Time for a New Joint Working Environment Survey
Working environment surveys are a crucial component of the university’s systematic efforts in health, safety, and environmental management. It is now time for a new survey, and all employees should have received an email invitation to participate.
While it may seem trivial, a positive working environment is essential for the well-being, health, and productivity of employees. This survey provides an opportunity for you to express your opinions and experiences regarding the working environment. This feedback is vital as it offers management insights into how employees perceive their daily work life and identifies areas for improvement. For instance, the survey can highlight issues such as high workload, interpersonal conflicts, or the need for enhanced communication and management practices.
A concrete example of how a working environment survey led to change is the improvement in communication between the faculty and employees. The survey revealed that many employees felt communication was inadequate and unclear. Consequently, several measures were implemented to enhance communication, including regular information meetings and forums such as Dean’s Coffee, Faculty Lunches, Technician Lunches, and Forum Meetings. These initiatives help keep employees informed about important decisions and changes.
Upon completion of the survey, you will be invited to participate in follow-up activities aimed at implementing necessary measures. It is important to emphasize that the results are presented in a manner that ensures individual anonymity. No managers or other personnel at UiB will have access to individual responses. The data is integrated into a permanent database at NTNU, allowing the faculty to compare results over time (you can read about ARK here: www.ntnu.no/ark).
The deadline for responses is April 13, and it takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete the survey. For further information, you can listen to HR advisor Astride regarding the survey: Joint work environment survey at UiB 2024 2025 – YouTube.
After completing the survey, please log in to the Self-Service Portal to register your holiday. The deadline for holiday registration is May 1. Failure to register your holiday increases the deficit on K2, so please fulfil your duty to ensure you can claim your right to a holiday.
Have a good weekend.
Eystein
Deputy Chairman K2
