Employee Satisfaction Survey
Designing an Employee Satisfaction Survey for Hybrid Work Environments
This prompt helps HR teams create an employee satisfaction survey tailored to hybrid work environments. It focuses on evaluating employee experiences with remote and in-office work, communication, and overall satisfaction in a flexible work model.
Responsible:
HR/Recruiting
Accountable, Informed or Consulted:
HR, Leadership, Operations
THE PREP
Creating effective prompts involves tailoring them with detailed, relevant information and uploading documents that provide the best context. Prompts act as a framework to guide the response, but specificity and customization ensure the most accurate and helpful results. Use these prep tips to get the most out of this prompt:
Review the company’s hybrid work policies and employee feedback on their implementation.
Define the key areas of focus, such as productivity, engagement, or communication.
Use tools like Typeform or Google Forms to design a seamless survey experience.
THE PROMPT
Help design an employee satisfaction survey specifically for hybrid work environments at [specific software startup]. This survey should focus on evaluating satisfaction with work flexibility, communication, and support in a hybrid model. Focus on:
Work Model Satisfaction: Recommending questions, such as, ‘How satisfied are you with the current balance between remote and in-office work? What would you adjust to improve this model?’
Productivity and Tools: Suggesting feedback on resources, like, ‘Do you feel equipped with the right tools and technology to work effectively in a hybrid setup? What additional resources do you need?’
Collaboration and Communication: Including prompts for teamwork, such as, ‘How effective is communication and collaboration between remote and in-office team members? What improvements would you suggest?’
Work-Life Balance: Proposing insights into flexibility, like, ‘Does the hybrid model support your ability to maintain a healthy work-life balance? What changes could enhance this balance?’
Inclusion and Engagement: Recommending cultural alignment questions, such as, ‘Do you feel equally included and engaged whether working remotely or in-office? If not, what can we improve?’
Provide a structured survey tailored to the hybrid work environment that captures employee experiences and identifies actionable areas for improvement. If additional details about hybrid policies or team dynamics are needed, ask clarifying questions to refine the survey.
Bonus Add-On Prompts
Propose strategies for using hybrid survey results to improve workplace flexibility and equity.
Suggest methods for analyzing data on tools and resources to prioritize technology investments.
Highlight techniques for aligning hybrid work satisfaction surveys with broader retention strategies.
Use AI responsibly by verifying its outputs, as it may occasionally generate inaccurate or incomplete information. Treat AI as a tool to support your decision-making, ensuring human oversight and professional judgment for critical or sensitive use cases.
SUGGESTIONS TO IMPROVE
Focus on department-specific questions, such as collaboration in engineering or marketing.
Include tips for gathering feedback on hybrid scheduling preferences.
Propose ways to incorporate employee suggestions into future hybrid work policies.
Highlight tools like Slack or Microsoft Teams for hybrid communication feedback collection.
Add suggestions for addressing feedback through manager training or team workshops.
WHEN TO USE
To evaluate satisfaction and productivity within hybrid work models.
During periods of policy refinement for remote and in-office balance.
When addressing employee concerns about inclusivity and collaboration.
WHEN NOT TO USE
For fully remote or fully in-office teams without a hybrid component.
If hybrid policies are unclear or inconsistently applied across teams.