Annual Engagement Census Survey Question Bank

Organization-wide annual employee engagement survey question bank for measuring core engagement drivers year over year, including manager effectiveness, growth, belonging, recognition, and intent to stay.

Overall Engagement

• I would recommend this organization as a great place to work.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• I am proud to work for this organization.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• I see myself working here one year from now.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• What is the primary reason for your answers in this section?

Manager Effectiveness

• My manager sets clear expectations for my work.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• My manager gives me useful feedback that helps me improve.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• My manager supports my growth and development.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• My manager creates an environment where I can speak up without fear of negative consequences.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• What should your manager continue, start, or stop doing to better support you?

Growth, Recognition, and Belonging

• I have opportunities to learn and grow in my role.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• I receive recognition when I do good work.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• I feel like I belong at this organization.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• I feel respected by the people I work with.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• What is the biggest engagement driver that would improve your experience here?

Open Feedback and Optional Demographics

• What is one thing the organization should focus on in the next 12 months?
• Anything else you'd like to share?
• Optional: Which department or function do you work in?
  Optional demographic question; use only if needed for analysis
• Optional: Which location do you primarily work from?
  Optional demographic question; use only if needed for analysis