1. Welcome to the University-level Staff Survey event Hosted by Professor Paul White, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, and members of the University Executive Board (UEB)

2. University-level Staff Survey Event.

3. 2014 Staff Survey Andrew Dodman Director of Human Resources

4. 21/01/2016© The University of Sheffield Response rates 4,630 members of staff completed and returned the survey (72%) Highest response rate for any HEI surveyed by Capita in 2013–14

5. 21/01/2016© The University of Sheffield Response rates 7,912 free text comments Strong response rate from the academic community (79%) Cross section of the community Why? #tellsam

6. 21/01/2016© The University of Sheffield Council-level University goal Percentage of staff who are proud to work for the University is now at % Positive 201494 per cent+8 per cent % Positive 201286 per cent+8 per cent % Positive 200878 per cent- 94% Results

7. 21/01/2016© The University of Sheffield 94% are proud to work for the University (HEI norm 86% positive) 87% would recommend the University as an excellent place to work (HEI norm 86% positive) 96% would recommend the University as an excellent place to study 65% feel valued by the University (HEI norm 54% positive) Results

8. 21/01/2016© The University of Sheffield My Job There was an 86% positive response from staff when asked if their work gave them a sense of personal achievement (74% in 2012). My Manager/Supervisor “Overall, my manager/supervisor does a good job of managing me” has increased to 82% (72% in 2012). Results

9. 21/01/2016© The University of Sheffield My Department/Faculty There was an 78% positive response from staff when asked if “Considering everything, my Faculty/Professional Services is well led” University Leadership & Strategic Direction ‘Considering everything, the University as a whole is well led’ has increased to 86% (from 72% in 2012). Results

10. 21/01/2016© The University of Sheffield What we need to work on Managing change 47% of staff feel able to influence change in their department (new question for 2014) Employee voice/involvement 50% of staff said there are opportunities for them to contribute to the direction of the University (19% higher than 2012)

11. 21/01/2016© The University of Sheffield What we need to work on University leadership 56% of staff said the University Leaders are aware of the major issues they face in their department (21% higher than 2012) 59% of staff feel that the University Leaders are sufficiently visible in the University (20% higher than 2012)

12. 21/01/2016© The University of Sheffield Next steps Engagement with staff to contribute to University-level action plan – starting with this event Focus on communication with University Executive Board and increasing visibility and connectivity

13. 21/01/2016© The University of Sheffield Today’s objectives Demonstrate that everyone’s contribution matters and is valued Ensure people feel they have a voice at our University and that it is heard Tease out what the key actions would be to achieve this Improve visibility of the senior leader community People here today feel that the event has been a good use of time and that actions will be taken as a result

14. University-level Staff Survey Event.

16. Interactive discussion one: Creating a connected University

17. 21/01/2016© The University of Sheffield Question one What would the University look and feel like if everyone felt connected to our purpose and direction every day?

18. 21/01/2016© The University of Sheffield Question two What is stopping us from being like this?

19. 21/01/2016© The University of Sheffield Question three What do we need to do to make this happen?

20. 21/01/2016© The University of Sheffield Summarising What is the single message that you can see from everything written on your table cloth which your group would like to share?

21. University-level Staff Survey Event.

22. 21/01/2016© The University of Sheffield Today’s objectives Demonstrate that everyone’s contribution matters and is valued Ensure people feel they have a voice at our University and that it is heard Tease out what the key actions would be to achieve this Improve visibility of the senior leader community People here today feel that the event has been a good use of time and that actions will be taken as a result

23. Thank you for sharing your ideas today.