Results Discussion
The following are our top takeaways from this section of the survey:
- Overall, employees carry a lack of optimism about their future at OHIO. Combine that with the fact that, earlier in the survey, Occupational Wellbeing scores low as a priority and we can surmise that burnout and rust out are a significant issue in the workplace.
- A significant amount of filtering occurred while analyzing these results and, for the most part, the overall score coincided well with each sub-group we chose to filter against. The most statistically significant filtered response, however, occurred within employees regarding the following statement, “People at work are respectful and supportive of one another regardless of their identity or background.” The mean score among traditionally marginalized groups was significantly lower than that of those outside of marginalized groups. This result illustrates that significant programming in the area of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is essential in improving the work culture at Ohio University. So, while individuals do report that they are adequately equipped with resources and tools to promote DEI in the workplace, it is possible that they either are unaware of the additional tools and resources they could be exposed to or they aren’t using those tools/resources in ways that are respectful and supportive of all backgrounds and identities.
- Other results from the employee section of this question reveals that manager training on providing employee feedback would be helpful to employees and that additional or enhanced employee recognition programs could boost morale among the workforce.
- With only 4 spouses/partners responding to the OHIO Spouse/Partner experience, it is unfair to make many decisions for programming based on these responses. However, the lack of responses clearly shows us that additional connection with and outreach toward spouses and partners is essential. By prioritizing their access to the resources already available to them, we can better support the households of our employees