I know some folks are skeptical about being identified … but (I) will tell you, we’re not going to be able to identify you. At all,” Kim said.
Overall, Kim said he was very proud of the garrison and its workforce and will continue to work on improvements. Some of the measures implemented after the 2018 survey results included creation of the Workforce Advisory Work Group, Employee Recognition and Awards Program, and the Civilian Career Advancement Program.
“I am extremely, extremely privileged and proud and honored to be garrison commander of Fort McCoy,” Kim said. “I really appreciate the individuals who provided comments and recommendations, (especially) specific to communication issues.”
Afterward, the Equal Opportunity, Equal Employment Opportunity, and Army Community Service offices conducted training on anti-harassment/bullying measures and Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention.
The climate survey generally takes place in late summer each year.
Located in the heart of the upper Midwest, Fort McCoy is the only U.S. Army installation in Wisconsin.
The installation has provided support and facilities for the field and classroom training of more than 100,000 military personnel from all services each year since 1984.
Learn more about Fort McCoy online at https://home.army.mil/mccoy, on Facebook by searching “ftmccoy,” and on Twitter by searching “usagmccoy.”
| Date Taken: | 11.06.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 11.06.2019 16:17 |
| Story ID: | 350782 |
| Location: | FORT MCCOY, WI, US |
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