Reporting

Implementing actions and measuring progress

The implementation of the Focus on People 2025 framework aligns with the academic year. The plan is currently in progress for Year Three (September 2021-August 2022).

View the Implementation Roadmap (pdf), which tracks actions and accomplishments across each of the catalyst areas.

Measuring our progress

The following 11 metrics – three top-line metrics and two metrics per catalysts – are used to measure progress on the implementation of the Focus on People 2025 framework. Seven of the metrics are from the UBC Workplace Experiences Survey pulse in 2019.

Top-line

  • 71% of faculty and staff would recommend UBC to a friend as a great place to work.
  • 64% of faculty and staff say their diversity is valued in the workplace.
  • 6.7% – voluntary turnover rate for UBC overall

Catalyst 1: I am part of a diverse, inclusive, safe and vibrant workplace

Representation of faculty and staff:

  • 56% Women
  • 34% Racialized Groups
  • 8% Sexual & Gender Diversity
  • 4% Persons with Disabilities
  • 3% Indigenous Peoples

70% of faculty and staff agree that UBC is committed to the wellbeing of its people, places and communities.

View Catalyst 1 in the framework.

Catalyst 2: I can grow my career

78% of faculty and staff say they have the opportunity to learn and grow professionally at UBC.

52% of the eligible faculty and 27% of the eligible staff population accessed Professional Development Funding in 2018/19, mostly for education and training.

View Catalyst 2 in the framework.

Catalyst 3: I am shaping the future of research, teaching and work

64% of faculty and staff say they are inspired to do their best work.

71% of faculty and staff agree that people are willing to consider and adopt new and improved ways to do their work in their department.

View Catalyst 3 in the framework.

Catalyst 4: I am inspired by diverse leaders who live UBC’s values

60% of faculty and staff agree that UBC’s senior leadership communicate a compelling vision for UBC.

Representation of Senior Leaders:

  • 42% Women
  • 23% Racialized Groups
  • 6% Sexual & Gender Diversity
  • 2% Persons with Disabilities
  • 2% Indigenous Peoples

View Catalyst 4 in the framework.