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810 8 6 Please deliver this comment to Mr. Johnson: <br /> We need to take a look at the hierarchical structure of the way city divisions /departments /offices <br /> are set up. It is true that we, as an organization, are a bureaucracy. This needs to change. There is <br /> too little employee involvement — respect in the workplace, and too many rules attached to making <br /> even the smallest decisions / changes — it takes involving too many people out of the scope of the <br /> area which needs change, and not involving enough of those who have direct experience / <br /> knowledge. We need an environment which is open and accepting of new_ways and new ideas, not <br /> doing things the same just because "they've always been done that way." We're out of touch with <br /> way our community and the business world have been changing. Let's move forward to bridge the <br /> gap. <br /> 826 8 6 I've always been treated fairly in the organization and my concems and needs have been heard. I <br /> feel respected and close with my work family. <br /> 811 8 6 Please don't let this become a futile exercise. <br /> 814 8 6 I think one of the best aspects of my job is the flex -time. I think the City should allow more of this <br /> — also tele- commuting and job sharing. <br /> 831 8 6 Other than police and fire, I feel the city organization does not adequately recognize (monetarily or <br /> otherwise) the contribution that is made by front -line employees (i.e. those that interact with the <br /> public in problem solving situation; situations that are highly charged and stressful) Often, it <br /> would be nice to see a change is this area...(combat pay perhaps ?) <br /> 651 8 6 Too much money is being spent to remodel our office at 1902 Roosevelt. Existing office is <br /> relatively new and would really only need minor changes to suit the needs of additional staff at <br /> this location. I hate to see the tax payers' money being spent this way. <br /> 226 8 7 I think that the city's "diversity" policy needs to embrace all including all abilities /disabilities, all <br /> races, all religious affiliations, and home life orientations. All of our policies should treat each <br /> employee equally (healthcare benefits, family leave...etc.) Until these things happen are our <br /> "diversity policy" is integrated fully into the city policies there are going to be disagreements <br /> regarding these issues between employees and management. Further, question #69 is a horrible <br /> way for the city to get it's quota information. We are all differently abled and on some of us it is <br /> just more obvious. <br /> 837 8 7 The city lacks leadership /management in many decision making positions...hence decisions are not <br /> made or are not timely. Too many meetings, consultants used...again to alleviate anyone from <br /> having to make a decision. ISD is a good example, with good people with good skills leaving, rifts <br /> developing between ISD and RIS, and between ISD and other departments. Mid -to -long term <br /> effects will be negative and noticeable. <br /> 780 8 7 What is the real purpose of this survey? <br /> 234 8 7 Overall the city is a good place to work, but line employee's such as we have in our dept. which <br /> perform to a high standard day in and day out need to know their worth to the city. The city can do <br /> that by bringing those personnel that are underpaid up to scale. The city wages are more so a <br /> reflection of a generic status or pay scale, not taking into account the diversity of divisions and <br /> work sections within the organization. The city needs to get up to speed in that respect. We have <br /> got great people, treat them right. <br /> 231 8 7 attached Mallard Fillmore cartoon: <br /> And so, while the jury is still out on how the dinosaurs became extinct, many contemporary <br /> scholars now blame... <br /> ...their lack of respect for diversity.. <br />