Employee Motivation Survey

The intent of this survey is to review employment conditions based on various factors that can contribute to high morale within the Public Service.

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GENERAL 1) Which Ministry/Department do you work in?____________________________ 2) What is your position grade? a) 1 -7 b) 8 - 12 c) 13 - 21 3)How long have you worked for the BVI Government? a) Less than 1 year b) 1 to 5 years c) 5 to 15 years d) More than 15 years 4)How long have you worked in your current Ministry/Department? a) Less than 1 year b) 1 to 5 years c) 5 to15 years d) More than 15 years

JOB SATISFACTION 5)From a professional perspective, how satisfied are you with your position at your Ministry/Department? a) Satisfied b) Dissatisfied c) Minimal Satisfaction 6)As a Government employee, do you feel that you receive sufficient and appropriate on-the-job performance recognition? a) Always b) Never c) Sometimes

7) Do you enjoy going to work everyday and performing at your best? a) Yes b) No (If your response is 'NO', please list three (3) reasons for your dissatisfaction). ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ 8) How motivated are you to assist your department in meeting its objectives? a) Motivated b) Not motivated c) Somewhat motivated (If your response is 'NOT', please list three (3) reasons for your dissatisfaction). ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ 9) What are the reasons that you stay at your present job? (Check all that apply) Challenging job assignmentsVacation Salary/Benefits Stability/Security Interesting workWork Hours Good bossVacation leave Location is convenientRetirement Benefit Work assignments varyTraining Opportunities Promotional opportunities Other______________________ 10) Are you empowered by your Department Head/Supervisor to pursue opportunities for your professional development? a) Yes b) No c) Sometimes 11) Have you contemplated a transfer from your Ministry/Department in the last twelve (12) months? Yes No (If your response is 'YES', please list three (3) reasons for your dissatisfaction). ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ 12) Based on your observations, do you think that efforts are being made by your Department to retain qualified employees? a) Yes b) No c) Sometimes

13) What would be the three (3) greatest things your employer could do to improve employee retention? ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ 14) How would you rate your current workload? a) Adequate b) Inadequate c) Excessive

SUPERVISOR RELATIONS 15) Are you applauded and encouraged by your supervisor when you perform a 'good job'? a) Yes b) No c) Sometimes 16) How would you rate the management style of your current supervisor? a) Good b) Poor c) Average 17) Does your Department Head /Supervisor communicate your job performance expectations with you clearly? a) Yes b) No c) Sometimes 18) Does your supervisor take time to listen to your concerns and support reasonable suggestions? a) Yes b) No c) Sometimes 19) Does your supervisor assist you with planning the essential training to help you perform your duties efficiently? a) Yes b) No c) Sometimes 20) Based on your observations, does your supervisor have reasonable knowledge regarding all aspects of your job responsibilities? a) Yes b) No

21) Were you provided with an accurate job description of your current responsibilities? a) Yes b) No

22) Based on your last two (2) Performance Reviews, in your professional judgment would you say that your supervisor was objective and fair in your ratings? a) Yes b) No

WORK ENVIRONMENT 23) Do you work in a safe, healthy and comfortable environment? (Mark 'Y' or 'N' as appropriate) ____Safe ____Healthy ____Comfortable 24) Do you have the necessary tools, adequate working space and appropriate equipment to perform your duties effectively? (Mark 'Y' or 'N' as appropriate) ____Tools ____Working Space ____Equipment 25) Do you have discussions with your Department Head/Supervisor on ways to improve your workplace environment? a) Yes b) No c) Sometimes

PAY AND BENEFITS 26) Are you satisfied with your current salary? a) Yes b) No 27) Are you satisfied with your health benefits? a) Yes b) No 28) What would be the three (3) greatest additional employee benefits your employer could implement that would assist in morale enhancement? ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Recognition Programme 29) Does your Ministry/Department have an ongoing Recognition Programme? a) Yes b) No (If the answer is 'YES', how often?) _____Monthly _____Quarterly _____Annually Other:______________

30) Have you ever been nominated or received an Employee of the Quarter/Employee of the Year award? a) Yes b) No 31) Have you ever nominated a co-worker to be interviewed for an Employee of the Quarter Award? a) Yes b) No 32) Do you think that the current administration of the Public Service Week Recognition Programme is effective? a) Yes b) No c) Not Sure (If the answer is 'NO', what changes/levels would you like to see implemented?) ____ Recognition at the Ministry level (similar to that of Ministry of Communication & Works Annual programme) ____ Recognition at the Department level Other: ___________________________________________________ 33) What kinds of awards/incentives would you like to receive from Employee Recognition Programmes? _____ Standard glass/crystal awards _____ Functional Awards _____ Novelty Items _____ Certificates Other _______________________ 34) Public Service Week Recognition Programmes are usually held at the Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall in a formal ceremony. Would you like to have this location and/or format changed? a) Yes b) No (If the answer is 'Yes', what venue/format do you recommend?) Venue(s) _________________________________________________

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