29 questions to ask your employees
Surveys can be a helpful tool to monitor engagement, morale and productivity, but where do you start? Consider these queries to gather valuable insights.
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When conducting employee surveys, you should gather as much honest feedback as possible.
However, you don’t want to overwhelm workers with a barrage of burdensome or extraneous questions. It requires a delicate balance to procure the most substantive insights.
If you’re not sure where to start, here are 29 questions to consider using in your next workplace survey.
Questions about culture
These questions explore how employees mesh with the organization’s vision, mission and values, as well as what they think about the company’s commitment to ethics and social responsibility.
Questions about the work environment
Wellness and comfort at work play an important role in employee productivity and engagement. These questions shed light on how your company can provide a more agreeable atmosphere.
Questions about recognition
Do your employees feel valued, appreciated, heard and respected? Ask these questions to find out.
Generic, bland recognition often falls flat. When giving recognition or rewards, make them specific, personal and thoughtful.
Questions about feedback
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