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Introduction and purpose

The University's Employee and Leadership Policy has been developed in collaboration with both employees and managers within the organisation. Together, we create a good workplace.

Introduction

All activities at the University of Skövde are based on the principles of the public sector's core values: democracy, legality, objectivity, freedom of opinion, respect for the equal worth of all individuals, as well as efficiency and service.

The university’s development plan is grounded in these principles and the institution's fundamental mission: education, research, and collaboration. The plan also places a clear emphasis on leadership and employee engagement, with one of the five overarching strategies being "Leadership and Employee Engagement Development."

This policy aims to clarify how the university views employee engagement and leadership. It provides information on what each employee can expect, as well as the expectations placed upon them. The same applies to leaders and managers. To ensure that the policy reflects the university’s identity and needs, it has been developed in collaboration with employees and managers across the organisation.

Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to summarise the values that should characterise the university as a workplace. An employee engagement and leadership policy should contribute to efficiency and quality in education, research, and collaboration. It should make shared values clear and bring them to life in daily operations.

The section on employee engagement applies to all employees at the University of Skövde, while the section on leadership is directed at managers and also includes employees with various leadership responsibilities where applicable.