Of the non-supervisors responding to the survey, only 44 percent agree that their work unit encourages and values employee ideas, and 36 percent have confidence that their supervisor will provide feedback on their ideas. Other Sources of Concern Increasing workload is exceeding our capacity to deliver. Only half of those surveyed can accomplish their work within regular work schedules all or most of the time. Many expressed a need for 'personal' work time free of interruptions and a desire for increased use of flexible schedules and telecommuting. Bureaucracy and complexity are our worst enemies.
Increased complexity is the greatest contributor to increased workload.
In addition, the absence of an internal campus-wide communications strategy increases the pressures on supervisors, managers, and staff to sift through a deluge of information from a variety of sources looking for the information they need to do their jobs. Current workload issues have created a vicious cycle with negative repercussions on both our supervisors and staff. Won't take time away from the job to get training. There is no common understanding or definition of the attributes and behaviors of an effective supervisor at UC Davis. While supervisors are generally more positive about the University environment and opportunities than non-supervisors, there is widespread concern among those surveyed that the supervisor role is not adequately defined and developed to meet the needs of the campus.