2019 Survey Results
Valuable feedback from 5,700+ campus employees
In 2019, we administered our UK@Work employee engagement survey for the third time. More than 5,700 faculty and campus staff provided their feedback. Overall, scores have improved or held steady in all 13 of our survey areas.
Notably, an overwhelming majority of our employees believe strongly in our mission and are proud to be associated with UK. We have also made great strides in creating a community where our employees feel they belong.
The survey also helps us identify our efforts to improve. Stress was one area clearly identified to address in our next steps.
Highlights of the results and a link to a PDF overview can be found below.
Our strengths identified Top 5 items
I believe strongly in the goals and mission of the University.
I am proud to be associated with UK.
I have a very clear idea of the responsibilities for my faculty position/job.
My Department Chair/Director /Dean/Supervisor: Treats me with respect.
My work gives me a sense of personal accomplishment.
Areas for improvement Bottom 5 items
From what I hear, our pay is as good as or better than the pay in similar institutions.
I think action will be taken based on the problems identified in the survey.
The amount of stress I experience at work significantly reduces my effectiveness. (Disagreeing is the favorable response.)
In my opinion, decisions at UK are made in a timely manner.
I think the University is doing a good job of retaining its most talented faculty and staff.
Most improved
| 2015 | 2017 | 2019 | Trend | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership I have confidence in the decisions made by my college/unit/area leadership. |
2015 60% |
2017 61% |
2019 74% |
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| Leadership There is sufficient contact between college/unit/area leadership and faculty/staff at UK. |
2015 54% |
2017 56% |
2019 66% |
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| Diversity and inclusion I feel that my college/unit/area leadership supports equal opportunity for all faculty/staff. |
2015 64% |
2017 66% |
2019 75% |
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| University culture UK is highly regarded by its faculty/staff. |
2015 61% |
2017 64% |
2019 73% |
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| Working relationships Differing opinions are openly discussed in reaching decisions in my department. |
2015 57% |
2017 60% |
2019 68% |
Least improved
| 2015 | 2017 | 2019 | Trend | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stress, balance and workload The amount of stress I experience at work significantly reduces my effectiveness. Employees disagreeing with this statement is the favorable response. |
2015 55% disagree |
2017 54% disagree |
2019 48% disagree |
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| Empowerment UK has established a climate where people can challenge our traditional ways of doing things. |
2015 50% |
2017 59% |
2019 54% |
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| Pay and benefits From what I hear, our benefits are as good as or better than the benefits in similar institutions. |
2015 83% |
2017 84% |
2019 81% |
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| Sustainable engagement I am proud to be associated with UK. |
2015 92% |
2017 92% |
2019 89% |
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| Stress, balance and workload My work schedule allows sufficient flexibility to meet my personal/family needs. |
2015 82% |
2017 84% |
2019 82% |
