Creating Positive Employee Experiences for Organizational Success…for this year, next year and in 2030 and beyond.
At UWM, we are committed to creating positive employee experiences so all UWM team members are able to thrive and excel in their roles. The valuable work of our staff and faculty drives our organization’s success, so supporting the success of teams and individuals throughout UWM is very important to us.
Organizational Development helps organizations become positioned to achieve success, and creating a positive employee experience is critical to any organization’s success, as it is the driver of engagement, culture, performance and retention.
To support UWM’s 2030 organizational strategic goal of Creating a Positive Employee Experience, this brief Rowing Together Towards 2030 presentation provides a 30,000-foot view of how employee experience, culture and engagement will drive organizational success at UWM for a strong and sustainable future… for this year, next year and in 2030 and beyond.
Organizational Development resources are now available to assist and support leaders throughout UWM. Positive employee experiences leading to: high engagement, performance and retention, as well as a renowned culture, will position our organization to achieve many great successes for a strong and sustainable future.
By clicking on topic areas below in the My UWM Employee Experience model, leaders will discover presentations, insights and resources to support efforts in creating and fostering positive staff and faculty employee experiences here at UWM.
A presentation on Strategic Planning & Implementation for Renowned Heights of Success, is also available to support leaders in efforts to help UWM achieve its strategic goals. Planning templates are available here: Aligning the Strategic Plan with the UWM Vision and Mission and Strategic Action Item Summary.
For customized solutions, leaders may contact: hr-orgdevelopment@uwm.edu
My UWM Employee Experience
Social & Emotional Experience
Experiences employees have with people in their work unit and people throughout the organization.
- Feeling Welcome and a Sense of Belonging
- Purpose, Value and Respect
- Recognition
- Communication (connection to work unit and organization)
- Community Empowerment & Institutional Inclusivity
- People Interactions
- Socialization and Friendships
- Psychological Safety (free from harassment and bullying)
Work Experience
Experiences employees have with carrying out their work.
- Onboarding (new hire paperwork, orientation, job training and mentorship)
- Technology and Tools
- Manager Interactions
- Communication (information to do my work)
- Work Alignment and Fulfillment
- Talent / Professional Development (knowledge and skill set learning)
- Performance Feedback
- Trust (empowerment
and autonomy)
Life Experience
Experiences employees have with how their employment impacts their life.
- Compensation
- Benefits
- Work/Life Balance (amount of time spent on each part of life)
- Stress Level/Expectations
- Well-being
(EAP, financial, UWM gym and library access, flu shot clinics) - Flexibility (work schedule and hybrid / remote working)
- Opportunities for Career Advancement
Physical Experience
Experiences employees have with their work environment.
- Safety and Security
- Workstation/Tools/Materials and Ergonomics (computer, chair, desk, work tools and materials)
- Location of Workspace
- Lighting, Noise, Temperature and Cleanliness
- Ease of Access to Food, Beverage and Lavatory
- Parking and Transportation (alignment to work schedule, cost and walking distance)
By clicking on topic areas in the My UWM Employee Experience model, leaders will discover presentations and resources to support efforts in creating positive staff and faculty experiences here at UWM.
Additional topics in the My UWM Employee Experience model are currently under development. Please check back soon for additional resources to support your leadership efforts.
Please Note: Access to some resources on this site will require UWM Microsoft 365 authentication.