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Only 3% of staff felt motivated: How Missouri corrections rebuilt its workplace culture — Photo by Ann H on Pexels

3% Staff Motivated Missouri Corrections Revives Workplace Culture

A simple mentorship system revived morale at Missouri Corrections by pairing new hires with veteran staff, creating regular peer-coach check-ins, and linking performance to public recognition, lifting motivation from a mere 3% to significantly higher levels across the agency. In March 2024, only 3% of Missouri corrections staff reported feeling