Employee engagement | Human Resources

Employee engagement matters

Your feedback changes policies, benefits and drives action led by college and divisions.

Engagement survey scores

See our strengths and areas of improvement from our surveys in 2023 and before

Ways to boost engagement in your area:

Workshops and speakers for groups

2023

MOST RECENT Employee engagement survey

6,000+

Campus employees participated

86%

Believe strongly in our mission and goals

We’re recognized as a top workplace

Our overall employee engagement scores have improved or held steady in recent years. This improvement affirms the accolades we continue to receive as a place to work.

News

July 09, 2021

How employee engagement and experience insights can be helpful post-pandemic

The last year and a half proved challenging yet insightful when it comes to working from home. While we all faced one large obstacle, each person had a unique experience dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. As the world embraces the lessons learned and returns to more of the way things were pre-pandemic, it is critical to understand the impacts COVID may have had on employee engagement.

April 09, 2021

Connecting with Colleagues and Giving Praise

It is important to take time to connect with our co-workers and show appreciation to each other for all that we contribute to the University of Kentucky. Technology is an essential part of the modern workplace and has made this easier than ever. Whether we are physically distanced or not, the programs and apps we use almost every day allow us to continue to connect. As campus (and the world) continue to open back up, we know that technology will continue to permeate our lives. Let's use it to our advantage.

September 18, 2020

Tried and true recognition best practices

Distinguish appreciation from recognition Sometimes we use appreciation and recognition interchangeably, but they're different and employees need both. While appreciation is important all the time, recognition is earned and deserved based on a milestone, achievement or specific contribution. Most simply put, appreciation is about who people are and recognition is about what they do.

September 10, 2020

4 ways to show your team their well-being matters

Nothing says “I appreciate you” more than showing someone that you care. That’s why, as a supervisor, one important way you can show that you care is by supporting your employees in their well-being.Try any or all of these four ideas to create a positive work environment. Showing you care about each of your team members' well-being can have such a great impact on their lives.