VCW for Receituarium: Decreasing Employee Absence and Improving Motivation
Strategies to decrease employee absence and improve motivation at Receituarium.
How to decrease employee absence and improve motivation?
This project addresses the challenge of high employee absenteeism and low motivation at Receituarium, a Portuguese food production company, utilizing the Value Creation Wheel (VCW) framework.
Overview:
Receituarium faced challenges with high employee absenteeism, low motivation, and increased turnover, impacting productivity and morale. The team used the VCW framework to develop a comprehensive strategy, focusing on improving the recruitment process and implementing motivation initiatives.
Application and Process:
The process began with a diagnostic phase, analyzing Receituarium's current recruitment process, employee costs, and external factors. The core challenge was defined: decreasing employee absence and improving motivation. The team then generated ideas and filters through brainstorming, interviews, and research. The POCR method was used to refine these ideas and filters. Through VCF and MCDA, the team narrowed down potential solutions, focusing on creating a new recruitment process and implementing motivation initiatives.
Key Takeaways:
Improved Recruitment Process: Implement a rigorous assessment process, including behavioral assessments and structured interviews, to ensure better alignment between candidates and company culture.
Motivation Initiatives: Introduce motivation initiatives, such as recognition programs, productivity goals, and employee well-being measures (e.g., free fruit and coffee), to foster a positive work environment.
Defined Ideal Candidate: Develop a clear profile of the ideal candidate to streamline the recruitment process and improve candidate selection.
Employee Surveys: Conduct regular employee surveys to gather feedback on motivation, productivity, and satisfaction.
Transparent Communication: Enhance transparency and communication regarding productivity goals and company expectations.
Value Creation Funnel: The VCW funnel and MCDA effectively narrowed down a large number of ideas to the most feasible and impactful solutions.
Value Proposition: By implementing a refined recruitment process and targeted motivation initiatives, Receituarium can create a more engaged and productive workforce, leading to reduced absenteeism, improved retention, and enhanced overall performance.
Conclusion:
The VCW framework effectively guided Receituarium in developing a strategy to address its employee-related challenges, demonstrating the methodology's effectiveness in helping companies improve their internal processes and foster a positive work environment.