03/30/2012

IPS Staff,

As we begin to plow through the data, I thought you might be interested to see some of our top rated areas. Modern Think , the consulting firm UT used, says “great” organizations have a positive score at 75% or higher and a negative score of less than 10% .

See any surprises?

Areas of strength (high positive scores [75% or more] and low negative scores [less than 10%]
· Job satisfaction
o I am given the responsibility and freedom to do my job
· Professional development
o I am given the opportunity to develop my skills at this institute
· Compensation, benefits and work/life
o My supervisor supports my efforts to balance my work and personal life
· Facilities
o The institute takes reasonable steps to provide a safe and secure environment
o The facilities adequately meet my needs
· Pride
o I understand how my job contributes to this institution’s mission
o I am proud to be part of this institute
· Supervisor
o I have a good relationship with my supervisor
· UT System
o I understand the performance standards that apply to my job and work

Next week I’ll share our opportunities for improvement.

Thanks,
Mary


Mary H. Jinks
Vice President
Institute for Public Service
The University of Tennessee
Suite 105 Student Services Bldg.
Knoxville, TN 37996-0213

Mary.jinks@tennessee.edu
865-974-8278

www.ips.tennessee.edu