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Employee Engagement & Satisfaction Baseline Survey

Welcome to the Main Employee Engagement & Satisfaction Survey — a comprehensive tool designed to help organizations understand how employees feel about their work, colleagues, leadership, and the overall environment. This survey empowers leaders to identify what’s working well and what needs improvement to build a more engaged, motivated, and resilient team.

This survey combines quantitative ratings and open-text responses across 12 key engagement themes: Purpose, Clarity, Stress, Feedback, Growth, Management, Team, Communication, Alignment, Compensation, Safety, and Balance. By blending numbers with narrative, it provides both measurable trends and rich qualitative insights.

Use this survey as your core engagement baseline, or repeat it annually to track progress over time. It’s ideal for organizations of all sizes — from small nonprofits to large corporations — and can be customized to fit your unique needs.

By implementing this survey, you demonstrate your commitment to listening to employees and fostering a supportive culture. The findings will help you shape better policies, improve team dynamics, and prioritize actions that make your organization a place where people want to stay and thrive.

  • You will be able to modify the text of each question before sending. On the next screen, you can add recipients’ emails — individually or in bulk — and set a deadline. Note: the deadline does not close the survey automatically; it simply indicates when you’d like respondents to complete it.
  • Before sending, you can also add a custom note to the message your respondents will receive. Use this note to encourage participation and explain the purpose of the survey.
  • Facilitating the results: Once the survey closes and the report is generated, plan a dedicated session with your team or leadership group to review the findings together. Start by highlighting key strengths to celebrate, then focus on the top areas for improvement. Invite open discussion on practical steps and quick wins. For sensitive themes, consider smaller group or one-on-one conversations to explore root causes in a safe environment. Emphasize that the goal is continuous improvement, not blame.

Purpose & Meaning

  • 1.1I understand how my work contributes to the mission.(likert)
  • 1.2⁠I find my work meaningful.(likert)
  • 1.3⁠I feel proud to work here.(likert)
  • 1.4What makes your work meaningful (or not)?(open text)

Role Clarity & Autonomy

  • 2.1I understand my responsibilities.(likert)
  • 2.2I know what success looks like in my role.(likert)
  • 2.3I have the autonomy I need.(likert)
  • 2.4Where do you feel unclear or restricted?(open text)

Personal Stress Level

  • 3.1On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your current stress level? (1 = I am totally relaxed, 10 = I want to run away!)(likert)
  • 3.2What are the main causes of your current stress?(open text)
  • 3.3What could help reduce your stress level?(open text)

Feedback & Recognition

  • 4.1I receive useful feedback.(likert)
  • 4.2I feel recognized.(likert)
  • 4.3Feedback is timely and constructive.(likert)
  • 4.4What recognition would help you?(open text)

Growth & Development

  • 5.1I have opportunities to grow.(likert)
  • 5.2I receive development support.(likert)
  • 5.3I see a career path here.(likert)
  • 5.4What would improve your growth?(open text)

Managerial Support

  • 6.1My manager supports me.(likert)
  • 6.2I feel comfortable raising concerns.(likert)
  • 6.3My manager cares about my wellbeing.(likert)
  • 6.4How does your manager help or hinder you?(open text)

Team Relationships

  • 7.1I feel a sense of belonging(likert)
  • 7.2Team collaboration is effective(likert)
  • 7.3I trust my colleagues.(likert)
  • 7.4How would you describe team dynamics?(open text)

Communication & Inclusion

  • 8.1I feel informed about key decisions.(likert)
  • 8.2Team communication is clear.(likert)
  • 8.3My voice is heard.(likert)
  • 8.4How can communication improve?(open text)

Alignment & Values

  • 9.1I believe in our mission and values.(likert)
  • 9.2Our values are lived in practice.(likert)
  • 9.3I feel aligned with our direction.(likert)
  • 9.4Do you feel aligned? Why or why not?(open text)

Compensation & Benefits

  • 10.1I am fairly paid.(likert)
  • 10.2Benefits meet my needs.(likert)
  • 10.3My contributions are valued.(likert)
  • 10.4What changes to pay or benefits would help?(open text)

Psychological Safety

  • 11.1I feel safe to speak up.(likert)
  • 11.2Mistakes are treated as learning opportunities.(likert)
  • 11.3I can be myself at work.(likert)
  • 11.4What would increase psychological safety?(open text)

Work-Life Balance

  • 12.1I maintain a healthy work-life balance.(likert)
  • 12.2I have flexibility to manage personal needs.(likert)
  • 12.3I can take time off when needed.(likert)
  • 12.4What supports or hinders your balance?(open text)

Final Reflection Questions

  • 13.1What should we keep doing as a team or organization?(open text)
  • 13.2What should we start doing to better support you?(open text)
  • 13.3Any other feedback you'd like to share?(open text)