The results of this year's employee survey read like a success story: After the first survey in 2023 pointed out many challenges, 2025 shows a very clear improvement. A sharp increase in employee motivation within just two years speaks for the consistent implementation of measures following the last survey. Personal responsibility and opportunities to help shape the company, teamwork, fairness and trust in the university's management and leadership were particularly positively highlighted.
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With these commendable results, PHSH has earned the Excellence@Work Award from ValueQuest.
Our employer award is only given to organizations that achieve a response rate of at least 80 percent and a motivation score of over 80 points. This year, a total of 92% of all lecturers and employees took part in the anonymous online survey. The latter also signals a high level of confidence among participants in the process and in employee surveys as an effective feedback tool.
A culture of trust as a success factor for greater employee satisfaction
A key result of the survey: PHSH employees have significantly more trust in their management than they did two years ago. This change did not happen by itself, but was driven by targeted confidence-building measures. PHSH has thus laid a strong foundation for constructive collaboration. Only when there is trust do employees feel psychologically safe and can openly discuss their concerns and suggestions with managers.
The university management wins employees for common goals
In the results of our employee surveys, we repeatedly see that a clear, overarching strategy and management level is criticized and that this has a major impact on employee satisfaction.
The university's management has achieved a great deal in this area over the last two years and has sharpened its profile. Under the leadership of Rector Thomas Hermann, central management and leadership tasks have been realigned, which has had a noticeably positive effect on employee motivation.
Fairness increases employee loyalty
Another success factor is the increased sense of fairness within the university. Those who feel they are treated fairly are more motivated, identify more strongly with the organization and stay with the company longer.
Improvements for students too
Students were surveyed again in parallel to the employee survey, with equally pleasing results. In particular, motivation, trust in the university and willingness to recommend it to others have increased compared to 2023. The results show: A good workplace culture not only has a direct impact on employees and lecturers, but also attracts students.
📌 Brief portrait of the Schaffhausen University of Teacher Education (PHSH)
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Around 200 students
The PHSH trains future teachers for kindergarten, lower school and primary level. -
High practical relevance
Lessons are closely linked to the requirements of everyday school life and are supplemented by internships in the region. -
Continuing education and school development
A wide range of courses and advice supports teachers and schools in their further development. - Rector: Prof. Dr. Thomas Hermann
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Strong regional roots
PHSH is firmly anchored in the Schaffhausen educational landscape and works closely with the cantonal schools.
Article published on July 15, 2025
About Andrea Schön
Andrea Schön is an experienced project manager for employee surveys and 360-degree management feedback and has been advising and supporting ValueQuest clients for 10 years. She studied work and organizational psychology, and as a systemic coach, she is particularly interested in better uniting people and work. She has been Managing Director of ValueQuest since 2023. Find out more about Andrea
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