ElevatingEX
Welcome to ElevatingEX, a collective effort to guide what it means to work, grow, and thrive at Wake Forest University. At its core, Employee Experience (EX) is a comprehensive and intentional people-first approach, one where WFU employees work hand-in-hand to create experiences that strengthen individual, team, and institutional performance across the entire employee lifecycle. EX and its key components, along with the Employee Life Cycle, provide a holistic and intentional approach to ensure that every phase of your time at Wake Forest feels purposeful, connected, and supported.
The Employee Experience
EX is grounded in six key concepts, or peaks, that shape everyday work life. Explore each peak to see how culture, environment, growth opportunities, and personal support come together to enrich your employment experience.
Culture is guided by our mission and purpose, shaped by the shared values, norms, and behaviors that define the organizational environment, and facilitated through trust and transparency.
Related WFU Resources
- ADA/Section 504 Resources
- Bias Reporting
- Compliance Reporting
- Connection: Employee Interest Groups
- Exit Surveys
- Faculty Senate
- Office of Institutional Equity
- Office of Institutional Equity Reporting
- Office of the President
- Onboarding for New Hires
- Our Motto Means More
- Staff Advisory Council
- Title IX Office
- University Policy Library
- University Policy Office
- University Policy Office’s Policy Management process
- Title IX Reporting
- Staff Advisory Council
- Title IX Office
- Title IX Reporting
Conditions are grounded in safe, flexible, human-centered approaches, shaped by daily work and physical environments, and strengthened through supportive technology and social connections.
Leadership and Management are inspired by meaningful work across campus, driven by engaged management, and fostered through continuous coaching and ongoing mentorship.
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Learning and Development are rooted in a high-impact learning culture, fueled by opportunities for upskilling, reskilling, and a growth mindset, and advanced through clear paths for talent mobility.
Recognition is expressed through institutional, vertical, and peer-to-peer appreciation, and elevated through diverse ways to celebrate achievements.
Total Rewards are centered on fair and competitive compensation, supported through comprehensive wellbeing resources, and designed to foster a healthy work-life balance.
Related WFU Resources
The Employee Life Cycle
From a first connection to every milestone along the way, the employee lifecycle reflects each stage of employment spent at Wake Forest.
By thoughtfully supporting individuals as they join, develop, stay engaged, and navigate change, every phase plays a meaningful role in shaping their career at WFU.
- Attraction: What draws you to WFU? Discovering what makes Wake Forest a rewarding place to work and build a career.
- Recruitment: How do you find your fit? By navigating a clear, supportive interview process to see if a role matches your talents.
- Onboarding: How are you set up for success? By receiving the tools, knowledge, and connections to feel welcome and confident from your first day.
- Development: How do you grow? By expanding your skills through ongoing learning, mentorship, and career opportunities.
- Engagement: What keeps you connected? By finding purpose, energy, and a strong sense of belonging in daily worklife.
- Recognition: How are you appreciated? By feeling valued and celebrated for your everyday efforts and achievements.
- Transition: How do you step into a new role? By moving into new positions, teams, or responsibilities with clear guidance at every step.
- Separation: How do you transition into your next chapter? By concluding your role with care, respect, and gratitude for your time at Wake Forest.