Remote Employee Connection Survey

Survey measuring connection, communication quality, and isolation among remote and distributed workers to identify engagement drivers and close the connection gap versus on-site peers.

Connection and Belonging

• I feel connected to my team even when working remotely.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• I feel included in team conversations and decisions that affect my work.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• I have a sense of belonging at this organization.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• I feel isolated or left out because I work remotely.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• If you rated any item above as Disagree or Strongly disagree, what is the main reason?
  Open-ended follow-up for low connection or belonging ratings.

Communication and Manager Effectiveness

• I receive the information I need in time to do my job well.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• Communication from my manager is clear, timely, and helpful.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• My manager makes an effort to keep remote team members informed and included.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• I know where to find answers when I need help or information.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• If you rated any item above as Disagree or Strongly disagree, what communication or manager support would help most?
  Open-ended follow-up for low communication or manager effectiveness ratings.

Work Experience and Support

• I have enough opportunities to build relationships with coworkers.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• My remote work setup and tools help me stay productive and connected.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• I can participate in meetings and discussions on an equal footing with on-site colleagues.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• I feel comfortable speaking up, asking questions, or raising concerns in my team.
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• If you rated any item above as Disagree or Strongly disagree, what would improve your day-to-day experience most?
  Open-ended follow-up for low work experience or psychological safety ratings.

Overall Experience and Open Feedback

• Overall, how connected do you feel to your organization as a remote employee?
  Strongly disagree / Disagree / Neither agree nor disagree / Agree / Strongly agree
• What is the single most important change that would improve connection for remote employees?
  Please be specific and practical.
• Anything else you'd like to share about your remote work experience?
  Final open comment.

Optional Demographics

• Which work arrangement best describes you?
  Remote full-time / Hybrid / On-site / Field-based / Other
• How long have you been in your current role?
  Less than 6 months / 6-12 months / 1-2 years / 3-5 years / More than 5 years
• Which team or department do you work in?
  Optional; used only for high-level trend analysis.