Dear Anticipation:
It’s a great idea to survey your employees to learn what’s working—and what’s not. Employees appreciate the opportunity to respond, and the organization gathers valuable information, which is vital to its success as the job market really heats up this year.
Collecting responses anonymously is the key to receiving open and honest feedback. People want to be able to respond honestly with impunity. The alternative would be to hire an outside service, such as those that conduct exit interviews, so that people have a greater sense of confidentiality.
Now for the proposed questions:
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Do you believe that our organization offers a quality product or service?
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If not, what are your suggestions for fixing the problem(s)?
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Do you have fun at work?
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If not, what could we be doing to bring more fun into our workplace?
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Do you believe that our leaders are enlightened and understand the value of people?
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Do you feel like the organization cares about you? How does it take care of you?
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Do you feel that your work is meaningful? Why? (Or why not?)
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Do you feel good about the people you work with?
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Looking at your total compensation package, do you think that you are fairly compensated for the work you do?
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Does the company/organization give you ongoing opportunities to make a difference for the community and/or the world?
The concept of “re-recruiting” is an important one. Arranging this mechanism as an “early warning system” is an excellent idea, especially in light of the predicted skilled-labor shortages.
SOURCE: Joyce Gioia, strategic business futurist, The Herman Group, Austin, Texas, November 19, 2010
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