The primary resource for the tables in this paper has been Spiral Dynamics Integral (SDi). The vision for the tables first happened during conversations with Dr Hamilton about the application of the spiral to a northern Manitoba reserve (personal communication, March 6, 2007). The information in Table 1 was also strongly influenced by my own work and background in Human Resource Management. I utilized the concepts from Stewart et al. (2003) to develop the other three columns in the table. I believe an individuals ability to be fully and productively employed are inextricably connected to their current life conditions.
| Development and Deployment of Workers | Spiral Level | Human Resource activity | How healthy is your organization? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Health and Safety | Beige: safety and basic needs | Clear job information: occupational health and wellness standards | Is your job injuriousto your health? Do you have supports available to you? |
| Recruitment and Selection Processes | Purple: group belonging | Recruitment, selection, placement, orientation & retention | Are you a good fit for your job? |
| Organization and Work Design | Red: respect and self-awareness | Employee and labour relations | Do you have voice and autonomy in your job? |
| Training and Development | Blue: authority and order | Assessment, training and feedback | Do you know what your job is? Do you get the training you need? |
| Compensation and Benefits | Orange: money and strategy | Personnel and project finance decisions | Are you adequately paid? Are project budgets supportive? |
| Performance Management | Green: environment awareness | Sustainability, organizational inclusion, holistic planning | Are you informed on the organizations and your performance? |
| Planning | Yellow: self and system integration | Leadership and growth opportunities | Are you given integral opportunities? |