89% of HEI employees care about the future of their institution
85% of HE professional services staff say they know how the work they do helps their institution achieve its aims
73% of academics say they are proud to work for their institution
We’re not just about surveys – we’re about empowerment through meaningful change. We will work with you to create surveys to suit your institution, then use that data to guide employee engagement initiatives.
Our consultants and coaches work with HEIs of all types to interpret data, gather insights and highlight realistic action points designed to elevate your employee experience.
Through our collaboration with UCEA (Universities and Colleges Employers Association), we know the main drivers of employee engagement within HE and where the biggest struggles lie, so we’re well-placed to help you.
Read our report “What’s it really like to work in HE?” for a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of the HE employee experience.
When it comes to employee experience data within HE, no other provider compares to us. We’re proud to say we work with more HEIs than any of our competitors and, as a result, we have a rich pool of valuable HE data.
Our benchmarking allows you to filter by university type, demographic and faculty, offering precise insights within the context of your sector.
Academic workloads are often overwhelming. Our benchmark data shows only 55% of HE employees can comfortably cope with their workload.
Our surveys uncover specific workload pain points, allowing HEIs to improve processes and reduce inefficiencies.
Our benchmark data shows that only 46% of HE staff believe senior leaders make the effort to listen to staff — clearly this is an area that needs addressing.
We help leaders build confidence, develop strategic thinking and communicate effectively by offering tailored coaching and development programmes.
We help HEIs create opportunities for staff to share their views and shape improvements by providing structured consultation, feedback and reporting tools.
We help HEIs make informed, data-driven decisions by providing expert analysis and tailored insights.
We help teams collaborate effectively, build psychological safety and build strategic thinking by offering tailored workshops and expert facilitation.
Globally, universities face similar challenges, such as contract instability in the US and research funding cuts in Australia. European institutions struggle to balance teaching and research demands. We help HEIs around the globe to assess, monitor and improve the employee experience for a happier, more motivated workforce.
After partnering with over 75 HEI clients (including 10% of the top 50 universities worldwide) and fortified with an impressively robust sector benchmark, we are delighted to present our esteemed Higher Education Outstanding Workplace Award.
This coveted recognition commemorates exceptional employee engagement achievements, firmly rooted in the sector’s top quartile. It is a testament to the outstanding efforts undertaken to elevate the overall employee experience.
To support and celebrate the universities going above and beyond to give their employees the best experience possible, we’ve created the Inspire HE rankings.
Universities who place in the top quartile demonstrate their commitment to listening and improving, taking action and bringing about meaningful organisational change to create better, more engaged institutions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Let’s talk! Get in touch for a no-obligation conversation about how our employee surveys, 360 feedback and expert consulting services can drive greater performance.
