Most employee satisfaction surveys ask questions that help discern what employees think of such areas of business as feedback from management, teamwork, mission and purpose, client care, compensation, workplace and resources, opportunities for growth, and communication.
Sample survey questions:
State whether you strongly agree, agree, are neutral, disagree, or strongly agree with the following statements:
I would recommend this company as a good place to work to a friend or relative.
My job makes good use of my skills and abilities.
My supervisor encourages my work group to work as a team.
I feel I have job security
I receive useful and constructive feedback from my manager.
I am given adequate feedback about my performance.
My supervisor gives me praise and recognition when I do a good job.
There is a strong feeling of teamwork and cooperation in this company.
People are held accountable for the quality of work they produce.
This company understands its customers' needs.
My job is important in accomplishing the mission of the company.
Doing my job well gives me a sense of personal satisfaction.
I am paid fairly for the work I do.
I have the resources I need to do my job well.
My workplace is physically comfortable.
My workplace is safe.
I have adequate opportunities for professional growth.
I receive the training I need to do my job well.
My work is challenging.
My work is rewarding.
My workload is reasonable.
My manager treats all his/her employees fairly.
The company’s policies for promotion and advancement are fair.
I respect the leaders of this company.
My manager listens to what I'm saying.
Information and knowledge are shared openly within this company.
I am comfortable sharing my opinions at work.