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I <br /> Everett Fire Department Strategic Plan—2013 <br /> Figure 14:Personal Work Environment <br /> 0.9% <br /> 12.0% ' <br /> 1 <br /> •Excellent <br /> W 0 Good <br /> 0 Average <br /> I2 a ®Poor <br /> ■No Opinion <br /> 46.2% <br /> I <br /> This survey question focuses on the work environment of the individual. Responses to this are more <br /> reflective of the immediate surroundings of the employee and the relationship with their immediate I <br /> supervisor.The responses in this dimension are mostly positive, indicating that the "micro"work climate <br /> is good or excellent for the majority of the respondents (58.2%). In 41% of the respondent opinions, <br /> 111 <br /> their personal work environment is average or poor, indicating that some may be coloring the entire <br /> work place as neutral or negative due to the "macro"work climate. This can be exacerbated by informal ' <br /> venting sessions in the workplace, where each employee attempts to out-do the others in expressing <br /> how bad things are. This is a common trait in the fire service. These sessions tend to become cancerous, <br /> however unintended, resulting in an even greater decline in morale. This continuously negative loop can <br /> destroy an organization from within if left unchecked. Front line supervisors play a key role in stopping <br /> these sessions or redirecting these sessions toward more constructive pursuits. <br /> Page 18 <br />