Local health department managers across the country play an important role in transforming the public health workforce to become more joy centered, and therefore better positioned to meet the ongoing demands of keeping our communities safe and healthy. As the first line of support, health department managers play a significant role in influencing staff satisfaction and professional fulfillment, and are in a unique position to influence team culture in ways that feel supportive, positive and safe. Building LHD managers’ capacity to prioritize and implement Joy in Work strategies has the potential to transform why people choose to work in local public health and their motivation to contribute at their highest abilities.
The Joy in Work Implementation Guide is a companion to NACCHO’s 2022 Joy in Work Toolkit, and will help managers put into practice the steps they can use to transform their health departments. Although public health is currently facing headwinds in its collective work, the Joy in Work Implementation Guide is here to help you regain and reinforce the power of our mission as you cultivate joy in the workplace.
Along with the Implementation Guide, the Joy in Work Practice Guide: Building a Culture Where People and Purpose Thrive provides guidance on how to make the case for Joy in Work as a priority focus for local health departments, and includes practical tips and strategies for senior leaders, team leaders, and the workforce to use in their everyday work. Download the guide here.
Along with these two resources, NACCHO has developed the following companion guides designed for managers to begin exploring Joy in Work:
- Manager’s Reflection Guide: It Starts with Me
- A Quick-Launch Blueprint
- Tip Sheet/Joy in Work Implementation for Managers
For more information, contact Ashley Edmiston at [email protected].
