Reviewing how UK takes care of all its people to maximize recruitment and retention of the best and most inclusive employee base while continuing to be responsive to the evolving needs of employees.
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Work Group 4 More Employee Recruitment and Retention
Charge
Work Group Members
- Melissa Frederick (Human Resources) co-facilitator
- Katrice Albert (Institutional Diversity) co-facilitator
- Jason Schlafer (Athletics)
- Kristen Cheser (Provost Budget Office)
- New HR AVP for UK HealthCare (UK HealthCare)
- Richard Amos (Human Resources)
- Trisha Clement-Montgomery (Student Success)
- Marianne Young (Student Success)
- Bailey Pierce (Rosenberg College of Law, Student Government Association Representative)
- Karen Skaff (College of Health Sciences, University Senate Representative)
- Olivia Ellis (Education Abroad, Staff Senate Representative)
- Recorder: Steve Ivey (PR and Strategic Communications)
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11.2%
turnover rate in 2023
Down from 12.9% in 2021.
2,304
faculty and staff participants in focus groups
The focus groups focused on providing feedback on health, financial and inclusive work-life benefits.