SFUVET on the whitelist of exemplary companies

SFUVET’s human resources policy is progressive and social. Employees have access to an independent counselling centre, where they can receive guidance and support in difficult situations at the workplace or get help with reintegration after health-related absences. In 2022, long-term absences decreased with respect to the previous year, and there were no relapses after a long-term absence. SFUVET also takes preventive steps to avoid excessive workloads by prioritising tasks, planning ahead to ensure adequate capacity and avoiding unnecessary work. 

Analysis of wage equality 

Equal pay is part of a progressive and social human resources policy. The most recent analysis showed that women earn on average 2.6% less than men. SFUVET thus satisfies the requirements of the Gender Equality Act, although the goal of 100% wage parity has not yet been achieved. Nonetheless, SFUVET continues to strive for this. In 2022, SFUVET was added to the whitelist of exemplary companies maintained by the Travail.Suisse trade union. 

Employee satisfaction survey 

An employee satisfaction survey was also conducted in 2022. As in previous years, average employee satisfaction levels were very high. The leadership behaviour of supervisors was specifically analysed in 2022. Employees gave very positive reviews of the participative management style, work culture and quality of work, communication and regular feedback. All of these are essential characteristics of a positively experienced university atmosphere. Somewhat less positive feedback was given on the level of support given for career and professional development, on the delegation and distribution of tasks within the team, and on the handling of conflicts.