Fairness

One of the categories evaluated in the Employee Engagement Survey is called "Fairness." The questions that address this issue include:

* I can speak up or challenge a traditional way of doing something without fear of harming my career. (41%)
* Promotions in my department are based on a person's ability. (38%)
* Issues of low performance are addressed in my department. (38%)
* The institute's policies and practices ensure fair treatment for administration and staff. (40%)
*This institute has clear and effective procedures for dealing with discrimination. (70%)

The number in parentheses indicates the percent of respondents who either agreed or strongly agreed with this statement. The overall score in this category was 45% positive and 11% negative.

Employees who were most satisfied in this area are either those who (1) are 60-64 year of age, (2) have been here less than two years, or (3) expect to stay 6-9 years.

The Employee Relations Committee and the HR Strategy Team will be analyzing the data further to determine specific things we can do to improve policies, resources and efficiency.

What suggestions do you have?