Further education staff surveys that drive results

Through partnerships with respected schools, colleges and academies, we have helped further education institutions listen to their staff and drive meaningful change. Learn how we can improve staff experience with a further education staff survey.
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Meaningfully improve engagement within further education

Further education is an incredibly rewarding sector to work in, and yet it isn’t without its struggles and engagement barriers. Many further education institutions struggle with engagement due to workload pressures, administrative burdens and limited career progression opportunities. 

Employee listening can identify the biggest engagement blockers and provide data-driven insights to create a more engaged and committed workforce.

High turnover rates in the further education sector

The further education sector is constantly on the lookout for dedicated, qualified teachers — but recruitment is only half of the story. Once you have them, you need to retain them.

High turnover disrupts the continuity of education and places additional strain on the remaining staff. Further education employee surveys can identify underlying causes of turnover and implement strategies to retain talent.

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Addressing morale and burnout among staff

Further education staff often face challenges such as irregular hours, understaffing, limited training opportunities and pressures to meet performance targets — all too often resulting in burnout or low levels or morale.

Through targeted wellbeing surveys, institutions can pinpoint stressors and put action plans in place to support wellbeing in a meaningful, considered way.

Navigating staff shortages and competition for talent

It’s no secret that the further education sector is experiencing significant staffing shortages. There are now estimated to be more than 6,000 job vacancies in England’s colleges — the highest in over two decades.

This shortage intensifies competition for qualified professionals. Further education staff surveys can help to identify factors that attract and retain talent, allowing further education institutions to stand out and attract the best.

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Adapting to evolving workforce expectations

Modern educators are looking for flexibility and a supportive work environment. However, challenges such as inconsistent teaching quality and limited professional development opportunities persist in the further education sector.

By gathering feedback on staff expectations and needs, further education institutions can begin to adapt policies to align with contemporary workforce desires, ultimately boosting staff motivation and performance.

Enhancing diversity and inclusion initiatives

The unfortunate reality is, many further education institutions still fall short in creating truly inclusive environments. Diversity and inclusion surveys can uncover areas needing attention, allowing institutions to implement meaningful changes that promote a culture of belonging.

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How People Insight can support your institution

At People Insight, our platform is designed to provide actionable insights, giving further education institutions the power to make data-driven decisions that improve the employee experience.

By partnering with us, your institution can proactively address challenges, create a positive work culture and, ultimately, improve educational outcomes.

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We’re powered by people — real HR experts who are with you every step of the way. From planning your survey to making sense of the results, we make the employee listening process simple and stress-free.

But we’re about more than just data. We help you turn feedback into real change, so you can create a better experience for your employees. With our experience and hands-on support, you’ll have the guidance you need to make a real impact.

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How People Insight can help

Employee surveys

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Whether you’re looking to carry out employee engagement surveys, D&I surveys or boost wellbeing within your organisation, we can help you bring meaningful surveys to life.

360 feedback

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Our 360 feedback tool marries the best in generative AI with expert consulting and project management, leaving you with personal development plans to boost growth.

Consultancy

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Unlike other providers, we go beyond the data. Our consultants are HR experts with the skills and knowledge to guide you on your employee listening journey.

Testimonials

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The survey experience was personal and showed understanding of our organisational culture and how best to take the results forward. Excellent support throughout.

David Woodman at Kingston University

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The service provided was well-planned and executed. My consultant was professional, knowledgeable and supportive throughout the process.

Julie Thompson, Talent, Culture and Inclusion Consultant at University of Derby

Our resources

From case studies to webinars and whitepapers, our resources section is rich with inspirational material that will help you flesh out your employee listening and leadership development strategies. Our blog posts explore all things employee experience, from the employee-employer relationship to change management struggles.