On February 6, the OA Council sent out an email to OAs with a link to a Qualtrics survey. There were seven questions in the survey asking about how OAs are feeling around their work arrangements and what matters to them in terms of benefits and retention. There were 260 individuals who responded to the survey.

The overarching theme that arose throughout the survey results was that OA staff are looking for a balance in workload as well as an increase in pay. There was expressed concern that Officers of Administration continue to see an increase in workload and many feel that the pay is not keeping pace with inflation or market rates. These factors combine with other concerns that result in OAs feeling undervalued and unappreciated, which does not foster a culture of inclusion and belonging and encourages turnover.

See the Summary report here:  OA Winter 2023 Survey Results Report