20 essential company culture survey questions for employees

Why are culture surveys important?

Culture surveys are important because they provide a snapshot of your organisation’s climate and help identify areas that need improvement.

And, they give your employees a much-needed platform to voice their opinions and experiences, which helps with nurturing inclusion and engagement.

• Understand employee sentiment and morale.
• Identify strengths and weaknesses in the workplace.
• Develop strategies to improve employee satisfaction and retention.

20 employee survey questions about culture

To help you get started, here is a list of the most essential questions to include in your next company culture survey.

These questions are designed to cover various aspects of the workplace experience – from wellbeing to leadership – to provide comprehensive insights.

• How would you describe the company’s mission and values?
  Answer type: Multiple choice or Free text.
• Do you feel aligned with the company’s mission and values?
  Answer type: Multiple choice, Free text or Yes/No.
• How would you rate the overall company culture?
  Answer type 1 – 10 (Very poor to Excellent)
• What’s something you would change about our company culture?
  Answer type: Multiple choice or Free text.
• Do you feel valued by your colleagues?
  Answer type 1 – 10 (Not at all – Highly valued)
• How satisfied are you with the communication within the organisation?
  Answer type 1 – 10 (Not at all – Highly satisfied)
• Do you believe that your contributions are appreciated?
  Answer type 1 – 10 (Not at all – Highly appreciated)
• How transparent are leadership in terms of sharing important company information?
  Answer type 1 – 10 (Not at all – Very transparent)
• How well do you feel that the leadership team listens to employee feedback?
  Answer type 1 – 10 (Not at all – Excellent)
• How would you rate the level of collaboration within your team?
  Answer type 1 – 10 (Very low – Very high)
• Do you have opportunities for professional growth and development?
  Answer type 1 – 10 (Not at all – Many opportunities)
• Do you feel the company promotes a healthy work-life balance?
  Answer type 1 – 10 (Not at all – Excellent balance)
• How inclusive do you find the company’s culture?
  Answer type 1 – 10 (Not at all – Highly inclusive)
• Are you satisfied with the company’s efforts towards diversity and inclusion?
  Answer type 1 – 10 (Not at all – Highly satisfied)
• How would you describe the level of trust within your team?
  Answer type 1 – 10 (Lack of trust – Very high trust)
• Do you feel empowered to make decisions in your role?
  Answer type 1 – 10 (Not at all – Very empowered)
• How would you rate your overall relationship with your manager?
  Answer type 1 – 10 (Poor – Excellent)
• Do you feel that the company supports your mental health?
  Answer type 1 – 10 (Not at all – Excellent support)
• How would you rate the company’s commitment to corporate social responsibility?
  Answer type 1 – 10 (Lack of commitment – Very committed)
• Do you see yourself working here in the next two years?
  Answer type: Multiple choice, Free text or Yes/No.

How to use company culture survey results to make change

Once you have collected responses, the next step is to analyse the data (Stribe does this for you) and take actionable steps.

Here are a few tips:

• Find the common themes: Look for patterns in the responses and key messages coming from employees.
• Prioritise areas for improvement: It might be tempting to introduce new ideas, but focus on the areas that need immediate attention first.
• Communicate survey results: Share the findings with your employees and outline the steps you plan to take.
• Get to work making changes: Make the necessary changes based on the feedback and monitor their impact overtime. Let employees know you’re open to ongoing feedback.
• Follow up: Regularly conduct follow-up surveys to track progress and continuously improve your company culture.

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