De Montfort University Staff Engagement Survey 2015 January 2016 Project Number: 7581 University‐Wide Report Delivering quality survey, research and analysis solutions
De Montfort University Staff Engagement Survey 2015
January 2016
Project Number: 7581
University‐Wide ReportDelivering quality survey, research and analysis solutions
[Capita Business Services Limited. Registered Office: 71 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0XA. Company No. 2299747]
Organisational Contact Information
Address: Capita Surveys and Research Spa House Hookstone Park Harrogate North Yorkshire HG2 7DB
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De Montfort University Staff Engagement Survey 2015
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Contents
Background ............................................................................................................................................. 4
Presentation of results ........................................................................................................................ 4
Confidence intervals and statistical reliability .................................................................................... 5
Participation ............................................................................................................................................ 6
PART A – Employee Engagement and Organisation Climate .................................................................. 7
The employee engagement and organisation climate tables ............................................................. 7
PART B – Areas of Strength ................................................................................................................... 10
PART C – Areas for Improvement ......................................................................................................... 13
PART D – Survey Results ....................................................................................................................... 14
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De Montfort University
Staff Engagement Survey 2015
Background
In November 2015, De Montfort University launched its staff engagement survey, to provide an opportunity for employees to feedback on their experiences in working for De Montfort University, and to highlight issues they feel should be addressed in the future.
The survey was designed by Capita Surveys and Research (in conjunction with De Montfort University) as an e‐survey, with an option to complete the survey on paper or over the telephone.
The survey was distributed on 2nd November 2015 with a closure date of 14th December 2015. Capita Surveys and Research processed and validated 1,418 completed survey questionnaires from De Montfort University employees; this gives a response rate of 52% based on the 2,733 staff invited to participate.
Presentation of results
This report presents a summary of the results for the whole organisation i.e. everyone who participated in the survey.
Part A includes Key employee engagement and organisation climate indicators and comparisons with other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
Part B includes The most positive issues rated by staff, identified as organisation strengths.
Part C includes The most negative issues rated by staff and identified as areas for improvement.
Part D includes A presentation of the survey results in chart format. Each section displays questions in appropriate groups in chart format with percentages. It should be noted the sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.
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Confidence intervals and statistical reliability
The respondents to the questionnaire are only a sample of the total De Montfort University population, so we cannot be 100% certain that the figures obtained are exactly those we would have if everybody had returned their questionnaires, i.e. the ‘true values’. We can, however, predict the variation between the sample results and the ‘true’ values from the knowledge of the size of the samples on which the results are based, the ‘confidence level’.
In social research, the most common measure of confidence for this prediction is the 95% confidence interval – where the chances are 95 out of 100 that the true value would be within a specified range – i.e. if everyone had responded. As a general guide it is calculated that the results for De Montfort University are within +/‐ 1% (the confidence interval), for each question. The confidence interval guide for 2012 was +/‐ 1%. This means when considering improvements and deteriorations between the years there would need to be a change of two percentage points in response for most questions.
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Participation
The following chart shows the response rate for all staff who responded to De Montfort University’s staff engagement survey.
A total of 1,418 survey questionnaires were completed and returned by the 2,733 members of staff invited to participate in the survey: this means that the overall response rate for De Montfort University is 52%.
Response rates for individual areas of work ranged from 30% to 100%.
2733
1418
Number distributed
Number completed
Response Rate = 52%
47%
58%
30%
43%
50%
38%
83%
62%
58%
73%
84%
62%
80%
100%
55%
Estates and Commercial Services
Executive, Governance and Legal Services
Faculty of Art, Design and Humanities
Faculty of Business and Law
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Faculty of Technology
Finance
Information Technology & Media Services
Library & Learning Services
Marketing & Communications
People and Organisational Development
Research, Business & Innovation
Strategic and International Partnerships
Strategic Planning Services
Student & Academic Services
Response Rates by Area of Work
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PART A – Employee Engagement and Organisation Climate
The following tables compare some of the key results from the survey for De Montfort University in relation to the other Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) that Capita supported to undertake a staff survey in 2014‐2015.
The tables on the following pages show the key questions included in the survey which measure employee engagement, i.e. ‘motivated and involved employees, who are supporters of the University’ and organisation climate i.e. ‘ how things are in the work environment’. Positive responses to these questions demonstrate high levels of employee job satisfaction which leads to the University providing a good quality service to students and other service users.
Making comparisons with other HEIs helps put the employee engagement results into context and highlight De Montfort University’s strengths and areas for improvement. However, the comparisons are not used on their own to decide the issues for improvement within the University. The negative perceptions from staff responding to the survey may not be the same as those identified by the HEI comparisons, but should also be considered as areas for improvement.
The employee engagement and organisation climate tables
The yellow tables on the following pages show the ‘agree’ percentages for De Montfort University compared to the median score of other HEIs. The information in the final column of the tables indicates whether the University score is statistically significantly different when compared to other HEIs. Statistical significance does not necessarily mean it is an important difference. What it does indicate is where a real difference exists between the University score and the median HEI score, and the difference is not just by chance related to some other factor such as the response rate, or the size of the organisation etc.
For ease of reference the statistically significant differences are shown in green where the difference is a better score than the median for the benchmark group, and in red where the difference is worse than median.
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Employee engagement and organisation climate Table 1: (Questions where a high score is a good result)
Question
De Montfort University
2015Agree %
HEI benchmark
Agree %
StatisticallySignificantDifference
Q1‐6 I am satisfied with my current role and level of responsibility
77% 74% Yes
Q2‐1 The University is a good place to work 88% 88% No
Q2‐3 I feel valued by the University 66% 55% Yes
Q2‐8 My line manager helps me find a good work‐life balance
74% 72% Yes
Q3‐2 I feel safe and secure in my working environment 95% 92% Yes
Q3‐9 Do you know how to report accidents and incidents? 76% 69% Yes
Q4‐6 My line manager keeps me informed about things I should know about
80% 77% Yes
Q5‐2 As part of the annual review cycle, have you had an individual appraisal/review in the last 12 months?
83% 83% No
Q5‐9 I am satisfied with my current level of learning and development
77% 73% Yes
Q5‐10 I feel fairly paid for the work I do 68% 65% Yes
Q7‐3 I am satisfied with the support I get from my line manager
80% 80% No
Q9‐1 I feel the University delivers good quality service to students and others
92% 87% Yes
Q9‐3 I feel proud to work for the University 89% 86% Yes
Q9‐5 Would you recommend the University to a friend as a place to work? (excludes ‘don’t know’)
87% 84% Yes
Q10‐1 The University’s Executive Board manage and lead the University well (excludes ‘don’t know’)
79% 70% Yes
Q11‐1 On the whole, communication in the University is effective
76% 55% Yes
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Employee engagement and organisation climate Table 2: (Questions where a low score is a good result)
Question
De Montfort University
2015Agree %
HEI benchmark
Agree %
StatisticallySignificantDifference
Q6‐7 Have you felt discriminated against at work in the last 12 months?
11% 10% No
Q7‐10 Overall I feel unduly stressed at work 30% 30% No
Q8‐1 Are you currently being harassed or bullied at work? 3% 5% Yes
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PART B – Areas of Strength
To identify the areas of strength in De Montfort University, all the agree/disagree questions are ranked according to the values assigned to each question. Values are assigned to each response i.e. Agree = 4; Tend to Agree = 3; Tend to Disagree = 2; Disagree = 1 (scores are reversed for negatively phrased questions). Values for each participant’s response are added together to generate an overall question score. It is possible that two questions with the same aggregate percentage may have different question scores, so one may appear as an area of strength or improvement while the other does not. Those questions generating the most positive values i.e. with a score above 3.00 are listed below.
Equality, diversity and respect Q6‐4 I am satisfied with my level of awareness of equality and diversity issues and how to
react appropriately with colleagues and students 3.75
Q6‐2 I am aware of the University’s Equality and Diversity Strategies 3.73Q6‐6e The University respects people equally regardless of their marital or civil partnership
status 3.68
Q6‐6i The University respects people equally regardless of their sexual orientation 3.66Q6‐3 I am aware of the staff involvement groups (for Black and Ethnic Minority; Disabled;
and Lesbian, Gay, Bi‐sexual and Transgender staff) 3.64
Q6‐6h The University respects people equally regardless of their religion or belief (or lack of) 3.64Q6‐6d The University respects people equally regardless of their gender identity 3.64Q6‐6f The University respects people equally regardless of their pregnancy/maternity
(including paternity leave) status 3.63
Q6‐6b The University respects people equally regardless of their disability status 3.62Q6‐6g The University respects people equally regardless of their race or ethnic background 3.62Q6‐6c The University respects people equally regardless of their sex 3.53Q6‐6a The University respects people equally regardless of their age 3.50Q6‐5a I feel the University acts fairly, regardless of equality characteristics* with regard to
recruitment 3.48
Q6‐1 I believe the University is committed to equality of opportunity for all of its staff 3.38Q6‐5b I feel the University acts fairly, regardless equality characteristics* with regard to
career progression/promotion 3.22
Role and responsibilities Q1‐4 I have a clear understanding about expected standards of behaviour 3.71Q1‐1 I have a clear understanding about my role within the University 3.57Q1‐3 I have a clear understanding about expected standards of performance 3.53Q1‐5 I am trusted to do my job 3.49Q1‐2 I have a clear understanding about what I am expected to achieve in my job 3.46Q7‐1 I can decide on my own how to go about doing my work 3.42Q7‐2 I feel I have the opportunity to use my professional expertise/skills to contribute to
the University 3.33
Q1‐6 I am satisfied with my current role and level of responsibility 3.17
Health, safety and wellbeing Q3‐2 I feel safe and secure in my working environment 3.59Q3‐8 I am satisfied that my personal safety is treated seriously at work 3.40Q3‐7 Health and Safety is a high priority in my Faculty/Directorate 3.27
*Equality characteristics are: age, disability status, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity (including paternity) status, race or ethnic background, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation
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Quality of service Q9‐2 I feel my Department delivers good quality service to students and others 3.48Q9‐1 I feel the University delivers good quality service to students and others 3.37 Feeling valued and supported Q2‐5 I feel valued by colleagues 3.46Q7‐4 I am satisfied with the support I get from my work colleagues 3.40Q2‐4 I feel valued by my Faculty/Directorate 3.05 Satisfaction at work Q2‐1 The University is a good place to work 3.40Q9‐4 I feel proud to work for my Faculty/Directorate 3.38Q9‐3 I feel proud to work for the University 3.38Q2‐2 My Faculty/Directorate is a good place to work 3.35 The University’s Executive Board Q10‐3 The University’s Executive Board build strong, positive relationships with the
community 3.36
Q10‐8 The University’s Executive Board are focused on meeting the needs of students/others 3.28Q10‐2 The University’s Executive Board set out a clear vision of where the organisation is
headed 3.27
Q10‐6 The University’s Executive Board support new ideas for improving services for students and others
3.16
Q10‐4 The University’s Executive Board manage and lead the Faculty/Directorate well 3.14Q10‐5 The University’s Executive Board set out a clear vision of where the
Faculty/Directorate is headed 3.08
Q10‐1 The University’s Executive Board manage and lead the University well 3.05 Line management Q4‐1 My line manager ensures I have the skills to be able to do my job well 3.31Q4‐2 My line manager is available when needed 3.30Q4‐3 My line manager gives me recognition for work done well 3.26Q7‐3 I am satisfied with the support I get from my line manager 3.23Q4‐6 My line manager keeps me informed about things I should know about 3.19Q4‐4 My line manager provides me with feedback about my performance 3.15Q4‐9 My line manager has sufficient authority to make decisions 3.13Q4‐8 My line manager involves me in decisions made that affect me in my area of work 3.09Q4‐5 My line manager helps to motivate me to give my best 3.01 Working environment Q3‐1 I have a comfortable work space (including temperature, lighting, etc.) 3.23Q3‐3 I have a place I can go, away from my desk/work area, for rest or break at work 3.04 Learning and development Q5‐8 I am clear about what training and development opportunities are available to me 3.19Q5‐9 I am satisfied with my current level of learning and development 3.09 Working together Q3‐5 People are willing to help each other even if it means doing something outside their
usual activities 3.07
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Pay and benefits Q5‐11 Overall, I feel the University offers a good pay and reward package 3.03 Work‐life balance Q2‐8 My line manager helps me find a good work‐life balance 3.03
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PART C – Areas for Improvement
To identify the areas for improvement in De Montfort University, all the agree/disagree questions are ranked according to the values assigned to each question. Values are assigned to each response i.e. Agree = 4; Tend to Agree = 3; Tend to Disagree = 2; Disagree = 1 (scores are reversed for negatively phrased questions). Values for each participant’s response are added together to generate an overall question score. It is possible that two questions with the same aggregate percentage may have different question scores, so one may appear as an area of strength or improvement while the other does not. Those questions generating the most negative values i.e. with a score below 2.50 are listed below. Workload/bureaucracy Q3‐4 I feel I have had to put in a lot of extra time in the last 12 months to meet the
demands of my workload** 1.86
Q1‐7 I feel that too many approvals are needed for routine decisions** 2.14Q7‐7 I am required to do unimportant tasks which prevent me completing more important
ones** 2.42
**Questions that were worded negatively have had their scores reversed
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PART D – Survey Results
A presentation of the survey results in chart format in the same order as the questionnaire for ease of reference. All the main results charts (for scale response questions) are structured in a similar way:
1. Question: The text of the question that was asked. 2. Response chart: The percentage of respondents who selected each response option for this
question, rounded to the nearest whole percentage, is presented in a stacked bar chart. It is important to look at this detailed breakdown, not just the percentage of positive responses, when interpreting the survey results. Note that the rounding percentages occasionally results in the total percentage not adding up to exactly 100%.
3. Total Responses: The number of valid responses that were received for the question.
4. Positive: The total percentage of positive responses that were received for the question in 2015. Where a question is positively phrased for example ‘Q2‐1 The University is a good place to work ’ the ‘Positive’ heading shows the total of ‘Agree/Tend to agree’ or ‘Yes’ responses. Where the question is negatively phrased for example ‘Q1‐7 I feel that too many approvals are needed for routine decisions’ the ‘Positive’ heading shows the ‘Disagree/Tend to disagree’ or ‘No’ responses.
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1: Your Role at DMU
66 27 5 2
Total Responses
1407
Positive93 %
Q1‐1 I have a clear understanding about my role within the University
60 29 9 2
Total Responses
1397
Positive89 %
Q1‐2 I have a clear understanding about what I am expected to achieve in my job
65 26 7 2
Total Responses
1395
Positive91 %
Q1‐3 I have a clear understanding about expected standards of performance
76 21 3
1
Total Responses
1395
Positive96 %
Q1‐4 I have a clear understanding about expected standards of behaviour
65 22 8 4
Total Responses
1411
Positive88 %
Q1‐5 I am trusted to do my job
47 30 15 8
Total Responses
1400
Positive77 %
Q1‐6 I am satisfied with my current role and level of responsibility
29 36 25 9
Total Responses
1390
Positive34 %
Q1‐7 I feel that too many approvals are needed for routine decisions
% Disagree% Agree % Tend to Agree % Tend to Disagree
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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2: Job Satisfaction
55 33 8 3
Total Responses
1405
Positive88 %
Q2‐1 The University is a good place to work
53 34 9 4
Total Responses
1402
Positive87 %
Q2‐2 My Faculty/Directorate is a good place to work
30 36 22 12
Total Responses
1392
Positive66 %
Q2‐3 I feel valued by the University
39 34 19 7
Total Responses
1393
Positive73 %
Q2‐4 I feel valued by my Faculty/Directorate
57 34 7 3
Total Responses
1399
Positive91 %
Q2‐5 I feel valued by my colleagues
31 42 17 10
Total Responses
1398
Positive73 %
Q2‐6 I feel my job security at the University is good
32 36 20 12
Total Responses
1390
Positive68 %
Q2‐7 The University provides good support to help me balance my work and personal commitments
38 35 17 9
Total Responses
1392
Positive74 %
Q2‐8 My line manager helps me find a good work‐life balance
32 36 22 11
Total Responses
1403
Positive68 %
Q2‐9 I feel I have a good work‐life balance
% Disagree% Agree % Tend to Agree % Tend to Disagree
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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2: Job Satisfaction
25 40 23 8 4
Total Responses
1409
Positive65 %
Q2‐10 Overall, how happy are you working at the University? (Of a score of 1 to 5, where 1 is Least Happy and 5 is Most Happy)
% 4 % 5% 1 % 2 % 3
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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3: Working Environment, Health, Safety and Wellbeing
49 31 15 6
Total Responses
1416
Positive80 %
Q3‐1 I have a comfortable work space (including temperature, lighting, etc.)
66 29 4 2
Total Responses
1409
Positive95 %
Q3‐2 I feel safe and secure in my working environment
47 24 17 13
Total Responses
1394
Positive70 %
Q3‐3 I have a place I can go, away from my desk/work area, for rest or break at work
46 28 18 7
Total Responses
1398
Positive25 %
Q3‐4 I feel I have had to put in a lot of extra time in the last 12 months to meet the demands of my workload
30 51 16 4
Total Responses
1404
Positive81 %
Q3‐5 People are willing to help each other even if it means doing something outside their usual activities
23 46 20 12
Total Responses
1399
Positive68 %
Q3‐6 I feel the University is interested in my wellbeing
43 44 10 3
Total Responses
1405
Positive87 %
Q3‐7 Health and Safety is a high priority in my Faculty/Directorate
51 40 6 3
Total Responses
1405
Positive91 %
Q3‐8 I am satisfied that my personal safety is treated seriously at work
% Disagree% Agree % Tend to Agree % Tend to Disagree
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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3: Working Environment, Health, Safety and Wellbeing
76 6 18
Total Responses
1404
Positive76 %
Q3‐9 Do you know how to report accidents and incidents?
% No % Not Sure% Yes
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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4: My Line Manager
50 35 12 4
Total Responses
1394
Positive85 %
Q4‐1 My line manager ensures I have the skills to be able to do my job well
49 36 10 4
Total Responses
1400
Positive85 %
Q4‐2 My line manager is available when needed
50 32 13 6
Total Responses
1395
Positive82 %
Q4‐3 My line manager gives me recognition for work done well
45 32 18 6
Total Responses
1392
Positive76 %
Q4‐4 My line manager provides me with feedback about my performance
39 31 21 9
Total Responses
1387
Positive70 %
Q4‐5 My line manager helps to motivate me to give my best
% Disagree% Agree % Tend to Agree % Tend to Disagree
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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4: My Line Manager
45 35 14 6
Total Responses
1392
Positive80 %
Q4‐6 My line manager keeps me informed about things I should know about
32 37 21 10
Total Responses
1347
Positive69 %
Q4‐7 My line manager deals with poor performance effectively
42 33 17 8
Total Responses
1390
Positive75 %
Q4‐8 My line manager involves me in decisions made that affect me in my own area of work
43 35 15 7
Total Responses
1388
Positive78 %
Q4‐9 My line manager has sufficient authority to make decisions
% Disagree% Agree % Tend to Agree % Tend to Disagree
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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5: MAX/MyAppraisal, Learning and Development
84 16
Total Responses
1381
Positive84 %
Q5‐1 Have you had objectives set for your work?
% No% Yes
83 11 6
Total Responses
1399
Positive83 %
Q5‐2 As part of the annual review cycle, have you had an individual appraisal/review in the last 12 months?
% No % I've not been here long enough
% Yes
74 26
Total Responses
1149
Positive74 %
Q5‐3 Was your appraisal useful for you? (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q5‐2)
66 34
Total Responses
1140
Positive66 %
Q5‐4 Did the appraisal or performance review leave you feeling your work is valued by the University? (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q5‐2)
77 23
Total Responses
1140
Positive77 %
Q5‐5 As part of your appraisal, did you agree a Personal Development Plan (PDP)? (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q5‐2)
% No% Yes
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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5: MAX/MyAppraisal, Learning and Development
37 9 55
Total Responses
867
Positive37 %
Q5‐6 Have you received the training, learning and development identified in the plan? (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q5‐5)
55 7 38
Total Responses
903
Positive55 %
Q5‐7 Has your line manager supported you in accessing the training, learning and development? (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q5‐5)
% No % Too Early To Say
% Yes
41 41 15 4
Total Responses
1401
Positive82 %
Q5‐8 I am clear about what training and development opportunities are available to me
39 38 17 6
Total Responses
1391
Positive77 %
Q5‐9 I am satisfied with my current level of learning and development
33 35 18 15
Total Responses
1398
Positive68 %
Q5‐10 I feel fairly paid for the work I do
35 41 15 9
Total Responses
1394
Positive77 %
Q5‐11 Overall, I feel the University offers a good pay and reward package
% Disagree% Agree % Tend to Agree % Tend to Disagree
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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6: Equality and Diversity
57 28 10 5
Total Responses
1391
Positive85 %
Q6‐1 I believe the University is committed to equality of opportunity for all of its staff
76 22 2
0
Total Responses
1389
Positive98 %
Q6‐2 I am aware of the University’s Equality and Diversity Strategies
72 23 4 2
Total Responses
1388
Positive94 %
Q6‐3 I am aware of the staff involvement groups (for Black and Ethnic Minority; Disabled; and Lesbian, Gay, Bi‐sexual and Transgender staff)
77 21 2
1
Total Responses
1394
Positive98 %
Q6‐4 I am satisfied with my level of awareness of equality and diversity issues and how to react appropriately with colleagues and students
61 30 6 3
Total Responses
1363
Positive91 %
Q6‐5a I feel the University acts fairly, regardless of equality characteristics* with regard to recruitment
48 32 13 7
Total Responses
1350
Positive80 %
Q6‐5b I feel the University acts fairly, regardless equality characteristics* with regard to career progression/promotion
63 27 7 3
Total Responses
1357
Positive90 %
Q6‐6a The University respects people equally regardless of their age
% Disagree% Agree % Tend to Agree % Tend to Disagree
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
For Q6-5 (a) and (b) 'equality characteristics*' are: 'age, disability status, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy/maternity (including paternity) status, race or ethnic background, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation'
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6: Equality and Diversity
68 27 4
1
Total Responses
1352
Positive95 %
Q6‐6b The University respects people equally regardless of their disability status
64 26 7 2
Total Responses
1356
Positive91 %
Q6‐6c The University respects people equally regardless of their sex
69 28 3
1
Total Responses
1330
Positive96 %
Q6‐6d The University respects people equally regardless of their gender identity
71 26 2
1
Total Responses
1336
Positive98 %
Q6‐6e The University respects people equally regardless of their marital or civil partnership status
68 28 3
1
Total Responses
1330
Positive96 %
Q6‐6f The University respects people equally regardless of their pregnancy/maternity (including paternity leave) status
69 26 4
1
Total Responses
1342
Positive95 %
Q6‐6g The University respects people equally regardless of their race or ethnic background
70 26 3
1
Total Responses
1340
Positive96 %
Q6‐6h The University respects people equally regardless of their religion or belief (or lack of)
% Disagree% Agree % Tend to Agree % Tend to Disagree
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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6: Equality and Diversity
71 26 3
1
Total Responses
1336
Positive97 %
Q6‐6i The University respects people equally regardless of their sexual orientation
% Disagree% Agree % Tend to Agree % Tend to Disagree
11 89
Total Responses
1391
Positive89 %
Q6‐7 Have you felt discriminated against at work in the last 12 months?
% No% Yes
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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6: Equality and Diversity
20 80
Total Responses
147
Positive80 %
Q6‐8 Which factor(s) was the discrimination based on? Age (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q6‐7)
9 91
Total Responses
147
Positive91 %
Q6‐8 Which factor(s) was the discrimination based on? Caring responsibilities (children or dependent adults) (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q6‐7)
16 84
Total Responses
147
Positive84 %
Q6‐8 Which factor(s) was the discrimination based on? Disability status (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q6‐7)
24 76
Total Responses
147
Positive76 %
Q6‐8 Which factor(s) was the discrimination based on? Sex (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q6‐7)
2 98
Total Responses
147
Positive98 %
Q6‐8 Which factor(s) was the discrimination based on? Gender identity (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q6‐7)
2 98
Total Responses
147
Positive98 %
Q6‐8 Which factor(s) was the discrimination based on? Marital /civil partnership status (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q6‐7)
5 95
Total Responses
147
Positive95 %
Q6‐8 Which factor(s) was the discrimination based on? Pregnancy, Maternity or Paternity (Leave) status (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q6‐7)
% No% Yes
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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6: Equality and Diversity
20 80
Total Responses
147
Positive80 %
Q6‐8 Which factor(s) was the discrimination based on? Part‐time working (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q6‐7)
3 97
Total Responses
147
Positive97 %
Q6‐8 Which factor(s) was the discrimination based on? Political conviction / trade unionism (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q6‐7)
21 79
Total Responses
147
Positive79 %
Q6‐8 Which factor(s) was the discrimination based on? Race or ethnic background (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q6‐7)
9 91
Total Responses
147
Positive91 %
Q6‐8 Which factor(s) was the discrimination based on? Religion or belief (or lack of) (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q6‐7)
31 69
Total Responses
147
Positive69 %
Q6‐8 Which factor(s) was the discrimination based on? Role/level in the organisation (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q6‐7)
99
1
Total Responses
147
Positive99 %
Q6‐8 Which factor(s) was the discrimination based on? Sexual orientation (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q6‐7)
10 90
Total Responses
147
Positive90 %
Q6‐8 Which factor(s) was the discrimination based on? Other, please specify below (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q6‐7)
% No% Yes
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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6: Equality and Diversity
8 92
Total Responses
147
Positive92 %
Q6‐9 Was the person responsible: more junior than you (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q6‐7)
60 40
Total Responses
147
Positive40 %
Q6‐9 Was the person responsible: more senior than you (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q6‐7)
17 83
Total Responses
147
Positive83 %
Q6‐9 Was the person responsible: at the same level as you (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q6‐7)
21 79
Total Responses
147
Positive79 %
Q6‐9 Was the person responsible: can’t say (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q6‐7)
% No% Yes
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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7: Your Work Experience
53 38 7 2
Total Responses
1404
Positive91 %
Q7‐1 I can decide on my own how to go about doing my work
51 35 10 4
Total Responses
1391
Positive86 %
Q7‐2 I feel I have the opportunity to use my professional expertise/skills to contribute to the University
49 31 14 6
Total Responses
1391
Positive80 %
Q7‐3 I am satisfied with the support I get from my line manager
52 39 8 2
Total Responses
1393
Positive90 %
Q7‐4 I am satisfied with the support I get from my work colleagues
9 22 38 31
Total Responses
1382
Positive69 %
Q7‐5 Relationships at work are strained
12 24 40 24
Total Responses
1386
Positive64 %
Q7‐6 I am unable to handle all the conflicting demands on my time at work
24 29 29 18
Total Responses
1383
Positive48 %
Q7‐7 I am required to do unimportant tasks which prevent me completing more important ones
30 34 19 17
Total Responses
1384
Positive64 %
Q7‐8 I am able to take regular breaks on most days
% Disagree% Agree % Tend to Agree % Tend to Disagree
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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7: Your Work Experience
6 28 58 9
Total Responses
1400
Positive9 %
Q7‐9 I feel stressed at work
% Never% Always % Frequently % Occasionally
30 70
Total Responses
1229
Positive70 %
Q7‐10 Overall, I feel unduly stressed at work (Based on respondents who answered "Always", "Frequently" and "Occasionally" to Q7‐9)
% No% Yes
79 21
0
Total Responses
365
Q7‐11 Is this due to: (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q7‐10)
% Home % Work % Both
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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7: Your Work Experience
22 78
Total Responses
365
Positive78 %
Q7‐12 What do you feel this is due to? Conflict with colleagues/team members (Based on respondents who answered "Work" and "Both" to Q7‐11)
40 60
Total Responses
365
Positive60 %
Q7‐12 What do you feel this is due to? Conflicting instructions (Based on respondents who answered "Work" and "Both" to Q7‐11)
20 80
Total Responses
365
Positive80 %
Q7‐12 What do you feel this is due to? Conflict with managers (Based on respondents who answered "Work" and "Both" to Q7‐11)
20 80
Total Responses
365
Positive80 %
Q7‐12 What do you feel this is due to? Insufficient feedback (Based on respondents who answered "Work" and "Both" to Q7‐11)
42 58
Total Responses
365
Positive58 %
Q7‐12 What do you feel this is due to? Insufficient resources (other than staff) (Based on respondents who answered "Work" and "Both" to Q7‐11)
67 33
Total Responses
365
Positive33 %
Q7‐12 What do you feel this is due to? Insufficient staff (Based on respondents who answered "Work" and "Both" to Q7‐11)
% No% Yes
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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7: Your Work Experience
22 78
Total Responses
365
Positive78 %
Q7‐12 What do you feel this is due to? Insufficient training/development (Based on respondents who answered "Work" and "Both" to Q7‐11)
38 62
Total Responses
365
Positive62 %
Q7‐12 What do you feel this is due to? Lack of autonomy/independence (i.e. personal freedom to make decisions) (Based on respondents who answered "Work" and "Both" to Q7‐11)
19 81
Total Responses
365
Positive81 %
Q7‐12 What do you feel this is due to? Lack of support from colleagues (Based on respondents who answered "Work" and "Both" to Q7‐11)
31 69
Total Responses
365
Positive69 %
Q7‐12 What do you feel this is due to? )Lack of support from manager (Based on respondents who answered "Work" and "Both" to Q7‐11
50 50
Total Responses
365
Positive50 %
Q7‐12 What do you feel this is due to? Organisational change (Based on respondents who answered "Work" and "Both" to Q7‐11)
99
1
Total Responses
365
Positive99 %
Q7‐12 What do you feel this is due to? Too much autonomy/independence (Based on respondents who answered "Work" and "Both" to Q7‐11)
% No% Yes
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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7: Your Work Experience
23 77
Total Responses
365
Positive77 %
Q7‐12 What do you feel this is due to? Unclear role (Based on respondents who answered "Work" and "Both" to Q7‐11)
17 83
Total Responses
365
Positive83 %
Q7‐12 What do you feel this is due to? Unconstructive feedback (Based on respondents who answered "Work" and "Both" to Q7‐11)
76 24
Total Responses
365
Positive24 %
Q7‐12 What do you feel this is due to? My workload (Based on respondents who answered "Work" and "Both" to Q7‐11)
72 28
Total Responses
365
Positive28 %
Q7‐12 What do you feel this is due to? Work demands (Based on respondents who answered "Work" and "Both" to Q7‐11)
16 84
Total Responses
365
Positive84 %
Q7‐12 What do you feel this is due to? Other, please specify (Based on respondents who answered "Work" and "Both" to Q7‐11)
% No% Yes
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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8: Bullying and Harassment
3 97
Total Responses
1394
Positive97 %
Q8‐1 Are you CURRENTLY being harassed or bullied at work?
% No% Yes
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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8: Bullying and Harassment
What is the harassment or bullying related to? (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q8‐1)
Q8‐2
Age 5
Caring responsibilities (children or dependent adults)
2
Disability 5
Ethnicity/Race 10
Gender 5
Political conviction / trade unionism 5
Role/level in the organisation 44
Sexual Orientation 2
Other, please specify 22
%
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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8: Bullying and Harassment
63 37
Total Responses
46
Positive37 %
Q8‐3 Who is the source(s)? A person/people from my team (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q8‐1)
37 63
Total Responses
46
Positive63 %
Q8‐3 Who is the source(s)? A person/people from my Faculty/Directorate (not my team) (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q8‐1)
20 80
Total Responses
46
Positive80 %
Q8‐3 Who is the source(s)? A person/people from a different Faculty/ Directorate (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q8‐1)
13 87
Total Responses
46
Positive87 %
Q8‐3 Who is the source(s)? A student/students (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q8‐1)
4 96
Total Responses
46
Positive96 %
Q8‐3 Who is the source(s)? A person/people from outside the University (e.g. the public) (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q8‐1)
11 89
Total Responses
46
Positive89 %
Q8‐4 How would you describe the person/people responsible? More junior than you (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q8‐1)
17 83
Total Responses
46
Positive83 %
Q8‐4 How would you describe the person/people responsible? At the same level as you (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q8‐1)
% No% Yes
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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8: Bullying and Harassment
72 28
Total Responses
46
Positive28 %
Q8‐4 How would you describe the person/people responsible? More senior than you (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q8‐1)
13 87
Total Responses
46
Positive87 %
Q8‐4 How would you describe the person/people responsible? Can’t say (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q8‐1)
52 48
Total Responses
46
Positive48 %
Q8‐5 What form does this harassment and bullying take? Excessive criticism (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q8‐1)
43 57
Total Responses
46
Positive57 %
Q8‐5 What form does this harassment and bullying take? Hostility (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q8‐1)
100
0
Total Responses
46
Positive100 %
Q8‐5 What form does this harassment and bullying take? Inappropriate physical contact (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q8‐1)
11 89
Total Responses
46
Positive89 %
Q8‐5 What form does this harassment and bullying take? Offensive behaviour (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q8‐1)
57 43
Total Responses
46
Positive43 %
Q8‐5 What form does this harassment and bullying take? Patronising language (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q8‐1)
% No% Yes
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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8: Bullying and Harassment
41 59
Total Responses
46
Positive59 %
Q8‐5 What form does this harassment and bullying take? Selective application of rules (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q8‐1)
22 78
Total Responses
46
Positive78 %
Q8‐5 What form does this harassment and bullying take? Setting unrealistic deadlines (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q8‐1)
39 61
Total Responses
46
Positive61 %
Q8‐5 What form does this harassment and bullying take? Singled out for unfair treatment (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q8‐1)
37 63
Total Responses
46
Positive63 %
Q8‐5 What form does this harassment and bullying take? Threats about job security (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q8‐1)
43 57
Total Responses
46
Positive57 %
Q8‐5 What form does this harassment and bullying take? Unwelcome looks or remarks (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q8‐1)
7 93
Total Responses
46
Positive93 %
Q8‐5 What form does this harassment and bullying take? Other, please specify below (Based on respondents who answered "Yes" to Q8‐1)
% No% Yes
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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9: DMU Culture and Values
47 45 7 2
Total Responses
1383
Positive92 %
Q9‐1 I feel the University delivers good quality service to students and others
56 37 6
1
Total Responses
1384
Positive93 %
Q9‐2 I feel my Department delivers good quality service to students and others
51 38 9 2
Total Responses
1381
Positive89 %
Q9‐3 I feel proud to work for the University
54 34 10 3
Total Responses
1367
Positive87 %
Q9‐4 I feel proud to work for my Faculty/Directorate
% Disagree% Agree % Tend to Agree % Tend to Disagree
71 10
Total Responses
1374
Positive71 %
Q9‐5 Would you recommend the University to a friend as a place to work?
% No% Yes
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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10: Leadership
29 38 10 8 15
Total Responses
1360
Positive67 %
Q10‐1 The University’s Executive Board manage and lead the University well
40 42 7 4 8
Total Responses
1367
Positive82 %
Q10‐2 The University’s Executive Board set out a clear vision of where the organisation is headed
44 35 5 4 11
Total Responses
1355
Positive80 %
Q10‐3 The University’s Executive Board build strong, positive relationships with the community
38 37 12 6 7
Total Responses
1359
Positive75 %
Q10‐4 My Faculty/Directorate Senior Management Team manage and lead the Faculty/Directorate well
36 36 15 7 7
Total Responses
1365
Positive72 %
Q10‐5 My Faculty/Directorate Senior Management Team set out a clear vision of where the Faculty/Directorate is headed
37 37 10 6 10
Total Responses
1355
Positive74 %
Q10‐6 My Faculty/Directorate Senior Management Team support new ideas for improving services for students and others
27 34 19 12 8
Total Responses
1363
Positive61 %
Q10‐7 My Faculty/Directorate Senior Management Team listen to and respond to the views of staff
41 42 7 4 6
Total Responses
1366
Positive83 %
Q10‐8 My Faculty/Directorate Senior Management Team are focused on meeting the needs of students/others
% Disagree % Don't know% Agree % Tend to Agree % Tend to Disagree
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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11: Communication
26 49 20 5
Total Responses
1370
Positive76 %
Q11‐1 On the whole, communication in the University is effective
28 47 18 6
Total Responses
1374
Positive76 %
Q11‐2 On the whole, communication within my Faculty / Directorate is effective
24 39 27 10
Total Responses
1350
Positive62 %
Q11‐3 There are opportunities for me to feed my views upwards in the University
18 35 29 17
Total Responses
1348
Positive53 %
Q11‐4 I am confident my ideas or suggestions will be listened to
% Disagree% Agree % Tend to Agree % Tend to Disagree
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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12: Managing Change
48 28 6 19
Total Responses
1384
Positive48 %
Q12‐1 The current pace of change in the University is:
% Too slow % No Opinion% About right % Too fast
21 41 26 11
Total Responses
1329
Positive63 %
Q12‐2 Generally change within the University is managed well
23 43 25 9
Total Responses
1336
Positive65 %
Q12‐3 Generally change within my Faculty/Directorate is managed well
26 38 25 12
Total Responses
1338
Positive64 %
Q12‐4 I have sufficient opportunities to question managers about change at work
17 36 32 15
Total Responses
1340
Positive53 %
Q12‐5 When changes are made at work, I am clear how they will work out in practice
% Disagree% Agree % Tend to Agree % Tend to Disagree
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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13: Comments
Please note below one thing that you feel could be IMPROVED at the UniversityQ13‐1
What theme would you say your comment is related to? Please select a theme for your comment
Communication 12
Facilities/Environment 7
Feeling Valued/Supported 13
Job Satisfaction 5
Job Security 3
Management ‐ Immediate/Local 8
Pay & Benefits 5
Relationships/Co‐operation 4
Role & Responsibilities 8
Senior Management 16
Student/Service User Satisfaction 3
Training, development & progression 6
Other 10
%
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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13: Comments
Please note below one thing that you think is GOOD about working for the UniversityQ13‐2
What theme would you say your comment is related to? Please select a theme for your comment
Communication 2
Facilities/Environment 7
Feeling Valued/Supported 12
Job Satisfaction 21
Job Security 2
Management ‐ Immediate/Local 3
Pay & Benefits 9
Relationships/Co‐operation 15
Role & Responsibilities 4
Senior Management 5
Student/Service User Satisfaction 7
Training, development & progression 4
Other 10
%
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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14: About You
In which Faculty/Directorate and department/division are you based?Q14‐1
Estates and Commercial Services 10
Executive, Governance and Legal Services 1
Faculty of Art, Design and Humanities 11
Faculty of Business and Law 9
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences 19
Faculty of Technology 10
Finance 4
Information Technology & Media Services 7
Library & Learning Services 6
Marketing & Communications 3
People and Organisational Development 3
Research, Business & Innovation 2
Strategic and International Partnerships 4
Strategic Planning Services 1
Student & Academic Services 10
%
Estates and Commercial Services
Campus Services ‐ Cleaning 56
Campus Services ‐ Post & Porterage 2
Campus Services ‐ Leisure & Conference 8
Central Management/Projects 6
Estates Management (inc. Accommodation Office)
8
Maintenance 7
Security 11
None of the above 2
%
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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14: About You
In which Faculty/Directorate and department/division are you based?Q14‐1
Faculty of Art, Design and Humanities
Faculty of Art, Design and Humanities ‐ Faculty Support
17
Leicester School of Architecture 3
School of Arts 23
School of Design 35
School of Humanities 20
None of the above 2
%
Faculty of Business and Law
Faculty of Business and Law ‐ Faculty Support 17
Department of Accounting & Finance 12
Department of Human Resource Management 5
Department of Politics & Public Policy 14
Department of Strategy, Management & Marketing
27
School of Law 23
None of the above 3
%
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences
Faculty of Health and Life Sciences ‐ Faculty Support
20
Leicester School of Pharmacy 20
School of Allied Health Sciences 14
School of Applied Social Sciences 17
School of Nursing and Midwifery 26
None of the above 3
%
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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14: About You
In which Faculty/Directorate and department/division are you based?Q14‐1
Faculty of Technology
Faculty of Technology ‐ Faculty Support 16
Leicester Media School 31
School of Computer Science & Informatics 27
School of Engineering and Sustainable 24
None of the above 3
%
Finance
Financial Services (inc. Payroll, Income, Payments and Treasury)
48
Financial Planning, Reporting and Taxation (inc. Reporting, Planning, Performance and Taxation)
33
Procurement and Admin (inc. Exec Admin) 17
None of the above 2
%
Information Technology & Media Services
25
15
22
24
Information Systems & Development
Infrastructure & Architecture
Programmes, Planning & Governance
Service Management & Operations
None of the above 14
%
Library & Learning Services
Academic Liaison & Administration 35
Archive & Resource Management 29
Centre for Learning & Study Support; Enhancing Learning through Technology; and
Maths Learning Centre
11
User Experience 20
None of the above 5
%
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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14: About You
In which Faculty/Directorate and department/division are you based?Q14‐1
Marketing & Communications
Communications 18
Student Recruitment (inc. Market Insight) 61
Corporate Marketing & Web and Digital 13
None of the above 8
%
People and Organisational Development
Human Resources (inc. Equality & Diversity, Occupational Health, and Health & Safety)
69
Organisational Development 28
None of the above 3
%
Research, Business & Innovation
Research, Business & Innovation 100
%
Strategic and International Partnerships
Strategic Partnerships (inc. Academic Partnership Unit, Alumni, #DMUglobal, Events,
Sports, Music, Square Mile)
72
International Office (inc. Confucius Institute) 24
None of the above 4
%
Student & Academic Services
Academic Services 17
Academic Quality and Academic Support Office 11
Admissions 23
Careers & Employability 24
Student & Academic Services ‐ Student Welfare 17
None of the above 8
%
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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14: About You
Do you work at the University:Q14‐2
Full Time 74
Full Time, Term Time Only 1
Part Time 23
Part Time, Term Time Only 2
%
Is your contract for your current role:Q14‐3
Permanent/Open ended 91
Fixed Term or Temporary 9
%
Which staff category do you belong to?Q14‐4
Senior Staff ‐ Academic 11
Academic ‐ Professor 3
Academic ‐ Research only 1
Academic ‐ All other academic roles 21
Part‐time Hourly Paid Lecturer 3
Senior Staff ‐ Professional Services 6
All other Professional Services roles 55
%
Do you have management responsibility for staff?Q14‐5
Yes 26
No 74
%
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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14: About You
How long have you worked at the University?Q14‐6
Less than 1 year 11
1 ‐ 5 years 26
6 ‐ 10 years 25
11 ‐ 20 years 28
21+ years 10
%
Are you:Q14‐7
Male 42
Female 58
%
Is your gender identity the same as that assigned at birth?Q14‐8
Yes 94
No, I am transgender <1
Prefer not to say 6
%
What is your age?Q14‐9
21 ‐ 30 years 10
31 ‐ 40 years 22
41 ‐ 50 years 28
51 ‐ 60 years 23
61 ‐ 65 years 4
66 years and over 1
Prefer not to say 11
%
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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14: About You
DISABILITY ‐ Do you consider yourself to be disabled within the definition of the Equality Act 2010?
Q14‐10
Yes 7
No 85
Prefer not to say 8
%
SEXUAL ORIENTATION ‐ I would describe myself as:Q14‐11
Bisexual 2
Gay Man 2
Lesbian 1
Heterosexual 80
Other 1
Prefer not to say 14
%
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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14: About You
ETHNICITY ‐ Do you consider yourself to be?Q14‐12
Bangladeshi <1
Black African 1
Black Caribbean 1
Chinese <1
Indian 8
Pakistani 1
Other Asian background 1
Other Black Background <1
White British 68
White Irish 2
White and Black Caribbean <1
White and Black African <1
White and Asian <1
Other mixed background 1
Any other ethnic origin 3
Prefer not to say 14
%
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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14: About You
RELIGIOUS BELIEF ‐ How would you describe your religious belief or affiliation?Q14‐13
Agnostic 5
Atheist 8
Baha'i <1
Buddhist <1
Christian 33
Hindu 4
Jewish <1
Muslim 3
Pagan <1
Sikh 2
Other religious belief 2
No religious belief 25
Prefer not to say 17
%
[Note: The sum of the total responses throughout this report may not be exactly equal to 100% due to rounding.]
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