Staffing - Employee Opinion Survey Sample #1





Measuring Staffing:
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 Employee Opinion Survey. We recognize that our employees are our biggest asset and we are committed to continuing to ensure that the [Company] is considered a great place to work. We would like to hear from you as your opinions will help to guide our objectives.

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.

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

Dimensions Included:
Staffing, Resources, Problem Solving, Planning, Job Satisfaction, Flexibility, Teamwork, Information Technology/IT, Reorganization


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.




Staffing

Strongly
Disagree
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2
Neutral
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4
Strongly
Agree
5
Not
Applicable
  1. CompanyName has the right people in the right places.
  1. My Department has an adequate level of staffing
  1. The Company has adequate help during peak work loads
  1. My Supervisor is good at building a staff of creative and innovative individuals
  1. My Supervisor is good at determining staffing needs
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Staffing, 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?

Resources

Strongly
Disagree
1
2
Neutral
3
4
Strongly
Agree
5
Not
Applicable
  1. My workplace is well maintained and safe
  1. I understand the process of allocating fiscal resources
  1. My workplace is a physically comfortable place to work
  1. My Supervisor is effective in maximizing the potential of others
  1. I have all the tools and equipment I need to do my job well
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. Type the number here: What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?

Problem Solving

Strongly
Disagree
1
2
Neutral
3
4
Strongly
Agree
5
Not
Applicable
  1. We resolve issues in our organization without resorting to blame, anger, or retribution.
  1. My Department anticipates and resolves problems
  1. Leaders identify problems, collect information from various sources, and synthesize that information into effective solutions
  1. In my job I focus on problem solving instead of fault finding
  1. My team works to simplify problems to make them more manageable
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. Type the number here: What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?

Planning

Strongly
Disagree
1
2
Neutral
3
4
Strongly
Agree
5
Not
Applicable
  1. Leadership at the company prioritizes plans based on a cost/benefit analysis
  1. Our company is good at planning for the "unexpected"
  1. My manager plans for the future
  1. My manager sets milestones to track progress on the plan
  1. Our division establishes and monitors timeframes and timelines
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. Type the number here: What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?

Job Satisfaction

Strongly
Disagree
1
2
Neutral
3
4
Strongly
Agree
5
Not
Applicable
  1. The people in my department feel good about coming to work
  1. My job is rewarding
  1. I am proud to tell others I work for the Company
  1. Considering everything, I am satisfied at this Company
  1. I enjoy working at the Company
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Job Satisfaction, 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?

Flexibility

Strongly
Disagree
1
2
Neutral
3
4
Strongly
Agree
5
Not
Applicable
  1. My manager shows a readiness to adapt and optimize.
  1. My manager demonstrates adaptability in innovative thought processes.
  1. Coworkers are resilient and proactive to help thrive in unpredictable environments.
  1. The supervisor is able to work in multiple environments as needed.
  1. The company supports a flexible culture that values continuous improvement and innovation.
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Flexibility, 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?

Teamwork

Strongly
Disagree
1
2
Neutral
3
4
Strongly
Agree
5
Not
Applicable
  1. The team overall is open to the perspectives/viewpoints of team members
  1. I work well with the other team members
  1. The team leader provides assistance and support to other team members when needed
  1. Our supervisor promotes a team spirit within and outside department; partners with other work groups
  1. Our team is able to relates to all kinds of people tactfully
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. Type the number here: What are your suggestions for how we can improve this?

Information Technology/IT

Strongly
Disagree
1
2
Neutral
3
4
Strongly
Agree
5
Not
Applicable
  1. There is adequate communication between Information Technology and our department.
  1. IT Staff are good at troubleshooting issues to get to the root cause of the problem.
  1. IT Department staff usually have the answers when I need help.
  1. IT staff are knowledgeable about the software and equipment we use.
  1. The IT Department is effective in maintaining the equipment in my department.
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Information Technology/IT, 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?

Reorganization

Strongly
Disagree
1
2
Neutral
3
4
Strongly
Agree
5
Not
Applicable
  1. The Company is effective in reorganizing to meet new business challenges and opportunities
  1. I have received frequent and clear communication during this process.
  1. After the reorganization I feel more confident in the decisions being made by management.
  1. I am happy with my new job assignments.
  1. Leadership exercises good judgment in setting the structure for the organization
If [Participant Name] were to make improvements in Reorganization, 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. 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,
    spacer and then [Company] and the employee contribute on a pre-tax basis to an account used for eligible medical expenses)


  2. 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


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






  4. How would you rate your satisfaction with the communication between you and [Company]?







  5. What would you change about your current job or position?


  6. Please identify factors that would improve your job performance in the coming year.


  7. When your performance was discussed with you in the past,
    how often did you receive practical suggestions for improving your work?






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






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