Ever heard the phrase “the buck stops here”? US President Harry S. Truman had a sign saying just that on the Oval Office desk at the White House. It meant that he was ultimately accountable for the decisions that he made. Accountability isn’t about taking the blame, though. Sure, if things go wrong you should be prepared to fix them, but it’s not just about pointing the finger. In fact, creating accountability is one of the best ways to improve performance in the workplace. Taking ownership enhances workplace culture, improves relationships, and motivates staff. By making employees accountable you’re actually empowering them. By the end of this course, you’ll be able to: • Understand accountability • Identify the benefits of accountability • Establish accountability in your workplace Why take this course? To successfully run a business, you’ll need to create accountability. Whether you’re coaching large or small teams, or even individuals, you’ll find this course valuable. It will explain what accountability is, why it’s so important, and how you can create accountability in the workplace. 10 mins | SCORM | Takeaway Tasks
FAQ
Most frequent questions and answers
Co-operative education is a three-way partnership between the university, students and employers. Students apply their classroom knowledge in a series of four-month work experiences. You, the employer, enhance a student’s education, while reaping the unique benefits of CO-OP employees.
- Year-round access to well-motivated, qualified employees.
- Access to potential full-time staff in a controlled environment, reducing your costs and risks.
- Access to a cost-effective source of temporary employees for peak periods or special projects.
- A say in what students learn by working with the university.
- Promotion of your organization as one that believes in developing the potential of young people.
- Access to a great pool of French-speaking, English-speaking and bilingual students.
Most work terms run at least 15 weeks, or four months. They can be no shorter than 13 weeks. Some master’s students, as well as some science and engineering students, are available for 8 or 12 months’ work terms.
All jobs are reviewed by a CO-OP Program Coordinator, and only those providing students with work experience related to their professional development are approved. Administrative activities involved in a job should be less than 10% of the entire workload.
When you first contact SSC, you are assigned one of our Program Coordinators, depending on your discipline of interest. This person is your main contact in our office. As you move through the recruitment process, you also work with a representative from CO-OP Administrative Services, who assists with job posting and interview scheduling.