🔍 Meet PC Wendy Janas, the Compassionate Cop Keeping Colleagues in Blue 🚔👮‍♀️
In a bid to retain more officers within Dyfed-Powys Police, PC Wendy Janas is stepping up with a proactive approach that’s making a difference. Created in 2023, her role as a well-being and retention officer aims to tackle officer turnover with innovative “say and stay” interviews.
These chats are a fresh take on support, encouraging officers considering leaving to voice their concerns early. With topics ranging from flexible working to mentoring and welfare support, the goal is to adjust work conditions, making staying an appealing option.
The results? Impressive! Out of 49 interviews, 31 officers have decided to stay, reflecting a 63% success rate. This encouraging trend coincides with a decrease in the national attrition rate, partly attributed to pay uplifts.
Key reasons for officers contemplating leaving include personal commitments, work-life balance, and well-being. PC Janas is there to listen, understand, and help navigate these issues compassionately and confidentially.
While her method doesn’t promise instant fixes—much depends on organisational priorities—it’s a step towards understanding and addressing what makes officers consider departing. After all, policing is rewarding but demanding, with officers facing grueling shifts, exposure to violence, and high workloads.
PC Janas’s commitment doesn’t end with just officers; she extends her support to police staff, ensuring a holistic approach to retention. Her efforts represent a beacon of potential in an often challenging environment.
So, to all those donning their uniforms, remember there’s someone ready to listen and help you navigate your career in blue. PC Janas is proving that sometimes all it takes is an open, understanding conversation to make a difference. 🌟👮‍♂️
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