Problem Solving - Employee Opinion Survey Sample #1

Dear Employee:


Welcome to the Employee Satisfaction Survey. We are on a journey to create a workplace that encourages success! A critical component of creating this culture is building a business you recognize as being a great place to work and one that provides you with challenge and recognition. We want to build a thriving and successful business that provides motivation and satisfaction. In order to do so we need to assess how we are doing and understand your thoughts, views and feelings.

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.

The survey is web-based, quick and simple to complete which allows fast reporting and analysis. To ensure your anonymity, the survey is being hosted by an external organization. You will not be required to identify yourself. We want to be very clear that we will not be able to attribute this data to any specific individual and it is not our intention to do so.

We encourage everyone to complete the survey. Please be honest, constructive and thoughtful in your input. The survey is designed to help us understand more about your thoughts and needs to make a great company.

The results of this survey will be used to help drive our future success. We will report back to you about what you have said and what we plan to do about it. If you have any questions about the process please contact [Contact Person].

Please ensure that your submission is made between and . 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.

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Problem Solving	Strongly Disagree 1	2	Neutral 3	4	Strongly Agree 5	Not Applicable
My Department anticipates and resolves problems
Leaders identify problems, collect information from various sources, and synthesize that information into effective solutions
Employees seek to acquire new information and knowledge before deciding on a course of action when problem solving
My team works to simplify problems to make them more manageable
We resolve issues in our organization without resorting to blame, anger, or retribution.
If were to make improvements in Problem Solving, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization.
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What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?
Meetings	Strongly Disagree 1	2	Neutral 3	4	Strongly Agree 5	Not Applicable
All employees are encouraged to share their input at meetings
I get important and useful information from meetings
Meetings start and end on time
We make the best use of meetings and meetings are tailored to specific needs and purposes.
Meetings are followed up by action plans
If were to make improvements in Meetings, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization.
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What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?
Planning	Strongly Disagree 1	2	Neutral 3	4	Strongly Agree 5	Not Applicable
The Company has an excellent workforce planning strategy to meet future needs
Leadership gathers data from a variety of sources for use in strategic planning
Resources are coordinated and utilized effectively in my department.
Resources are organized and coordinated effectively
The Company has long-term goals aligned with its strategic vision
If were to make improvements in Planning, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization.
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What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?
Resourcefulness	Strongly Disagree 1	2	Neutral 3	4	Strongly Agree 5	Not Applicable
My Department is able to solve problems that arise using a variety of alternatives that meet unique situations
We are able to utilize existing equipment and tools to their fullest extent
My Supervisor is able to accomplish a lot with a limited budget
The Company is effective in taking advantage of emerging markets
The Company is able to evaluate new and emerging markets
If were to make improvements in Resourcefulness, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization.
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What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?
Training	Strongly Disagree 1	2	Neutral 3	4	Strongly Agree 5	Not Applicable
The Company supports efforts by employees to obtain training on new skills
I feel I am well prepared and have the tools to succeed in my role as an associate, supervisor, manager, or top leader.
Training is offered at times convenient to me
The Company employs competent and skilled trainers
I am allowed to take initiative to assess my skills and seek appropriate training
If were to make improvements in Training, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization.
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What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?
Teamwork	Strongly Disagree 1	2	Neutral 3	4	Strongly Agree 5	Not Applicable
Teamwork is positively impacting our business results.
Employees work together to share ideas and resolve issues
Other team members will help me if I need help
Our team fosters open communication
Leaders promote teamwork
If were to make improvements in Teamwork, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization.
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What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?
Work/Life	Strongly Disagree 1	2	Neutral 3	4	Strongly Agree 5	Not Applicable
I have input into my work schedule.
I am able to balance work and my personal life.
My Supervisor would let me leave work early if I needed to.
The Company offers me the flexibility I want in allowing me to work at home or change my hours, when required
The Company helps employees find an ideal balance between work and life responsibilities
If 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.
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What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?
Benefits	Strongly Disagree 1	2	Neutral 3	4	Strongly Agree 5	Not Applicable
The benefits program meets my needs.
I understand the benefits that are available.
The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package
The Company offers better benefits than other companies
I recognize my benefits are part of an employee total compensation program
If were to make improvements in Benefits, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization.
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What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?
Global	Strongly Disagree 1	2	Neutral 3	4	Strongly Agree 5	Not Applicable
Leadership identifies key issues affecting the Company at a global level
The Company effectively recruits employees with a global perspective
The Company is aware of market factors that affect us at a global level
The Company is effective in marketing and distributing its products globally
My Supervisor understands the geo-political business environment
If were to make improvements in Global, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization.
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What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?
Resources	Strongly Disagree 1	2	Neutral 3	4	Strongly Agree 5	Not Applicable
My Supervisor is effective in maximizing the potential of others
My workplace is a physically comfortable place to work
The Company has the right people in the right places.
I have all the tools and equipment I need to do my job well
I understand the budget process
If were to make improvements in Resources, which item do you think should be emphasized most over the next two years in order to make us a more effective organization.
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What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?

51. What changes would you like to see in your benefit plans?  Please note that some of these may increase premium rates.  Please check all that apply.

    Add a higher deductible plan ($1,000 - $2,500) Increase vision care Increase dental care Add wellness program (weight loss, nutrition, smoking cessation programs, etc.) Add a Medical Spending Account (MSA) (allows employees to enroll in a high deductible health plan, and then and the employee contribute on a pre-tax basis to an account used for eligible medical expenses)

    
    
    
52. What changes would you be willing to accept in order to help hold down premium increases?  Please check all that apply.

    Higher annual deductibles (the amount you pay out-of-pocket before benefits begin) Higher office visit co pays (the dollar amount you pay for office visits) Higher prescription drug co pays (the dollar amount you pay for prescription drugs) More network restrictions (smaller group of doctors and specialists to choose from) No dental coverage Other – please specify

    
    
    
53. How often would you like to participate in after hours company event?
    

    Every other month Quarterly Twice a year Just the Christmas Party

    
    
    
54. How would you rate your satisfaction with the communication between you and ?
    

    Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied No Opinion Satisfied Very Satisfied

    
    
    
55. What would you change about your current job or position?
    
    
    
56. Please identify factors that would improve your job performance in the coming year.
    
    
    
57. When your performance was discussed with you in the past,
    how often did you receive practical suggestions for improving your work?
    

    Very Often Sometimes Rarely Never

    
    
    
58. How would you rate your overall satisfaction with the company in the past year?
    

    Very Dissatisfied Dissatisfied No Opinion Satisfied Very Satisfied

    
    
59. Please give any comments or suggestions on how the company can be improved in the coming year: