Say Hello to the Employee Engagement Committee

Employee engagement is not measured by how happy or satisfied you are with your job. It is the emotional and functional commitment employees make to their employer and its goals. Ask yourself these questions: Do I have a clear understanding of how NYCHA fulfills its mission and how my work contributes to its success? Do I take pride in my work by going the extra mile? Do I feel loyal to NYCHA and promote our successes publicly? If you answered “Yes!” to any of these questions, then you are among an exceptional group of American workers (30 percent) who describe themselves as “engaged.”

NYCHA’s efforts to become a more efficient and effective landlord depend on the commitment of all employees to our goals. With this in mind, Yvette Andino, Director for Employee Engagement and Special Assistant to the Chair, established NYCHA’s first Employee Engagement Committee (EEC). Eighty employees applied to be members; 21 employees representing a cross section of departments and roles were selected.

On May 3, Chair and CEO Shola Olatoye met with the group at its first meeting, explaining that the EEC is critical to: increase employees’ awareness and understanding of NextGen NYCHA; identify how NextGen NYCHA impacts staff operations and responsibilities and promotes a culture of inclusiveness; and strengthen relationships between NYCHA staff across departments, levels, and titles. After opening remarks, introductions and ice breakers, EEC members jumped right in, outlining common goals and discussing the importance of core values.

This year, EEC members will partner with NYCHA leadership to create and support a cohesive, collaborative organization. Founding members are tasked with establishing a solid foundation and structure for future EEC members to build on. Through monthly meetings and strategic initiatives, the EEC will seek to:

• Help employees be more productive and creative in their work; • Enhance professional development among its members;
• Assist NYCHA in achieving its strategic goals and initiatives; and
• Serve as ambassadors for NextGen NYCHA.

NextGen NYCHA aims to meet the urgent housing needs of one in every 14 New York City residents through a more efficient and effective organization. The EEC will cultivate an organizational culture to achieve this goal.

Stay tuned for more information about how you can support the work of the EEC and our NextGen NYCHA mission.

Meet the New Employee Engagement Committee

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