STRATEGIC PLANNING

National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)

CHALLENGE

The Office of Human Resources at the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) recognized an opportunity to elevate employee integration and recognition practices to foster greater workforce engagement and enhance satisfaction.

ACTION

CIDIS delivered powerful strategic planning and analytics support to effectively address these critical challenges:

  • Conducted a comprehensive analysis of workforce climate survey data to decisively identify and address specific gaps in recognition and integration.
  • Designed and facilitated impactful strategic planning sessions with key stakeholders to uncover root causes and develop actionable solutions that enhance recognition and promote employee integration.
  • Crafted compelling, data-driven recommendations for innovative recognition initiatives and integration programs that are designed to elevate employee satisfaction, foster collaboration, and drive performance.
  • Partnered with implementation champions to create robust and detailed plans for executing the approved initiatives, ensuring seamless integration and maximum impact.
  • Custom Training Design: Collaborated with ARPA-E leadership to develop a training session focused on optimizing their unique recruitment process and improving decision-making.
  • Process Analysis: Worked with staff to assess their current hiring procedures and identify areas that could be improved.
  • Research & Insights: Conducted in-depth research to identify common challenges in recruiting and hiring, providing real-world examples to enhance learning.
  • Interactive Training: Created and facilitated a workshop with group discussions and practical examples, tailored to ARPA-E’s culture and audience.

IMPACT

CIDIS’s strategic support catalyzed transformative improvements in OHR’s employee recognition culture. The agency successfully rolled out several impactful initiatives, including the “High 5” recognition program and an innovative new hire engagement program. Leveraging data-driven insights and delivering targeted implementation support, CIDIS empowered OHR to establish robust and sustainable practices for employee recognition and integration. These initiatives lay the groundwork for sustainable employee recognition and integration practices.