Why Do “You” Need an Employee Opinion Survey?

Business Managers know that poor employee relations can lead to low productivity, high turnover, and other management problems. Unfortunately, most organizations ignore the problems because they are so difficult to pinpoint. Programs to promote positive employee relations should value and encourage regular, candid communication between employees, without fear of reprisal or loss of status. They require “active listening” and “thoughtful feedback.” This can be captured most effectively by an impartial outside third party. Employee Opinion Surveys are the first step in the improvement process because they provide a baseline of existing conditions. They point out human resource problems such as job dissatisfaction, lack of training and development needs, benefit and compensation inequalities. Opinion Surveys give employees an opportunity to “sound off safely.” Opinion surveys give employers an opportunity to improve their working relationships with employees, a definite edge over their competition and overall effect their bottom line.

What Should an Opinion Survey Measure?

That depends on the organization’s objective. Questions will vary based on the size, culture and industry.

What do Employees want to see in an Opinion Survey?

It is important to recognize each employee as an individual. What is important to one is not necessarily as important to another. Most employees want:

• Job Security
• Employee Input on Decisions
• Fair Pay and Benefits
• Meaningful Work
• Recognition
• Good and on-going communication
• Survey Description

Each survey consists of both experienced-based questions designed to obtain quantitative data and customized questions that companies may wish to add. Categories include:

• Communication
• Compensation and Benefits
• Culture
• Employment
• Empowerment
• Growth and Advancement
• Health and Safety
• Hours of Work
• Job Performance
• Leadership
• Management Practices
• Policies and Procedures
• Supervision
• Quality
• Reaction to Survey
• The Job
• Training and Education
• Working Conditions
• And More…

Confidentiality

Employees may participate in Bee Tree surveys by completing a printed survey booklet, answering questions by phone or participating electronically through our Web site.

Survey Results

Survey results are calculated electronically and returned within twelve (12) weeks of participation. Employers will receive a complete breakdown of every question, by department. National norms, colorful bar charts and executive summaries can also be obtained to assist employers with employee feedback sessions. Finally, an overall summary can be provided to employees to reaffirm the employers commitment to the project.