Onboarding Buddy Feedback Survey

Collects new-hire feedback on the buddy pairing experience to evaluate program effectiveness and improve integration outcomes across cohorts.

Buddy Availability and Engagement

• My buddy was easy to reach and responsive when I had questions.
  Rate from 1 (Strongly disagree) to 5 (Strongly agree)
• My buddy proactively checked in with me during my first weeks without me having to initiate.
  Rate from 1 (Strongly disagree) to 5 (Strongly agree)
• The amount of time I spent with my buddy felt sufficient for my needs.
  Rate from 1 (Strongly disagree) to 5 (Strongly agree)
• If you rated any of the above 3 or below, please tell us more about what made connection with your buddy difficult.
  Your response helps us improve buddy matching and scheduling support.

Helpfulness and Practical Support

• My buddy helped me understand how to navigate day-to-day processes and tools (e.g., systems, workflows, internal resources).
  Rate from 1 (Strongly disagree) to 5 (Strongly agree)
• My buddy helped me identify the right people to contact for different types of questions.
  Rate from 1 (Strongly disagree) to 5 (Strongly agree)
• My buddy answered my questions in a way that was clear and genuinely useful.
  Rate from 1 (Strongly disagree) to 5 (Strongly agree)
• If you rated any of the above 3 or below, what types of questions or situations did your buddy struggle to help with?
  This helps us improve buddy training and preparation materials.

Culture, Belonging, and Integration

• My buddy helped me understand the company culture, unwritten norms, and how things really work here.
  Rate from 1 (Strongly disagree) to 5 (Strongly agree)
• Having a buddy made me feel more welcomed and included during my first weeks.
  Rate from 1 (Strongly disagree) to 5 (Strongly agree)
• My buddy helped me feel comfortable asking questions I might not have asked my manager.
  Rate from 1 (Strongly disagree) to 5 (Strongly agree)
• Overall, the buddy pairing accelerated how quickly I felt like I belonged here.
  Rate from 1 (Strongly disagree) to 5 (Strongly agree)

Program Structure and Matching

• How well was your buddy matched to your role, background, or needs?
  Select the option that best describes your experience
• The structure and guidance provided for the buddy relationship (e.g., suggested topics, meeting cadence) was helpful.
  Rate from 1 (Strongly disagree) to 5 (Strongly agree)
• What one change to the buddy program structure would have made the biggest difference for you?
  e.g., longer program duration, more structured meeting agendas, different matching criteria

Overall Experience and Open Feedback

• On a scale of 0–10, how likely are you to say the buddy program was a valuable part of your onboarding?
  0 = Not at all valuable, 10 = Extremely valuable. This is our eNPS-style program health indicator.
• What did your buddy do particularly well that we should encourage all buddies to replicate?
  Specific behaviors and moments are most useful — e.g., 'walked me through the team wiki on day 2'.
• Is there anything else about your buddy experience you'd like to share — positive, negative, or suggestions?
  All feedback is anonymous and used only to improve the program for future new hires.