a survey of stress and well-being among staff in higher ... - UCU

PEER SUPPORTA typical snapshotUCU members in higher educationsaid their colleagueswould sometimes help themif work got difficult. Theyindicated that they oftenreceived the help and supportthey needed, and the respectthey believed they deserved,from colleagues. Respondentsfrom higher educationindicated that their colleagueswere often willing tolisten to their work-relatedproblems.(7) If work gets difficult, my colleagues will help me (n=14,608)45%40%35%30%25%20%15%10%5%0%ALWAYS OFTEN SOMETIMES SELDOM NEVER10.3% 29.7% 39.2% 16.4% 4.4%Q7 HSE scale out of 5*Higher education 3.25(24) I get help and support I need from colleagues (n=16,643)60%50%40%30%20%10%0%ALWAYS OFTEN SOMETIMES SELDOM NEVER10.9% 46.7% 26.3% 12.8% 3.2%Q24 HSE scale out of 5*Higher education 3.49(27) I receive the respect at work I deserve from my colleagues(n=14,619)45%40%35%30%25%20%15%10%5%0%ALWAYS OFTEN SOMETIMES SELDOM NEVER9.7% 39.8% 27.2% 16.7% 6.6%Q27 HSE scale out of 5*Higher education 3.2920