Faculty/Staff Members Finding Limited Opportunities for Advancement

Jan. 13, 2010 - PRLog -- As part of a three-year study, approximately 133,750 faculty/staff members from 38 different institutions have been surveyed both online and via paper/pencil by Chicago-based HR Solutions, Inc. Faculty/Staff members have been asked to share their opinions on 19 separate dimensions, ranging from Job Stress, to Training and Development, to Productivity/Efficiency and several others. Of the 19 areas measured, one of the lowest-scoring dimensions included that of Promotions/Career Advancement; a mere 51 percent of faculty/staff members had favorable opinions on
this topic.

Only 37 percent of responding faculty/staff members said that promotions at their institution are based on  their performance, and 33 percent of faculty/staff members believe that job promotions at their institution are fair and objective. Coming in as the lowest-scoring item in the Promotions/Career Advancement dimension, 32 percent of faculty/staff members are satisfied with their future prospects for promotions.

Interestingly enough, while the faculty/staff members surveyed do not see themselves moving forward on paths toward promotions, they have observed themselves progressing in terms of professional knowledge and skills. Seventy-five percent of faculty/staff members said they work at an institution that provides them with the opportunity to improve their professional knowledge and job skills. Seventy-seven percent of respondents answered either “Strongly Agree” or “Agree” to the item: “My job responsibilities contribute to my professional development.”

Institutions need to be aware of the study’s results, which indicate that while many faculty/staff members see themselves progressing in their individual development at work, they do not see opportunities for promotions/career advancement. HR Solutions’ research shows that career development acts as a key driver in promoting Faculty/Staff Engagement. In order to keep faculty/staff Engaged and productive, institutions need to provide them with visible opportunities for advancement.







For more information on HR Solutions’ study, National Education Normative Database or research on career development, please contact press@hrsolutionsinc.com, or call 312-863-6151.

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About HR Solutions, Inc.: Noted for its comprehensive research and actionable data, HR Solutions, Inc. is an international Human Capital Management Consulting Firm located in Chicago, IL., specializing in Employee Engagement and Exit Survey design, implementation and results. For more information, please visit http://www.hrsolutionsinc.com or call 312-236-7170.