The Questionnaire

The Australian Workplace Survey has 60 questions phrased as statements, all using a 5 point rating scale (ranging from 'Strongly Disagree' to 'Strongly Agree'). If your organisation participated in the 2008 or 2009 survey, you may be interested in seeing a document summarising the changes made for the 2010 questionnaire.

Questions are grouped into the following 10 sections:

  • Culture and Values
  • Common Purpose
  • Communication and Cooperation
  • The Person I Report To
  • My Team
  • My Job
  • Learning and Development
  • Performance and Feedback
  • Reward and Recognition
  • Overall Perceptions (Employee Engagement)

In addition, there are three open-ended questions in a section at the end of the survey.

Culture and Values

 

  1. I feel I am working for a successful organisation
  2. This organisation expects high standards of performance from its people
  3. This organisation delivers on the promises it makes to its customers
  4. This organisation encourages ideas and suggestions from employees on how to improve the way things are done
  5. This organisation is a fun place to work
  6. This organisation cares about the well-being of its people
  7. This organisation is an equal opportunity employer

 

Common Purpose

  1. This organisation has a clear vision of where it's going and how it's going to get there
  2. I believe in what this organisation is trying to accomplish
  3. I know how my work contributes to the success of this organisation
  4. I feel a sense of belonging to this organisation
  5. I have confidence in the leadership of this organisation
  6. I intend to continue working at this organisation for at least the next 12 months
  7. There is a sense of "common purpose" in this organisation

 

Communication and Cooperation

  1. Communication in this organisation is open and honest
  2. I feel informed about this organisation and its activities
  3. This organisation is interested in the views and opinions of its people
  4. People share their knowledge and ideas freely in this organisation
  5. Cooperation between teams is encouraged in this organisation
  6. Teams in this organisation work well together

 

The Person I Report To

  1. The person I report to communicates the goals and objectives of our team effectively
  2. The person I report to encourages, and is willing to act on suggestions and ideas from my team
  3. The person I report to behaves in a way that is consistent with the values of this organisation
  4. The person I report to treats people with respect
  5. The person I report to supports and encourages me in my job

 

My Team

  1. People in my team work well together
  2. Roles and responsibilities are clearly defined in my team
  3. I can rely on the support of others in my team
  4. I have confidence in the ability of the people in my team
  5. I feel part of an effective team

 

My Job

  1. The responsibilities of my job are clearly defined
  2. I have the freedom and flexibility I need to do my job effectively
  3. I have the tools and resources I need to do my job effectively
  4. I am sufficiently involved in decisions that affect the way I do my job
  5. The level of work-related stress I experience in my job is acceptable
  6. I am able to maintain a balance between my personal and working life
  7. I am satisfied with my physical work environment
  8. My job gives me a sense of personal achievement

 

Learning and Development

  1. This organisation ensures that I am adequately trained for the work I do
  2. The work I do makes full use of my knowledge and skills
  3. I am encouraged to develop my knowledge, skills and abilities in this organisation
  4. I am encouraged to try new ways of doing things
  5. The feedback and coaching I get helps me to improve my performance
  6. There are career development opportunities for me in this organisation
  7. There are learning and development opportunities for me in this organisation

 

Performance and Feedback

  1. I understand how my performance is measured
  2. I get regular feedback on my performance (formal/informal)
  3. My performance is fairly assessed
  4. Poor performance is dealt with effectively in this organisation

 

Reward and Recognition

  1. This organisation rewards outstanding performance
  2. We celebrate success in this organisation
  3. The pay and benefits I receive are fair for the work I do
  4. I get recognition when I do a good job
  5. I feel my contribution is valued in this organisation

 

Overall Perceptions (Employee Engagement)

 

  1. This organisation inspires me to do the best I can in my job every day
  2. Overall, I'm satisfied with my job
  3. I take an active interest in what happens in this organisation
  4. I feel inspired to go the extra mile to help this organisation succeed
  5. I feel a sense of commitment to this organisation
  6. Overall, I would recommend this organisation as a great place to work

 

Open-ended Questions

 

The one thing, MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE, that makes this organisation a great place to work is:

 

The one thing, MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE, that needs to change to make this organisation a great place to work is:

 

Please use the space below to add any further comments you wish to make:

 

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