‘... this (HR Excellence in Research Award) has affected practice in all areas across the university and will be embedded in processes such as appraisals and staff development ’
Vitae has just published the results of a survey of UK organisations with the European Commission's HR Excellence in Research Award. Over 80% of institutions surveyed said the Award process has contributed to achieving strategic goals and provided an impetus for change.
18 institutions, including 9 from the Russell/1994 Group responded to the survey, which highlighted six major themes:
- Contribution to strategic goals (84%)
- Impetus for change (90%)
- Supporting internal processes (84%)
- Raising the status of researcher development (63%)
- Meeting researchers' needs (74%)
- Attracting funding (37%)
To read the full report visit www.vitae.ac.uk/hrexcellenceawardbenefits