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  • OES has been recognised for its people-first work culture, which it has maintained through a time of staggering growth.<\/li>\n
  • When it comes to employee engagement, OES continues to score well above the industry standard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n
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    This prestigious award was the result of OES achieving high levels of employee engagement \u2013 score of 88 per cent, over 20 points above industry standard \u2013 its authentic and effective leadership, strong employer brand and high performance culture.<\/p>\n

    OES has grown exponentially since it began operation in 2011 as a small start-up. Since entering the Aon Hewitt program in 2014, OES employee numbers have increased by an incredible 304 per cent all the while continuing to grow high levels of engagement.<\/p>\n

    A \u2018people first\u2019 culture<\/h2>\n

    Executive Director of Human Resources, Shanyn Payne says maintaining highly engaged employees through rapid growth is about ensuring a \u2018people first\u2019 culture is at the core of the business strategy, which is communicated at every opportunity throughout all levels of the company.<\/p>\n

    \u201cWe know, beyond a doubt, that businesses with high engagement are more successful, and so we have always made it a priority within OES\u2019s overall strategy,\u201d Shanyn says.<\/p>\n

    \u201cOES has grown quickly, therefore it\u2019s been necessary to maintain a laser-eyed focus on the drivers that keep our people engaged. This means talking to our people, both informally and formally, on a regular basis, and putting in place initiatives employees\u2019 value. This has included a structured mentoring program, making sure our leaders are authentic and inclusive and we hold a weekly All Staff meeting.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Targeted recruitment<\/h2>\n

    The starting point to maintain success, Shanyn says, is implementing a targeted recruitment approach that focuses on recruiting diverse thinking styles as well as finding the right values fit.<\/p>\n

    \u201cAt OES, we believe that innovation and high performance can only come from a diverse and inclusive team. Our targeted recruitment approach has not only seen an 85 per cent success rate with new hires \u2013 \u00a0it has also ensured our people have buy-in with new hires by incorporating a peer and direct report interview within the standard recruitment process,\u201d Shanyn says.<\/p>\n

    \u201cPeople want to work at a place where they are alongside smart, motivated and authentic individuals.\u201d<\/p>\n

    \u201cAt OES, we believe that innovation and high performance can only come from a diverse and inclusive team”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

    A supportive environment<\/h2>\n

    CEO, Denice Pitt, says an inclusive and coaching based approach to leadership is crucial to supporting and motivating employees.<\/p>\n

    \u201cThere is no point trying to get a diverse workforce if you don\u2019t have an environment that supports it.\u00a0 Leadership at OES is aimed to coach and empower employees; there is an unwavering belief that the next big idea can come from anywhere,\u201d Denice says.<\/p>\n

    \u201cWe\u2019ve preserved elements of our start-up mentality even through large scale growth, so we continue to be agile and try new things. At OES, it\u2019s essential that all of our employees are committed and passionate about contributing to a common purpose and vision for our students.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Well above average<\/h2>\n

    OES has consistently scored well above the industry engagement standard of 65 per cent over the past four years, even through rapid growth due to the company\u2019s approach of putting people first.<\/p>\n

    \u201cWe are excited to celebrate our achievements by being named Best of the Best\u2013 it\u2019s a very proud moment for everyone at OES.\u201d<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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