SE3 Best Practice
Business Management Training
What to know
The 2016 SE3 survey results show that people who left the profession cited “poor management” as one of their top reasons for leaving.
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Best Practice 1B
Performance Review Process
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The 2016 SE3 survey results show that, compared to entry staff/entry level engineers, principals/owners are 32% more likely to agree or strongly agree that expectations for advancement are effectively communicated in their firms.
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Best Practice 2
Align Daily Tasks with Career Goals
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The 2016 SE3 survey results found that across all age groups and genders, one of the factors that correlated most strongly with career satisfaction was having daily tasks that align with career objectives. |
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Best Practice 3
Mentorship
What to know
According to the 2016 SE3 survey results, respondents with identified mentors reported being more satisfied with career trajectory and career choice. Specifically, 83% of respondents with mentors reported being satisfied, while only 67% of respondents without mentors reported being satisfied.
The 2016 SE3 survey results highlight that respondents without mentors were 22% more likely to considering leaving the profession than respondents with mentors.
The 2016 SE3 survey results show that respondents with mentors were more likely to aspire to principal positions than respondents without mentors. Specifically, 41% of women and 35% of men with mentors aspired to be principals.
The 2016 SE3 survey results identify poor management (e.g. unclear directions, misaligned tasks, and lack of recognition/appreciation) as one of the top reasons people leave structural engineering. |
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Firm Management
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Related articles/sites:How to Start a Mentorship Program
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Best Practice 4
Burnout
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This article from HR Morning notes the possible negative effects of burnout:
How many of your employees are suffering from burnout? |
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Firm Management
All Levels
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Best Practice 5
Gender Pay Gap
What to know
Out of 1,401 men and 553 women who provided pay data in the 2016 SE3 survey, women reported making $27,500 per year less than men, on average.
The 2016 SE3 survey found that a $9,000 pay gap was present for senior engineers/project managers, a $12,000 pay gap was present for associates/shareholders, and a $52,000 pay gap was present for principals/owners.
According to the 2016 SE3 survey results, pay/compensation was ranked third by women and the top reason by men when asked for reasons to consider leaving the structural engineering profession. For those who left the profession, women rated pay/compensation sixth, while men ranked it first amongst the factors leading to their exit.
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Firm Management
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Best Practice 6
Flexibility Benefits
What to know
According to the 2016 SE3 survey results, the biggest discrepancies in benefits that were offered versus those that were desired were weekly schedule flexibility and parental leave with full benefits.
Some respondents to the 2016 SE3 survey expressed criticism of their peers who choose to use flexibility benefits. Criticisms included perceived reduction of productivity, decreased motivation, decreased accountability to clients and significant inconvenience to other staff. |
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Firm Management
Study showing that increased flexibility benefits alleviates employee stress about balancing family with work and improves employee happiness, health, loyalty, and productivity.
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Best Practice 7
Employees with Children
What to know
The 2016 SE3 survey found that people with children often experience stigmas and career setbacks.
Having children was one of the factors most highly correlated with overall job satisfaction in the 2016 SE3 study.
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Best Practice 8
Internal Engagement Survey
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Best Practice 9
Hire and Retain a Diverse Workplace
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