After 177 years of providing a distinctive higher education experience, Taylor University has earned official certification as a Best Christian Workplace. This recognition is a testament to the university’s dedication to fostering a thriving and supportive workplace culture for its faculty and staff.
In the most recent employee survey, Taylor University placed in the 71st percentile, surpassing similar organizations and demonstrating the success of its concerted efforts to enhance workplace well-being.
A Testament to Faculty and Staff Excellence
“This certification speaks to the incredible quality of our faculty and staff and their intentional work in strengthening our workplace culture over the past year,” said Colby Burke, Chief People Officer at Taylor. “I’m grateful for the leadership, collaboration, and care for one another I see at Taylor on a daily basis.”
The FLOURISH Model: A Framework for Thriving Workplace Culture
Since 2021, Taylor University has embraced the principles of the FLOURISH model, developed by Best Christian Workplaces. This comprehensive framework is designed to cultivate vibrant organizational cultures that inspire excellence and purpose. The FLOURISH model is built around eight key pillars:
- Fantastic Teams
- Life-Giving Work
- Outstanding Talent
- Uplifting Growth
- Rewarding Compensation
- Inspirational Leadership
- Sustainable Growth
- Healthy Communication
Positive Survey Results Reflect Growth
The university’s most recent survey results showed positive progress in all eight of these pillars, with particular strengths in areas that align with Taylor’s core mission and values. Employees expressed high satisfaction with the university’s goals, its commitment to diversity, and the way Taylor reflects its Christian mission. These areas were among the strongest in this year’s survey.
Key Strengths
Collaboration: Employees reported high levels of cooperation across departments, which fosters a positive work environment.
Opportunities for Growth: Staff members feel that they have ample opportunities to develop professionally within the university.
Meaningful Conversations: Taylor University’s efforts to engage employees in meaningful conversations about progress and future goals were appreciated by staff members.
Valued Input: Employees feel that their input is valued and taken seriously, contributing to a sense of ownership in the workplace culture.
Building a Stronger Future
Taylor University has already seen the positive impacts of these improvements, and the FLOURISH model will continue to serve as a guiding framework for strengthening both individual well-being and collective performance. Alongside the employee survey, Taylor also took part in discovery groups, feedback sessions, and cross-departmental collaborations to create a roadmap for continued improvement.
Moving Forward
While celebrating these milestones, Dr. Michael Lindsay, President of Taylor University, emphasized the importance of consistent, day-to-day practices that nurture organizational health. “While celebrating these milestones, we remain committed to the steady, daily practices that build organizational health,” said Lindsay. “I am so proud of what we’ve accomplished together, and I look forward to making Taylor University an exemplary place for both work and study.”
Taylor University’s ongoing commitment to its faculty and staff’s well-being, coupled with its focus on faith-driven growth, positions the institution as a leader in cultivating a healthy, positive workplace culture in higher education. This recognition as a Best Christian Workplace is just one more milestone in the university’s long history of excellence and service.
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