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“An efficient organization thrives on employees who are not only engaged but also aligned with its core values and culture. By fostering a work environment that is respectful, quiet, and motivating, the company boosts both individual and collective performance, thereby achieving its strategic goals.
In Switzerland, employers are legally obligated to ensure the health and safety of their employees (Art. 6 LTr. and OLT 3). Conducting a relational audit, or workplace climate assessment, serves as a vital tool for evaluating the professional atmosphere, identifying any existing tensions, and implementing customized strategies to enhance professional relationships.”
Aurélie Nusbaum-de Francesco
What is a relational audit ?
A relational audit is an anonymized approach designed to provide employers with a comprehensive analysis of the work climate within a specific service, department, or organization experiencing challenges.
The primary goal is to gain a deep understanding of professional relationships, identify problems, and propose effective solutions to enhance collaboration and prevent the development of a toxic or detrimental work environment.
This intervention focuses on several key aspects:
Managerial
Evaluating leadership practices and styles.
Organizational
Diagnosing internal processes and work dynamics.
The relational audit empowers employers to make informed decisions to maintain a healthy and harmonious work environment. Recommendations may include informal measures, such as mediation, training, and coaching, or formal measures, like realignment, reorganization, revision of internal processes, or conducting internal investigations.
The steps and benefits of a relational audit in a company
Conducting a workplace climate assessment involves a structured and rigorous process designed to deliver reliable and actionable results:
- Define the Strategy: Identify the employer’s specific needs, understand the organization’s values and culture, and set clear objectives for the audit.
- Collect Data: Conduct individual interviews while ensuring confidentiality and anonymity to capture employees’ lived experiences.
- Analyze the Results: Anonymize the collected data, identify tensions and dysfunctions along with their root causes, and synthesize the information to draw clear and objective conclusions.
- Propose Solutions: Provide the client with a comprehensive report containing concrete recommendations to address identified issues and sustainably improve the work climate.
Practical cases: Achieving measurable results through relational audits
A relational audit can be especially beneficial in the following scenarios :
- A team appears to be struggling, yet no formal complaints have been filed.
- A satisfaction survey reveals widespread discontent within a department.
- Repeated informal complaints suggest managerial or organizational dysfunctions s.
- Multiple employees report a toxic atmosphere within their team.
- There is a high turnover rate or frequent sick leaves within a team.
These situations require a structured intervention to understand the root causes of tensions and implement appropriate solutions.
Why assign your relational audit to a trusted person?
With recognized expertise in conflict management, labor law, and the prevention of psychosocial risks, Aurélie Nusbaum-de Francesco offers customized relational audits designed to meet the specific needs of organizations. Her neutrality and systemic approach foster a climate of trust, enabling a thorough analysis of relational and organizational challenges.
Utilizing a proven methodology, she delivers precise and tailored recommendations that consider human dynamics, organizational constraints, and applicable regulations.
Each intervention is personalized to ensure tangible results, with the goal of sustainably enhancing team cohesion and performance
Transform your relationships through a workplace climate assessment
The relational audit is a strategic tool designed to evaluate and enhance the professional climate while preserving trust and collaboration within teams.
This collaborative process enables :
- The identification of tensions and dysfunctions without the need for cumbersome formal investigations.
- The development of concrete solutions tailored to the organization’s unique characteristics.
- The promotion of a healthy and motivating professional environment that fosters employee engagement.
Contact Aurélie Nusbaum-de Francesco to discuss implementing a relational audit within your organization. Together, let’s develop effective solutions to enhance professional relationships and ensure a harmonious and productive work environment.
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