JAI, Ireland’s leading educational non-profit is celebrating the latest Employee Survey Results – with 100% of staff proud of the work that they do in the organisation.
All 31 employees responded to the survey, conducted in April and gave a valuable insight into the culture of the company, with almost three-quarters of staff saying they enjoyed a good work-life balance.
The findings coincide with latest figures from the Non-profit Sector [1], which showed that increasingly, employees are motivated by mission and social change, recognition, autonomy and engagement.
The JAI Employee Survey also showed:
- 94% of staff enjoyed working in JAI.
- 87% feel enthusiastic about the work.
- 87% feel connected to the purpose, values and mission of the organization.
The survey also highlighted what employees value most about the organization, with respondents valuing creativity, in person events with students and volunteers and the diversity of the role.
Aoibheann Doyle, author of the report said the results are hugely positive. She said: “Current studies shows that only 11% of Irish employees[2] are engaged in their work. Our survey demonstrated that we have a team who are extremely connected to the organisation’s mission shown through their high levels of enjoyment and enthusiasm at work. The trust and respect reflected in the survey is just an indication of the dedication of staff throughout the organisation to making JAI a great place.”
And JAI CEO Helen Raftery said the survey is a valuable tool. She said: “Our team members are fully committed to the purpose of the organisation and deserve huge credit for their diligence and professional expertise. The findings of the survey will inform a number of policy changes and enhancements to ensure we continue to offer the best possible environment for the team and every individual to enjoy working for Junior Achievement Ireland and to achieve success and fulfilment in their role.”
Junior Achievement Ireland is a member of one of the world’s largest educational non-profits, helping prepare young people for their futures by delivering hands-on, experiential learning in entrepreneurship, employability, financial literacy and the value of STEAM.
Reaching more than 12 million young people each year, Junior Achievement (JA) is one of few organisations with the scale, experience, and passion to build a brighter future for the next generation.
JAI was established in Ireland in 1996 and since then has built up a strong demand from schools throughout the country and created successful partnerships with 110 leading organisations across 165 sites.
For more information, contact Deirdre O’Donovan 087 3890255.
[1] HR Blog (1 Jun): Nonprofit Sector Facing Unique Challenges According to HR BarometerReport | The Wheel
[2] Gallup, 2024. Indicators: Employee Engagement. [Online] Available at: https://www.gallup.com/394373/indicator-employee-engagement.aspx