By Junaid Tahir Employee feedback has become a highly effective tool for the consistent enhancement of departments and companies, regardless...
By Junaid Tahir
Employee feedback has become a highly effective tool for the consistent enhancement of departments and companies, regardless of the business type. While systems like Gallup® and Six Sigma® are established in several global companies, many SOHOs (Small Office/Home Office) and SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) can use free templates to gather employee feedback. This feedback provides insights into both general and specific issues, offering opportunities for improvement.
To assist in this process, I have created a generic Employee Feedback Template. This template can be used by managers, supervisors, team leads, and leadership to evaluate staff at the department or company level, focusing on professional working conditions, learning and exposure, growth, and the overall environment of the organization. To maintain the confidentiality and privacy of employees, online survey services like SurveyMonkey.com can be used, where the questions below can be copied to receive feedback from your audience. Be sure to review the terms and conditions of these services for details.
If you would like to receive an MS Excel version of this template, which includes dropdown menus and a remarks column, please email me at mjunaidtahir@gmail.com, and I will be glad to assist you. Your feedback for improvements is also welcome.
Working Environment
| Question | Sample Answer |
|---|---|
| I feel I am contributing to my department's overall mission. | Partially Agree |
| I have the materials and equipment I need to do my job well. | Fully Agree |
| If I do good work, I can count on being appreciated. | Partially Disagree |
| I feel I am valued in my department. | Disagree |
| I feel part of a team working toward a shared goal. (Team members fully in sync for a specific goal) | Partially Agree |
| "Politics" in our company are kept to a minimum. | Fully Agree |
| I can keep a reasonable balance between work and personal life. | Partially Agree |
| My physical working conditions are good (Laptop, desk, phone, etc.). | Fully Agree |
| I am given enough authority to make decisions I need to make. | Fully Agree |
| My department can improve the overall "Working Environment" if we do these things. | Not Applicable |
Learning & Exposure
| Question | Sample Answer |
|---|---|
| Our Company provides me with adequate opportunities to learn and work on new technologies. | Fully Agree |
| The Company provides me with adequate opportunities for personal growth (personality development, communication skills). | Partially Agree |
| The Company provides me with adequate training to perform my job. | Fully Agree |
| My department can improve the overall "Learning & Exposure" for all team members if these steps are taken. | Not Applicable |
Management (Direct or Indirect Reporting)
| Question | Sample Answer |
|---|---|
| My manager develops strategies and long-term plans. | Fully Agree |
| My manager thinks in terms of the big picture and how the pieces fit together. | Partially Disagree |
| My manager makes bold moves and takes risks. | Partially Disagree |
| My manager creates positive working relations within the team members. | Fully Agree |
| My manager encourages open discussions and ideas. | Disagree |
| My manager conducts regular meaningful dialogues. | Fully Agree |
| My manager develops talent by coaching and providing challenging work. | Fully Agree |
| My manager clearly communicates the actions needed to achieve goals. | Fully Agree |
| My manager endeavors to build a strong, cohesive team. | Disagree |
| My manager shows enthusiasm. | Partially Disagree |
| My manager easily makes tough decisions. | Partially Disagree |
| My manager takes responsibility for the problems that occur in his team. | Partially Disagree |
| My manager quickly understands complex problems. | Partially Disagree |
| My manager stays focused and does not get distracted. | Disagree |
| My manager considers employees' weaknesses and strengths while assigning tasks. | Fully Agree |
| My manager treats me fairly. | Partially Disagree |
| My manager treats me with respect. | Fully Agree |
| My manager handles my work-related issues satisfactorily. | Partially Disagree |
| I like these things about my manager. | Not Applicable |
| I think my manager might consider these angles to improve. | Not Applicable |
General
| Question | Sample Answer |
|---|---|
| Timing of the Industry and timing of the company are in line. | Fully Agree |
| My salary is fair for my responsibilities. | Partially Disagree |
| My last performance appraisal accurately reflected my performance. | Partially Agree |
| I'm satisfied with the benefits package (salary, leaves, medical). | Partially Agree |
| I believe my job is secure. | Partially Disagree |
| Overall, I am satisfied with the company as an employer. | Partially Agree |
| The Company should do the following to increase my job satisfaction level. | Not Applicable |
| How long I plan to stay with the company. | More than 1 year |
