Gender Equality Scheme - Swansea University

APPENDIX IV
STAKEHOLDERS CONSULTATION REPORT
STAFF
Staff were surveyed to identify key concerns in order to help shape priorities
The following is a summary of the results of that survey.
The Gender Equality Survey was an opportunity for all staff to shape the University Gender
Equality Scheme. They were asked to give suggestions as to what they believed the University
Gender priorities should be over the next 3 years. The survey was conducted as an on-line
questionnaire.
During the 1 month that the survey was “live” a total of 293 members of staff participated. This
equates to 12% of all staff.
Of the total respondents 63% were female and 37% were male.
39% of staff were academics, 35% were Academic Related, 21% were Clerical, 2% were
Technicians and 3% classed themselves as “others”.
76% of all staff indicated that they were satisfied that the University treated people equally
irrespective of gender, whilst the remaining 24% were not satisfied.
13% of all staff had experienced unfair treatment or had been made to feel uncomfortable,
because of their gender within the University, 87% of staff had not experienced unfair treatment.
18% of all staff said that they were aware of university policies, procedures or practices that
disadvantaged people of different genders, 82% were not aware of any disadvantageous
policies, procedures or practices.
Staff were asked to describe any negative experiences they had encountered and were also
asked to identify the main areas for action in order to promote gender equality at Swansea
University.
The survey has shown that the gender priorities as identified by male members of staff are:
1. To Increase the number of females in senior positions and those on decision making
bodies (25%)
2. Improve flexible working/job share/part time working (14%)
= 3. Promotion of and training on gender equality and change of culture(11%)
= 3. Ensure transparent promotion/recruitment procedures ensuring appointments are made
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