Department-Specific Engagement Survey Cut

An engagement survey template configured for a single department, with questions aligned to that team’s key engagement drivers and designed for manager-level reporting and action planning.

Overall Engagement

• I feel motivated to do my best work in this department.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• I would recommend this department as a great place to work.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• What is the primary reason for your overall engagement score?
  Please share the main engagement driver behind your response.

Manager Effectiveness

• My manager gives me clear expectations about what success looks like.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• My manager provides helpful feedback that improves my performance.
  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
• If you rated any manager question 3 or below, what could your manager do differently?
  Open-ended follow-up for low ratings.

Team Environment

• People on this team treat each other with respect.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• I feel comfortable speaking up with ideas, questions, or concerns on this team.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• I can raise mistakes or problems without fear of blame or retaliation.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• What would most improve collaboration or psychological safety on this team?
  Please be specific about the team practice, process, or behavior that would help.

Work Experience and Retention

• I have the tools, resources, and information I need to do my job well.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• I see a future for myself in this department.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• I intend to stay with this department for the next 12 months.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• What is the biggest barrier to staying or thriving in this department?
  Focus on the issue most likely to affect retention decisions.

Open Feedback and Optional Demographics

• What is one change that would most improve this department in the next 90 days?
• Anything else you'd like to share?
• Optional: Which function or sub-team do you belong to?
  Optional demographic question; keep last to reduce collection-bias risk.