Thank you to the 3,009 employees who participated in our most recent Employee Engagement Survey. Your feedback, gathered in 2024, is already helping guide improvement efforts across UConn Health.
With a 58% response rate, we heard from a wide cross-section of our workforce. The insights you shared are helping leaders identify priorities, start meaningful conversations, and build focused plans for improvement.
We’re now in the next phase: turning results into action. Every department has access to their team-level results, and many are already meeting with staff to discuss key takeaways and next steps.
Want to see how your feedback is driving change?
More updates to come as progress continues.
Employee Engagement Survey Frequently Asked Questions
When is the survey happening?
The 2024 online survey period is October 1-22.
Who is taking the survey?
The survey is for all active regular payroll employees who have been with the organization over 90 days.When and how do I take the survey?
On October 1, eligible employees will receive an email invitation from Press Ganey with a unique link to take the survey.The survey is accessible online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, until midnight on October 22.
In addition, employees can scan a QR code, available on this page and on posters and video screens across the organization. To open the QR code, just point your mobile phone camera at the code.
Why are we doing this?
This initiative, led by Dr. Andy Agwunobi, with the nursing component headed by Caryl Ryan and the Safety Culture Survey guided by Dr. Scott Allen, helps UConn Health leadership gain insight into employee perspectives. It allows us to identify areas for improvement and enhance our workplace culture. Leadership values your feedback and is committed to fostering a supportive environment where everyone feels they belong.
Your feedback from the survey has led to real improvements in the past, from enhancing our workspaces to strengthening support for our teams.
How long will the survey take to complete and what kind of questions are asked?
The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete and covers topics related to the UConn Health employee experience, leadership, and organizational culture, along with open-ended questions for additional feedback.
This year, to streamline the process, we’ve combined safety culture questions and nursing excellence questions into one survey, eliminating the need for multiple surveys throughout the year. Physicians, dentists, and research faculty will answer a few extra questions tailored to their roles.
Can I take the survey at work?
Yes, managers have been informed that all active regular employees are encouraged to take the survey on a work computer during work hours.We also encourage you to be proactive—ask your manager about the engagement survey and what it means for your team!
Why is it important for me to take the survey?
This feedback will guide leadership in making meaningful workplace improvements.The more employees who participate, the clearer and more accurate our understanding of the workplace culture becomes. Our goal is to reach a 65% participation rate to ensure we’re capturing the experiences and perspectives of the majority of our workforce.
Is the survey confidential and anonymous?
Yes, your responses are completely confidential. Press Ganey shares only aggregated data with UConn Health, ensuring that your individual answers cannot be traced back to you.
While the survey is not strictly anonymous—meaning your identity is known to Press Ganey—they take extensive measures to ensure your responses are confidential. This is necessary for accurate team reporting, but your identity and answers will not be disclosed or linked to you in any reports. Press Ganey follows rigorous protocols to guarantee that reported data is anonymous and cannot be attributed to any individual or team member.
What if I encounter problems while taking the survey?
For survey support, please contact the support line at hdesk@pressganey.com and a representative will respond to your email within 24 to 48 hours. The Help Desk's hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST.