1. 2012 Employee Climate Survey

2. 2012 Employee Climate Survey
Committee Members
Kim Bender Director, Office of Assessment
Tony DeCrosta Executive Director, Human Resources
Laura Jensen Director, Institutional Research
Bob Jones Professor College of Vet Med and Biomed Sciences & Coordinator HLC
Dave McKelfresh Executive Director, Assessment -VPSA
Mary Ontiveros VP Diversity and Associate VP Enrollment and Access
Lori Smith Director, Training and Development
Paul Thayer Associate VP for Student Affairs and Special Advisor to the Provost for Retention
Zinta Byrne Associate Professor, Psychology
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3. 2012 Employee Climate Survey
Introduction
Focus on Diversity
Administrative Professional Council (APC)
Classified Personnel Council (CPC)
Human Resources
Commission on Women and Gender Equity
Contingent Faculty
Commitment to Campus
Extension (on campus /off campus employees)
Campus/Fort Collins Community
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4. 2012 Employee Climate Survey
Introduction
Most recent of a number of efforts to improve workplace climate over last 10 years
Survey of Work Experiences and Diversity Activities – 2002
Survey of Contingent Faculty on the Colorado State University Campus – 2009
Commission on Women and Gender Equity Campus Climate – 2011
Strengthen the sustainability of CSU workforce
Inform adaptive management efforts
Support specific goals of the strategic plan
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5. 2012 Employee Climate Survey
Survey Framework
Value & appreciation
Diversity efforts
Voice
Professional development
Colleagues & co-workers
Supervisor performance
Benefits & resources
Personal safety
Accessibility
Harassment
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6. 2012 Employee Climate Survey
Administration
Employees were asked to rate their level of agreement with a variety of statements on a five-point Likert scale
Representation across divisions, colleges, and employee groups
Nearly 2,400 respondents
14.3% minority
39.2% male
11.0% off-campus
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7. Quantitative Analysis
Between group differences were minimal if present at all
Employee group
Faculty rank
Full-time/part-time status (faculty)
Minority status
Gender
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8. Quantitative Analysis
Some areas of potential concern
Classified staff
Associate professors
Part-time faculty (Q60)
Harassment
Proportion of ‘neutral’ responses
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9. Quantitative Conclusions
Generally, employees responded favorably but…the results have limitations
Absolute value v. between group differences
Provide baseline data only because most questions are different from previous surveys
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10. 2012 Employee Climate Survey
Qualitative Analysis
What contributes most to the quality of your life at work at CSU?
Response Category
Count
Coworkers and Colleagues
Students
Supervisor
Flexibility
Meaningful Work
Campus Environment
Personal/Professional Development
Recognition/Appreciation
Salary/Benefits
Variety of work and level of autonomy
No answer/negative answer
697
227
199
186
159
148
140
105 87 63 39
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11. 2012 Employee Climate Survey
Qualitative Analysis
What detracts most from the quality of your life at work at CSU?
Response Category
Count
Budget Concerns
Coworkers/Colleagues
Heavy Workload/Schedule
Supervisor/Leadership
Administration
Campus Facilities
Poor Communication
Lack of Professional Development; Not Feeling Valued
No Answer
415
315
311
239
154
130
125
101 74
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12. 2012 Employee Climate Survey
Qualitative Analysis
What experience has had the greatest positive impact on you with regard to diversity?
Response Category
Count
Working or Experience with a Diverse Individual
Campus Acceptance, Feeling Welcomed
No Experience, No Answer
Supervisor/Leadership
Diversity Education, Discussion, Organization/Group
Previous Life Experience
442
203
160 95 53 46
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13. 2012 Employee Climate Survey
Qualitative Analysis
What experience has had the greatest negative impact on you with regard to diversity?
Response Category
Count
No Experience, No Answer
Witnessed/Experienced Discrimination
Concern of Reverse Discrimination
Not Enough Diversity
Administration or Campus Services
“Sick” of Hearing about Diversity
Language Barrier
Narrow Definition of Diversity
Negative Experience with a Diverse Person/Group
282
273 95 78 51 29 25 24 13
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14. 2012 Employee Climate Survey
Qualitative Analysis
Please offer suggestions on how CSU might improve the campus environment.
Response Category
Count
Increase Diversity Training, Services & Awareness
Address Issues with Management, Supervisors & Leaders
Not Sure
Give Raises
Better Benefits
Increase Communication Between Departments and Administration
Improve Facilities
Redistribution of Resources
208
146
102 72 61 55 48 37
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15. 2012 Employee Climate Survey
Focus Group Analysis
How would you describe how employee groups interact?
Many misconceptions and stereotypes
Hiring/evaluation practices are not consistent
Some AP staff feel “powerless” because they are included as part of the faculty manual
Classism and issues of respect exists
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16. 2012 Employee Climate Survey
Focus Group Analysis
What is CSU doing well to improve our climate?
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Training and Organizational Development
Commitment to Campus
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17. 2012 Employee Climate Survey
Focus Group Analysis
What areas could use improvement?
Supervisor training in leadership/mentoring
Heavy workload and budget issues
Cumbersome hiring processes
Increase support for dealing with HR or supervisor issues
Increase the quantity and timeliness of feedback for employees
More transparency from executive leadership
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18. 2012 Employee Climate Survey
Impact of the Survey
Serve to help us learn about ourselves, celebrate our successes and target areas in need of further effort
Results have served and will continue to serve as a catalyst for future discussions (both formal and informal)
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19. Questions/Comments?