Employee Experience Survey Feedback Drives Expanded Career Growth and Leadership Support
Feedback from the 2025 Employee Experience Survey reinforced themes that have surfaced across listening tours, exit surveys and development conversations: employees want stronger managers, clearer growth pathways and meaningful leadership support.
In response, Learning and Organizational Development expanded programs to strengthen leadership capability, increase career mobility and enhance the new hire experience. The progress below highlights how employee feedback is translating into measurable action across the enterprise.
You said career growth influences your decision to stay.
Together we did: Expand career mobility programs and coaching.
- Career Development Week reached 683 attendees, a 71% increase year over year
- 95% of participants said the program impacts their decision to stay
- 100 employees received individualized career coaching in its first full enterprise year
These efforts directly support internal mobility and long-term retention.
You said you want stronger managers and clearer leadership expectations.
Together we did: Scale manager development across the enterprise.
- Managing People and Performance assigned enterprise-wide, with 5,432 course completions
- Net Promoter Score of 63, rated Excellent
This investment strengthens frontline leadership at scale and supports more consistent employee experience across teams.
You said leadership development and mentorship matter.
Together we did: Expand coaching and mentoring opportunities.
- 28 leaders participated in individual coaching
- 100% satisfaction and 100% would recommend coaching
- Group Mentoring Program grew to 90 participants with a Net Promoter Score of 96.8
High satisfaction and strong participation reflect meaningful impact across both campuses and UC Davis Health. Applications for the 2026 Group Mentoring Program are open March 1-31.
You said onboarding and belonging shape early experience.
Together we did: Strengthen the new hire experience.
- 70% recommendation rate for the UC Davis Health New Employee Welcome
Strengthening onboarding supports connection, clarity and long-term engagement from day one
Visit the Employee Experience Survey webpage and the 'You Said, Together We Did' archive to learn more about how the UC Davis and UC Davis Health Advisory Committees and the Employee Experience Network continue to promote organizational and local changes in response to your input.