Faculty/Staff Members Finding Limited Opportunities for Advancement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
(Free-Press-Release.com) January 13, 2010 -- 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.





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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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