Job satisfaction at an all-time high
The response rate in the annual VM Baro job satisfaction survey among central government employees was again high. Overall job satisfaction among PRH staff members reached an all-time high (4.02).
The exceptional situation caused by the COVID-19 epidemic prompted the PRH to transfer nearly all its personnel to remote work in March 2020, and remote work was also the main form of work in 2021.
According to the survey results, some of the staff members felt that an increase in remote work has actually enhanced wellbeing at work more effectively than in the past. At the same time, however, many of the PRH employees wanted to have more communality and face-to-face interaction.
In addition to the wellbeing survey, three mini surveys were also conducted during 2021. The aim is to keep wellbeing issues on the agenda throughout the year so that factors affecting work ability can be identified and supported in a more proactive manner.
Work atmosphere survey results 2020−2021 (VM Baro, scale 1−5)
Overall job satisfaction
The overall job satisfaction based on the Work atmosphere survey increased: it was at 4.02 in 2021 and 3.97 in 2020.
Familiarity with the agency's goals
Familiarity with the agency's goals increased. Based on the survey, it was at 4.58 in 2021 and at 4.48 in 2020.
The management's performance in setting an example and pointing out the right direction
The management's performance in setting an example and pointing out the right direction increased. Based on the survey, it was at 3.68 in 2021 and at 3.65 in 2020.
The management's performance in organising work
The management's performance in organising work increased. Based on the survey, it was at 3.63 in 2021 och 3.62 in 2020.
The PRH is a good place to work
“The PRH is a good place to work” was rated at 4.37 in the 2021 survey and 4.35 in 2020.
Project to develop work community communications launched
With the introduction of more diverse ways of working, there is also a need to reassess operating methods and communications in the work community. This is why we launched a two-year project to develop our work culture and work community communications in autumn 2021.
Enhancing communality, improving communications between result areas and ensuring the functioning of communication tools and channels are some of the focus areas in the projects.
Additional staff recruited by PRH
The number of new staff members recruited by the PRH increased substantially during 2021.
In addition to the normal turnover of personnel, new employees hired to process notifications and applications submitted to our registers was also a factor boosting recruitments.
Number of personnel in person-years 2021
The total number of personnel in person-years in 2021 was 418.8. The number of person-years per result area were as follows:
- Patents and Trademarks 176,9;
- Enterprises and Corporations 153,0;
- Customer Services and Communications 47,3;
- Shared Services 36,6; and
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