The 2026 UNM Employee Engagement Survey will be open from October 5 through October 18, 2026.

Employees are encouraged to complete the survey during this period to ensure their feedback is included in the results.

Yes.

UNM partners with Gallup to administer the Employee Engagement Survey. Responses are reported in aggregate groups to protect employee confidentiality. Individual responses are not shared with supervisors.

Gallup does not generate reports for groups that do not meet minimum reporting thresholds.

No.

Managers receive summary results for eligible reporting groups only. Individual responses are not identified or shared through the survey reporting process.

Your feedback helps UNM identify strengths, understand opportunities for improvement, and develop meaningful action plans. Participation also helps the University measure progress over time and better understand the employee experience across all areas of the institution.

After survey results are received, leaders review data, identify strengths and opportunities, and develop plans for improvement. Managers and teams are encouraged to discuss results and identify actions that support employee engagement and workplace success.

Action planning is an important part of ensuring employee feedback leads to meaningful change.

The Employee Engagement Survey provides staff an opportunity to share feedback about their experience working at UNM. The survey helps University leaders understand organizational strengths, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop actions that support employee engagement and organizational success.

All regular, term, and contract staff are eligible to participate. Sharing your perspective is important and contributes to a more complete understanding of the employee experience across the University.

Faculty, temporary employees, and on-call employees are not included in this year’s survey cycle.

Most employees can complete the survey in approximately 10-15 minutes.

Participation is voluntary; however, eligible staff are strongly encouraged to participate. Higher participation rates provide more representative feedback and help leaders better understand employee experiences across the University.

Each survey provides a snapshot of employee experiences at a particular point in time. Continued participation helps UNM understand trends, measure progress, and identify new opportunities to improve the employee experience.

If you believe you should have received a survey invitation but have not received one, please contact clientsv@unm.edu for assistance.

Yes. Employees may complete the Employee Engagement Survey during their regular work hours. UNM encourages participation and values the feedback employees provide through the survey.

Supervisors are encouraged to support employees in taking the time needed to complete the survey and share their perspectives.

No.

Reports contain engagement results for groups only. To protect confidentiality, Gallup does not generate reports for groups that do not have enough participants to meet reporting thresholds.

Survey responses are combined with feedback from other employees and analyzed at the group level. Results help leaders identify strengths, opportunities, and priorities for improvement while maintaining employee confidentiality.

Employee feedback informs action planning efforts across the University. Following each survey cycle, leaders review results, discuss findings with their teams, and identify actions that support engagement and workplace improvement.

Employees are encouraged to review previous survey results and engagement resources available throughout the Engage UNM website.

Survey results are a starting point for dialogue, action planning, and follow-through. Teams are encouraged to:

• Discuss results together
• Identify strengths and opportunities
• Develop meaningful action steps
• Elevate issues requiring broader organizational attention
• Follow up regularly to track progress

The greatest value of the survey comes from turning feedback into action.

UNM is committed to reviewing survey results, sharing findings, and supporting action planning efforts across the institution. While not every suggestion can be implemented, employee feedback helps inform decisions, identify priorities, and drive continuous improvement efforts at the team, department, and institutional levels.

Leaders play an important role in creating awareness about the survey and reinforcing the importance of employee feedback.

Leaders are encouraged to:

• Communicate why participation is important
• Share survey timelines and reminders
• Reinforce survey confidentiality
• Encourage honest feedback
• Demonstrate a commitment to reviewing and responding to survey results

UNM will provide a Manager Toolkit containing resources, guidance, and recommended practices for reviewing survey results and identifying meaningful opportunities for improvement.

The toolkit will support managers, departments, colleges, and divisions in understanding their results and determining appropriate next steps based on their unique needs and priorities.

Managers are encouraged to:

• Review results thoughtfully and objectively
• Recognize and celebrate areas of strength
• Identify opportunities for improvement
• Discuss insights with leadership and employees when appropriate
• Utilize resources available through the Manager Toolkit to support engagement efforts

There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Teams, departments, and divisions may choose different strategies depending on their goals and needs.

Survey results provide valuable insights that can help leaders understand employee experiences, identify trends, and prioritize engagement efforts.

Departments, colleges, and divisions are encouraged to use survey data alongside other available information to inform discussions, decision-making, and continuous improvement efforts.

To protect employee confidentiality, survey results are only reported when minimum response thresholds are met. Managers and leaders can still utilize institutional or broader organizational results and available resources to support engagement discussions and improvement efforts.