Problem Solving - Employee Survey Sample #7

Dear Employee:


Welcome to the Employee 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 this 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 . 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	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Applicable
My team works to simplify problems to make them more manageable (Click here to add a comment)
We work together to solve problems (Click here to add a comment)
We resolve issues in our organization without resorting to blame, anger, or retribution. (Click here to add a comment)
In my job I focus on problem solving instead of fault finding (Click here to add a comment)
Employees seek to acquire new information and knowledge before deciding on a course of action when problem solving (Click here to add a comment)
If [Participant Name] 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	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Applicable
Meetings are followed up by action plans (Click here to add a comment)
The Company should offer training on how to improve meeting effectiveness (Click here to add a comment)
I get important and useful information from meetings (Click here to add a comment)
Meetings are a useful way for employees to work together (Click here to add a comment)
We make the best use of meetings and meetings are tailored to specific needs and purposes. (Click here to add a comment)
If [Participant Name] 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	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Applicable
Assessment is part of the planning process to identify organizational weaknesses and develop solutions (Click here to add a comment)
Resources are coordinated and utilized effectively in my department. (Click here to add a comment)
Resources are organized and coordinated effectively (Click here to add a comment)
The Company has long-term goals aligned with its strategic vision (Click here to add a comment)
Leadership assesses the Company human resources to promote and improve employee development opportunities (Click here to add a comment)
If [Participant Name] 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	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Applicable
The Company makes sure employees have information and data as needed (Click here to add a comment)
My manager encourages us to find solutions that are "outside of the box". (Click here to add a comment)
Employees in my department are committed to efficiency and using resources wisely (Click here to add a comment)
We are encouraged to take advantage of training inhouse and outside the company to improve our skill levels (Click here to add a comment)
There are incentives/rewards for working efficiently (Click here to add a comment)
If [Participant Name] 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	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Applicable
I am allowed to take initiative to assess my skills and seek appropriate training (Click here to add a comment)
I feel I am well prepared and have the tools to succeed in my role as an associate, supervisor, manager, or top leader. (Click here to add a comment)
I have received good training to do my job (Click here to add a comment)
Training is offered at times convenient to me (Click here to add a comment)
The Company supports efforts by employees to obtain training on new skills (Click here to add a comment)
If [Participant Name] 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	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Applicable
Employees in this Company work well together. (Click here to add a comment)
Employees work together to share ideas and resolve issues (Click here to add a comment)
Teamwork is positively impacting our business results. (Click here to add a comment)
I have a good relationship with my co-workers. (Click here to add a comment)
Leaders promote teamwork (Click here to add a comment)
If [Participant Name] 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	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Applicable
I have input into my work schedule. (Click here to add a comment)
I can take time off to handle personal commitments. (Click here to add a comment)
My work schedule is flexible enough to meet my needs (Click here to add a comment)
I can adjust my work schedule if needed (Click here to add a comment)
I can alter my work schedule to suit my needs. (Click here to add a comment)
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.
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What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?
Benefits	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Applicable
I recognize my benefits are part of an employee total compensation program (Click here to add a comment)
The benefits program meets my needs. (Click here to add a comment)
The Company offers benefits that exceed industry standards (Click here to add a comment)
The Company offers better benefits than other companies (Click here to add a comment)
The premiums for benefits are reasonable (Click here to add a comment)
If [Participant Name] 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	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Applicable
Cultural differences are easily overcome (Click here to add a comment)
The Company is aware of market factors that affect us at a global level (Click here to add a comment)
The Company understands the geo-political business environment (Click here to add a comment)
The Company is effective in focusing on the Global marketplace (Click here to add a comment)
Leadership identifies key issues affecting the Company at a global level (Click here to add a comment)
If [Participant Name] 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	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree	Not Applicable
I understand the budget process (Click here to add a comment)
My Supervisor is effective in maximizing the potential of others (Click here to add a comment)
My workplace is a physically comfortable place to work (Click here to add a comment)
I can manage information and technical resources to achieve objectives (Click here to add a comment)
I understand the process of allocating fiscal resources (Click here to add a comment)
If [Participant Name] 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 [Company] 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 [Company]?
    

    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: