Employee surveys
An employee survey is a tool used to understand how we, as employees, experience our workplace. By answering questions about our work environment, leadership, job satisfaction, and opportunities for development, we get the chance to influence and contribute to improvements where we work.
The survey is an important part of the work environment efforts and helps both managers and employees gain insight into how things are – and what we can improve together.
What does the survey measure?
The survey is built around several index areas – themes that reflect key aspects of the work environment. Here’s a brief description of the most common ones:
Employee Engagement
This area focuses on how we contribute to the work environment and collaboration. Do we feel responsible, engaged, and involved? Do we feel we can influence our work and that our voices are heard?
Leadership
This area explores how we perceive our immediate leadership. Do we receive support and feedback? Is our manager clear, accessible, and fair? Do we trust our manager?
Organization
This area looks at how we perceive the structures, processes, and collaboration within the organization. Is it clear how things work? Does cooperation between different parts of the organization function well?
Goals and Strategies
This area examines how well we understand the organization’s goals and direction. Do we know where we’re headed? Do we feel that our work contributes to the bigger picture?
Why do we conduct employee surveys?
We conduct employee surveys to:
- Listen to you – your experience matters.
- Create dialogue – the results serve as a foundation for conversations and improvement efforts.
- Develop the work environment – both in the short and long term.
- Track progress – we can see how things change over time and compare with other organizations.