Survey results
Thank you for completing the recent Work and Wellbeing survey. These are the results of the core questions in the Work and Wellbeing Survey run in November 2024. The report outlines the headline results. The response rate for the survey was 1091 (28%).
Summary
Carried out between the 4th November and the 18th November 2024, this survey explored a number of topics, including wellbeing, reward and recognition, and leadership. The response rate of 28% has increased from 22% in June and remains broadly in keeping with previous editions.
The profile of respondents continues to reflect previous patterns with a higher proportion of women and MSA staff participating. Fewer E&R staff took part after the all time high in November 2023. ONS Wellbeing scores continue to improve, and on three of four the University has achieved a total better than the national figure two surveys in a row. The gap between the University’s results and the national anxiety measure can be seen to be converging.
Longitudinal analysis of core questions
ONS4 Wellbeing questions
The line graphs show three sets of data: University survey data in dark green, national data (collected by ONS) in pale blue and a linear dotted pale green trend line for University data. The average for responses to these questions are shown over a timescale, from August 2020 to the most recent survey, November 2024.
This graph shows the university responses to the question "Overall, how satisfied are you with your life nowadays?" Responses were gathered on a scale of 0-10. The graph shows the University average plateauing for the November survey just above 7 on the scale. The University linear trend line displays an upwards trend for responses to this question over time. National data is lower than the University data for November, but also displays a slight upwards trend.
This graph shows the university responses to the question "Overall, how happy did you feel yesterday?" Responses were gathered on a scale of 0-10. The graph shows the University average plateauing for the November survey at 7 on the scale. The University linear trend line displays a slight upwards trend for responses to this question over time. National data is slightly lower than the University data for November, displaying a slight downwards trend.
This graph shows the university responses to the question "Overall, to what extent do you feel things you do in your life are worthwhile?" Responses were gathered on a scale of 0-10. The graph shows the University average increasing for the November survey towards 7.5 on the scale. The University linear trend line displays a slight upwards trend for responses to this question over time. National data is slightly lower than the University data for November, displaying a plateau trend for November.
This graph shows the university responses to the question "Overall, how anxious did you feel yesterday?"
Responses were gathered on a scale of 0-10. The graph shows the University average decreasing overall, and plateauing for the November survey towards 4 on the scale. The University linear trend line displays a downwards trend for responses to this question over time. National data is slightly lower than the University data for November, displaying a slight upwards trend for November.
Summary
In the latest survey (November 2024), ONS4 wellbeing indicators were consistent with the previous survey (June 2024).
The University position has now been better than the National Data for life satisfaction, wellbeing and happiness for two surveys running.
Anxiety continues to decrease, closing the gap with the national data which appears to be stable.
Harmony questions
The line graphs show two sets of data: University survey data in dark green, and a linear dotted pale green trend line for University data. The average for responses to these questions are shown over a timescale, from November 2021 to the most recent survey, November 2024. Responses were on a scale of 0-10.
This graph shows the university responses to the question "To what extent do you feel proud to work for the University?" The graph shows the University average with a slight upwards trajectory for the November survey towards 7.5 on the scale. The University linear trend line displays an upwards trend for responses to this question.
This graph shows the university responses to the question "To what extent do you feel part of a community of staff and students?" The graph shows the University average with an upwards trajectory for the November survey towards 6.5 on the scale. The University linear trend line displays an upwards trend for responses to this question.
This graph shows the university responses to the question "To what extent are you satisfied with your current work-life balance?"
The graph shows the University average with a slight downwards trajectory for the November survey towards 6.5 on the scale. The University linear trend line displays an upwards trend for responses to this question.
Summary
Trend continues to be in a positive direction for all Harmony indicators.
The November 2023 survey’s population contained a significantly greater proportion of academics than those before or after. This may explain the noticeable dip in harmony scores for that survey when viewed in the context of the other results. It may also indicate that the more recent results, including November 2024, are not fully representative of the University population as a whole.
Management satisfaction questions
- No score has been recorded for the Nov 2024 survey, due not all the questions that are used to develop the Management Satisfaction score being asked.