My Voice at IU is a continuous process at Indiana University to increase staff employee engagement and ensure IU remains a workplace of choice.
By adopting a continuous process of assessing and enhancing engagement, IU can better understand the needs of its employees, what IU is doing well, and where there are opportunities to improve. The process is simple: staff and leaders use the results of the My Voice at IU Staff Engagement Surveys to inspire open discussion at the department and unit level, where employees can create simple action plans to address the topics that matter most to them.
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Action Planning
The most impactful phase of the engagement cycle is action planning. In action planning, the focus shifts from the survey and the results to discussions that create a plan for real change. These changes are what positively impact employee engagement.
During action planning, HR partners with leaders, managers, and employees identify action plans which align with one of the survey questions.
Q01 I know what is expected of me at work.
Q02 I have the materials and equipment I need to do my work right.
Q03 At work, I have the opportunity to do what I do best every day.
Q04 In the last seven days, I have received recognition or praise for doing good work.
Q05 My supervisor, or someone at work, seems to care about me as a person.
Q06 There is someone at work who encourages my development.
Q07 At work, my opinions seem to count.
Q08 The mission or purpose of my organization makes me feel my job is important.
Q09 My associates or fellow employees are committed to doing quality work.
Q10 I have a best friend at work.
Q11 In the last six months, someone at work has talked to me about my progress.
Q12 This last year, I have had opportunities to learn and grow.
A Simple Approach to Action Planning
All staff members are encouraged to participate in the collaborative action planning process. From the survey data, choose a question that represents an area of strength or opportunity for the campus. Look at your highest scores, lowest scores or survey questions that specifically resonate with you. In that area, how can we positively impact the campus? What one action can we take to increase engagement in that area?
IU South Bend Action Plan Example
The Titan Superstar staff and faculty recognition space is an example of an action plan item to address Question 4: In the last seven days, I have received recognition or praise for doing good work.
