Priority 2 - Culture and Wellbeing

A strong and inclusive culture is essential to fostering a sense of community and belonging at UCC. We aim to transform our workplace culture by embedding values of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous learning.

The shift towards remote and flexible working models requires us to reimagine how we collaborate, operate, and belong as a UCC community. Our strategy will enhance digital engaged collaboration tools, provide clear guidelines on remote working best practices, and ensure that technology supports productivity and engagement. This includes optimising how we use our physical space for hybrid interactions and fostering inclusion for all staff.

Sustained engagement is essential for a motivated and high-performing workforce. We will enhance internal communication channels, create more opportunities for our people to provide feedback, and introduce initiatives that celebrate achievements and contributions. Strengthening employee voice through structured forums and continuous dialogue will ensure that all our people feel heard, valued, and invested in the university’s mission.

Key Initiatives

Cultural Transformation

• Fostering adaptability, innovation, global perspective, and inclusivity.

Wellbeing Frameworks

• Enhancing staff wellbeing and ensuring equitable opportunities for all.

Staff Engagement and Voice

• Creating opportunities for meaningful staff participation in university life and decision-making.

Diversity and Inclusion Accountability

• Addressing inconsistencies where they arise.

Career Pathways and Internal Mobility

• Ensuring clear development opportunities within UCC.

Our Physcal Space

• Reimagine how we use our physical space as an enablement of our people, institutional culture and identity.

What this means for our people and our University

• The development of more tailored resources that support and contribute to wellbeing.
• A great experience for all our people at every stage of their time in UCC.
• Greater access to learning and development opportunities aligned to career aspirations and the university’s needs.
• Greater engagement with our people with a commitment to listening to colleagues and acting on their feedback.
• A work environment that supports hybrid working, connectivity and collaboration.