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Discovery Surveys, Inc.
Specializing in Employee Opinion and Customer Satisfaction Surveys

A Survey OF HR Professionals FOR HR Professionals

JOB CONTENT AND SATISFACTION

1. My job provides me with a sense of personal accomplishment.

Strongly Disagree  Disagree  Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

2. I have the decision-making authority I need to do my job well.

Strongly Disagree Disagree  Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

3. I feel the amount of work I am expected to do is reasonable.

Strongly Disagree  Disagree  Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

4. I am satisfied with the chance I have to use my skills and abilities on my job.

Strongly Disagree  Disagree  Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

5. I am able to balance my work life and personal life to my satisfaction.

Strongly Disagree  Disagree  Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

6. In the past 3 months I have felt emotionally drained from my work.

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often

7. In the past 3 months I have felt used up at the end of the workday.

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often

8. In the past 3 months I have felt tired when I get up in the morning and have to face another day on the job.

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often

9. In the past 3 months I have felt burned out or stressed by my work.

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often

10. In the past 3 months I have felt frustrated by my job.

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Very Often

11. The most challenging part of my job is:
(Please check ONLY 3.)

Employment law (e.g., EEO, Affirmative Action Planning, ADA)
Human Resource Information Systems
Employee development Benefits Compensation
Managing change Organizational development Labor relations
Recruiting Administration Strategic planning
Outsourcing Cost reduction Downsizing

12. I receive the support I need from senior management.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

13. The activities of the HR function are respected by Senior Management.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

14. The activities of the HR function are respected by employees.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

THE ROLE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

15. Most of the departments I work with give me what I need in a timely manner.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

16. Cooperation is good between my department and other departments.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

17. I believe that my work provides a major contribution to the overall mission of my organization.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

18. The perspective of the human resource function has played a major role in the development of the strategic plans of my organization.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

19. The human resource department is a viewed as a business partner in our organization rather than merely a support function.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

20. The financial resources my organization provides for the HR function are adequate.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

21. In the past few years, the importance of the human resource function in my organization has increased.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

22. I predict that the importance of the human resource function in my organization will increase in the next few years.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING ISSUES

23. I believe that I have received the training I've needed to do my job well.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

24. My boss is supportive of my taking time from my job to attend appropriate professional development activities.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

25. I believe that I personally have a good future with my organization.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

PAY AND BENEFITS

26. Overall I think I am paid fairly compared with other managers at a comparable level in my organization.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

27. Overall I think I am paid fairly compared with those holding comparable positions in other similar organizations in this area.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

28. My performance reviews are conducted on a regular and timely basis.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

29. There is a clear link between my job performance and my pay.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

30. My performance reviews have been useful in helping me improve my job performance.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

31. I am personally satisfied with the health care benefits I receive from my organization.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

32. I am personally satisfied with the retirement benefits I receive from my organization.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

33. My organization's employee benefits are adequate for my needs and/or those of my family.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

34. I believe that our organization’s employee benefits are good compared to those offered by other similar organizations in the area.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

YOUR SUPERVISOR

35. My immediate supervisor does a good job of solving job-related problems.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

36. My immediate supervisor does a good job of solving “people-related” problems.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

37. My immediate supervisor clearly communicates goals or assignments.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

38. My immediate supervisor involves me in decisions that affect my job.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

39. My immediate supervisor provides me with recognition for work well done.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

FUTURE CAREER PLANS

40. I plan to be working for my organization one year from now.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

41. I plan to be working for my organization three years from now.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

42. I plan to be working for my organization for the remainder of my career.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

43. I am seriously interested in pursuing positions within human resources in a different organization.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

44. I am seriously interested in pursuing positions outside human resources within my present organization.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

45. I am seriously interested in pursuing positions outside human resources in a different organization.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

46. I am seriously interested in pursuing positions as an external HR consultant.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

47. If I were beginning my career again, I would definitely pursue a career in human resources.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Partly Agree/Partly Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

48. Position (Which of the following best describes your position?) [REQUIRED]

Vice President or Senior Vice President of HR
HR Manager, Director, or Generalist
Specialist (e.g. Compensation, Benefits, Recruiting, Employee Relations)
Other

49. Industry Sector [REQUIRED]

Retail  Manufacturing Financial services  Health services  Other

50. Location [REQUIRED]

United States – New England area  United States – Outside New England Canada  Other country

51. Years in the Human Resource Field [REQUIRED]

Less than five Five to ten  More than 10

52. Tenure in your current organization

Less than five Five to ten  More than 10

53. In the past 10 years, I have held positions in:

One organization  Two organizations  Three organizations Four or more organizations

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