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Serving Personnel FEELING VALUED AND SUPPORTED


• 54% feel they are provided appropriate support by the RAF • 50% of personnel do not feel valued by the RAF • Almost 1/3 of the service works more than 51 hours • 66% are working harder than they did last year • 45% of personnel find it difficult to take leave when they would wish


“I believe I am valued and have good support now due to the people and area I work at presently but previously I have felt the support non-existent and not valued at all.”


“Manning shortages are steadily eroding morale and affecting retention. If resources are reduced then output should reduce in line, this has not happened.”


“Constantly having to deal with out of date IT that is barely adequate for the task it was designed for and barely supported by a contract that costs us thousands each year.”


“Not enough trained personnel and no sign of this getting any better in the future.”


“As a whole the service offers great support but local line managers need to step up and support their immediate teams.”


“Am I valued? Opportunities for personal development in the RAF are good but NEM pay scales suggest the work of other ground trades is more valued.”


Do you feel valued by the RAF? 5%


45% 50%


Yes No I’m not sure


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