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

• 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

• 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 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.