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

September 10, 2020

How to create employee awards at the college or division level

Recognition can feel most meaningful when it happens among the co-workers you work with every day. There are many reasons to create an award at the level of your division, college or even your team. Consider the morale boost getting recognized provides for individuals, and how awards set and reset the bar for continued achievements among the entire group. Because Staff Senate hosts the university-wide Outstanding Staff Awards, we're often asked by leaders how to start an award program in their area.

September 09, 2020

How to say thanks on LinkedIn

When someone makes a difference in your workweek, there are many ways to tell them you noticed, including on LinkedIn. Saying thank you and recognizing coworkers happens all the time on LinkedIn, so it’s an easy platform to give shout outs because it’s expected.

September 07, 2020

Making recognition cards

Recognizing your team members for their contributions boosts morale. You can use our University of Kentucky recognition card templates in two ways:

September 03, 2020

Recognizing years of service

Our colleagues make meaningful contributions to the university's mission, and many of us have served our students, patients and communities for years. Beyond the one-year anniversary mark, consider also celebrating "years of service" milestones for your team. "Years of service" refers to the number of years an employee has worked for the university. The university makes these milestones easy to celebrate with service award pins. You'll find 3 styles of pins available to you and your team.