Initiative - Employee Opinion Survey Sample #4





Surveys Measuring Initiative:
Example 1 (5-point scale; numbers; NA)
Example 2 (7-point scale; radio buttons)
Example 3 (4-point scale; radio buttons)
Example 4 (5-point scale; radio buttons)
Example 5 (5-point scale; words)
Example 6 (Pulse Survey)
Example 7 (5-point scale; item comments)
Example 8 (3-point scale; words; N/A)
Example 9 (4-point scale; numbers)
Example 10 (Comment boxes only)
Example 11 (Single rating per dimension)
Example 12 (Slide-bar scale)
Dear Employee:


Welcome to the [Company] Employee Survey. Our objective is to understand and express the values which will ensure [Company] is an exceptional place to work. We are asking you to take time to respond to this survey to help us identify where we are doing well and where we have opportunities to do better.

We have developed this survey with questions tailored for our staff and business to provide you with an opportunity to anonymously rate many facets of the business. The survey will assess what you value most in your employment and allow you to make positive suggestions for improvement.

Dimensions Included:
Initiative, Decision Making, Performance, Customer Service, Professionalism, Supervision, Work/Life, Corporate Culture, Diversity
Please be honest, constructive and thoughtful in your responses. The results of this survey will be used to help drive our future success. If you have any questions about the process please contact [Contact Person].

Please ensure that your submission is made between . The survey will only be available during these dates.

Thank you for your participation in the survey. We look forward to seeing the analysis of your responses and we are hoping for 100% participation.

Management Team



Instructions:
Please complete the items below and press the submit button at the end of the survey. If you need multiple sessions to complete the survey, please click the "Submit" button at the end of each session to save your responses. Please feel free to skip any items that you do not wish to respond to. Keep in mind that your responses help us to become a better place to work. So, you are encouraged to respond to all items on the questionnaire.




Initiative

Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly
Agree
  1. The Company seeks to take advantage of opportunities
  1. I feel encouraged to come up with new and better ways of doing things
  1. My supervisor encourages initiative.
  1. My Supervisor capitalizes on opportunities to grow the business
  1. Leadership at the Company encourages initiative and risk taking
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Initiative, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization. Type the number here: What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?

Decision Making

Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly
Agree
  1. I weigh the pros and cons of decisions and the impacts those decisions may have on others
  1. Leadership considers contingencies and their consequences
  1. My coworkers employ sound judgment and logical reasoning when making decisions
  1. Senior leaders makes sound and timely decisions
  1. My manager assesses the risks, benefits, and potential impact of a number of options when deciding a course of action
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Decision Making, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization. Type the number here: What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?

Performance

Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly
Agree
  1. Performance measures are evaluated on a quarterly basis
  1. My annual review is effective in identifying specific goals for performance improvement.
  1. My job enables me to make use of my skills and abilities
  1. I get a sense of personal accomplishment from my work
  1. My Department is able to meet its deadlines
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Performance, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization. Type the number here: What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?

Customer Service

Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly
Agree
  1. Service is responsive and meets the needs of customers
  1. The training I receive reinforces customer focus
  1. Our team’s current activities reflect a strong focus on the customer
  1. I understand the relationship between my service to internal/external customers and Company's success.
  1. My supervisor is focused on improving customer service.
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Customer Service, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization. Type the number here: What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?

Professionalism

Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly
Agree
  1. Employees treat each other with courtesy and respect
  1. Employees pay attention to the speaker in meetings
  1. Politics and gossip do not play a major role at the Company
  1. Employees do not leave work early
  1. Employees in my department take their work seriously
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Professionalism, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization. Type the number here: What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?

Supervision

Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly
Agree
  1. Supervisors provide constructive and ongoing feedback
  1. Supervisors offer instructions and guidance to subordinates
  1. Managers set a good example for others to follow
  1. Managers are open to listening to others
  1. Supervisors are effective in deciding how the supplies are to be allocated on the job site
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Supervision, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization. Type the number here: What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?

Work/Life

Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly
Agree
  1. I can take paid time-off do to things I enjoy
  1. My work schedule allows me to take care of family needs when necessary
  1. The Company offers adequate telecommuting, scheduling flexibility, and childcare opportunities
  1. I am able to put my phone away when I need to
  1. I have enough time to do my work
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Work/Life, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization. Type the number here: What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?

Corporate Culture

Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly
Agree
  1. The culture helps employees work together
  1. The Company is a good community neighbor
  1. I believe that Company's open door policy is effective.
  1. CompanyName has an image of a high quality company.
  1. The Company strives hard to provide a good environment for clients and staff.
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Corporate Culture, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization. Type the number here: What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?

Diversity

Strongly
Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Agree
Strongly
Agree
  1. My department respects individuals and values their differences
  1. This company values the differences that exist between individuals
  1. Company invests time and energy into building diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams.
  1. Employees of all races have an equal opportunity for promotions.
  1. Employees of all backgrounds are highly productive in our company.
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Diversity, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization. Type the number here: What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?

  1. On a scale of Excellent to Poor, how would you rate your overall employment with [Company] and why?






  2. Would you refer others who are seeking employment to [Company]?


    Please provide explanation:

  3. If you had an opportunity to make any change you wanted to make [Company] a better place to work, what one improvement would you make?

  4. What changes do you see [Company] making in order to raise the standards?

  5. I feel good about my continued employment with [Company].


    If no, please provide explanation:

  6. What do you like best about working for [Company]?

  7. What do you like least about working for [Company]? How could it be improved?

  8. Use the space below to enter any final comments you would like to be noted: