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(20) I have to work very fast (n=14,522)45%40%35%30%25%20%15%10%5%0%ALWAYS OFTEN SOMETIMES SELDOM NEVER18.5% 37.1% 36.8% 6.7% 0.9%Q20 HSE scale out of 5*Higher education 2.34(22) I have unrealistic time pressures (n=14,570)40%35%30%25%20%15%10%5%0%ALWAYS OFTEN SOMETIMES SELDOM NEVER17.6% 29.5% 34.0% 15.3% 3.5%Q22 HSE scale out of 5*Higher education 2.58Demands: summaryComparison of the UCU data withthe results of the Health and SafetyExecutive’s 2008 survey PsychosocialWorking Conditions in Britainin 2008 indicated considerably lesswell-being in higher education thanthe HSE target industries, includingeducation, in relation to thedemands made on employees.HSE scale out of 5*Higher education 2.52HSE 2008 survey target group mean average 3.44UCU 2012 stress survey sector results: DEMANDS(1=low well-being, 5=high well-being)543210HIGHER FURTHER ADULT PRISON HSEEDUCATION EDUCATION EDUCATION EDUCATION AVERAGE2.52% 2.43% 2.63% 2.67% 3.44%* 1 = low well-being; 5 = high well-being14
CONTROLA typical snapshotUCU members in highereducation said they often hadcontrol over their work pace,and could often decide whento take a break. Theysometimes had a choice indeciding what they do atwork and often had a say inthe way they work.Respondents from highereducation indicated thattheir working time was oftenflexible.(2) I can decide when to take a break (n=14,616)50%45%40%35%30%25%20%15%10%5%0%ALWAYS OFTEN SOMETIMES SELDOM NEVER31.4% 42.5% 19.2% 5.6% 1.3%Q2 HSE scale out of 5*Higher education 3.97(10) I have a say in my own work speed (n=14,611)45%40%35%30%25%20%15%10%5%0%ALWAYS OFTEN SOMETIMES SELDOM NEVER8.5% 34.9% 36.7% 15.4% 4.5%Q10 HSE scale out of 5*Higher education 3.27(15) I have a choice in deciding how I do my work (n=14,566)60%50%40%30%20%10%0%ALWAYS OFTEN SOMETIMES SELDOM NEVER13.9% 50.2% 27.7% 6.7% 1.5%Q15 HSE scale out of 5*Higher education 3.6815
Page 1: HigherstressA SURVEY OF STRESS ANDW
Page 5 and 6: Summaryn Nearly three-quarters of t
Page 7 and 8: IntroductionWork-related stress is
Page 9 and 10: worked more than 45 hours in a typi
Page 11 and 12: UCU members. Respondents from highe
Page 13 and 14: Findings1: Biographical information
Page 15: (12) I have to neglect some tasks b
Page 19 and 20: Control: summaryComparison of the U
Page 21 and 22: (33) I am supported through emotion
Page 23 and 24: (31) My colleagues are willing to l
Page 25 and 26: (34) Relationships at work are stra
Page 27 and 28: (13) I am clear about the goals and
Page 29 and 30: Change: summaryComparison of the UC
Page 31 and 32: 74%). Comparative data is provided
Page 33 and 34: Some variation was found in ideal l
Page 35 and 36: Findings6: Differences between grou
Page 37 and 38: Urgent action is required to enhanc
Page 39 and 40: ReferencesAllen, T. D., Herst, D. E
Page 41: AppendixThe questionnaireUniversity
Page 44 and 45: 14 There is friction or angerbetwee
Page 46 and 47: My personal life suffersbecause of
Page 48: 49 The average number ofhours you w

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