IOA is collecting 2024 compensation data for the upcoming 2025 Compensation Survey. This information is critical in helping ombuds advocate for fair and equitable salaries, as well as supporting those establishing new offices or expanding existing ones.
However, the survey is only valuable if we receive broad participation. To continue producing this important resource, we need maximum response from the community.
Compensation surveys...
... are a membership benefit (and maybe a professional obligation).
... are essential to IOA's understanding of, and advocacy for the field.
... fully anonymized, with no way for anyone (even the research team) to know any individual's response.
... are key to members ensuring appropriate/deserved compensation for their work.
... are important to organizations contemplating a new office.
... have been instrumental in many members' negotiation of raises.
Who should participate?
Anyone who was paid for ombuds work in 2024, including:
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Lead or senior ombuds employed by an organization
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Associate or other ombuds employed by an organization
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Contract/consultant ombuds retained directly by an organization
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Contract/consultant ombuds retained through a firm coordinating ombuds services
What to expect:
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The survey has been streamlined to 9 specific questions plus 3 short demographic questions.
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You do not need to be an IOA member to participate.