How to create a staff survey

 

How happy are your staff? If you don't ask you won't know! 

 

It is important to regularly gather feedback from employees through surveys. This is vital for any business. 

 

Use this information to identify areas for improvement and make necessary changes. 

 

Designing a staff survey involves considering the specific goals and objectives you want to achieve with the feedback. 

 

Here is a comprehensive list of questions that you might consider including in a staff survey: 

 

General  

1. How satisfied are you with your current role? 

2. On a scale of 1 to 10, how likely are you to recommend our company as a great place to work? 

3. What aspects of your job do you find most satisfying? 

4. What aspects of your job do you find most challenging? 

5. How valued do you feel as an employee? 

 

Leadership 

6. How would you rate the effectiveness of your immediate supervisor/manager? 

7. Do you feel that your supervisor provides clear expectations for your role? 

8. Are you satisfied with the communication from senior leadership? 

 

Communication 

9. How effective is communication within your team/department? 

10. Do you feel well-informed about company goals and objectives? 

11. How would you rate the frequency and effectiveness of team meetings? 

 

Environment 

12. How would you describe the overall work environment? 

13. Do you feel comfortable expressing your opinions at work? 

 

Career development 

14. Are there any obstacles or challenges affecting your productivity? 

15. Do you feel that there are sufficient opportunities for career growth within the company? 

16. Are you satisfied with the professional development opportunities provided by the company? 

17. Do you feel that your skills are being fully utilised in your current role? 

 

Work-life Balance 

18. How would you rate your current work-life balance? 

19. Do you feel encouraged to take advantage of flexible work arrangements? 

20. Are there any factors that negatively impact your work-life balance? 

 

Team dynamics 

21. How would you describe the level of collaboration within your team? 

22. Do you feel supported by your colleagues in achieving your goals? 

23. How well do team members communicate and share information? 

 

Diversity and Inclusion 

24. Do you feel that the company promotes diversity and inclusion? 

25. How inclusive do you find the workplace culture? 

 

Training 

26. Are you satisfied with the training and resources provided for your role? 

27. Do you feel adequately equipped to perform your job effectively? 

 

Benefits package 

28. Are you satisfied with your current compensation and benefits package? 

29. Do you feel that your compensation is competitive in the industry? 

 

30. On a scale of 1 to 10, how satisfied are you with your overall experience working for the company? 

31. What suggestions do you have for improving the workplace? 

32. Is there anything else you would like to share about your experience working for the company? 

 

When designing the survey, ensure a balance of quantitative (scaled or multiple-choice) and qualitative (open-ended) questions to gather both statistical data and detailed insights. 

 

Keep the survey concise to encourage participation and consider anonymity to encourage honest responses. Regularly conduct staff surveys to track changes over time and make informed decisions based on the feedback received. 

You can use online platforms such as Typeform or Survey Monkey to collect the responses. 

The most important thing is to act on the feedback!