Employee Satisfaction Survey - Sample Survey Questions

If you are creating your own employee satisfaction survey, the questions listed below might be useful to you. You should not use all of these items in your survey as some are repetitive and others may not be relevant to your organization. Rather, pick and choose from the sample survey questions, modifying them as needed, to create your own customized employee survey.

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Feedback

I receive useful and constructive feedback from my manager.
I am given adequate feedback about my performance.
I receive feedback that helps me improve my performance.
I have an opportunity to participate in the goal setting process.
Employee performance evaluations are fair and appropriate.
My supervisor gives me praise and recognition when I do a good job.
When I do a good job, I receive the praise and recognition I deserve.

Teamwork

Teamwork is encouraged and practiced in this organization.
There is a strong feeling of teamwork and cooperation in this organization.

Quality and Customer Focus

People are held accountable for the quality of work they produce.
The quality of our products and services are very important to this organization.
In this organization we maintain very high standards of quality.
This organization understands its customers' needs.
This organization is extremely focused on its customers' needs.
Customer needs are the top priority in this organization.

Mission and Purpose

I have a good understanding of the mission and the goals of this organization.
I understand how my work directly contributes to the overall success of the organization.
My job is important in accomplishing the mission of the organization.
My supervisor provides me regular information about the mission and the goals of this organization.
I am familiar with and understand the organization's strategic goals.
Doing my job well gives me a sense of personal satisfaction.

Compensation

I am paid fairly for the work I do.
My salary is competitive with similar jobs I might find elsewhere.
My benefits are comparable to those offered by other organizations.
I understand my benefit plan.
I am satisfied with my benefit package.

Workplace and Resources

I have the resources I need to do my job well.
The necessary information systems are in place and accessible for me to get my job done.
I have all the information I need to do my job effectively.
My workplace is well maintained.
My workplace is a physically comfortable place to work.
My workplace is safe.

Communication

Information and knowledge are shared openly within this organization.
Communication is encouraged in this organization.
My manager does a good job of sharing information.
Senior management communicates well with the rest of the organization.

Opportunities for Growth

I have adequate opportunities for professional growth in this organization.
I receive the training I need to do my job well.
My manager is actively interested in my professional development and advancement.
My manager encourages and supports my development.
I am encouraged to learn from my mistakes.
My work is challenging.
My work is stimulating.
My work is rewarding.
I have a mentor at work.

Work/Life Balance; Stress and Work Pace

The environment in this organization supports a balance between work and personal life.
My manager understands the importance of maintaining a balance between work and personal life.
I am able to satisfy both my job and family responsibilities.
I am not forced to choose between job and family obligations.
The pace of the work in this organization enables me to do a good job.
The amount of work I am asked to do is reasonable.
The organization has reasonable expectations of its employees.
My job does not cause unreasonable amounts of stress in my life.

Fairness

My manager treats all his/her employees fairly.
The organization's policies for promotion and advancement are always fair.
Favoritism (special treatment) is not an issue in raises or promotions.
My manager is always consistent when administering policies concerning employees.
I am always treated fairly by my manager.
Everybody is treated fairly in this organization.

Respect for Management

I respect the senior leaders of this organization.
I respect my manager as a competent professional.
The leaders of this organization know what they are doing.
Our senior managers demonstrate strong leadership skills.
I am very satisfied with my manager.

Respect for Employees

My manager always treats me with respect.
My manager listens to what I'm saying.
This organization respects its employees.
My manager values my talents and the contribution I make.
My talent is valued at work.
The organization values the contribution I make.
My coworkers care about me as a person.

Personal Expression/ Diversity

People who challenge the status quo are valued.
I can disagree with my supervisor without fear of getting in trouble.
I am comfortable sharing my opinions at work.
We work to attract, develop, and retain people with diverse backgrounds.
People with different ideas are valued in this organization.
My ideas and opinions count at work.

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