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Dec 4, 2007 7:11:21 AM Archived Entry: "UK Best Company Survey"

2008 UK's 'Best Workplaces' Study - My last company failed so many of these questions that just reading them made me laugh ...

This is a friendly place to work.
I am given the resources and equipment to do my job.
This is a physically safe place to work.
Everyone has an opportunity to get special recognition.
People here are willing to give extra to get the job done.
You can count on people to cooperate.
Management makes its expectations clear.
I can ask management any reasonable question and get a straight answer.
I am offered training or development to further myself professionally.

Management shows appreciation for good work and extra effort.
People here are paid fairly for the work they do.
My work has special meaning: this is not "just a job".
When people change jobs or work units, they are made to feel right at home.
Management is approachable, easy to talk with.
Management recognises honest mistakes as part of doing business. HAH HA HAH!
Management genuinely seeks and responds to suggestions and ideas.
When I look at what we accomplish, I feel a sense of pride.
I feel I receive a fair share of the profits made by this organisation. (More raucous laughter)
Management keeps me informed about important issues and changes.

Management has a clear view of where the organisation is going and how to get there.
Management trusts people to do a good job without watching over their shoulders.
Management involves people in decisions that affect their jobs or work environment. HA HA HA!
Managers avoid favouritism.
I feel good about the ways we contribute to the community.
Management does a good job of assigning and coordinating people.
People here are given a lot of responsibility
This is a psychologically and emotionally healthy place to work.
People here are treated fairly regardless of their age.
Promotions go to those who best deserve them.

People look forward to coming to work here.
I can be myself around here.
Management delivers on its promises.
People here are treated fairly regardless of their race or ethnicity.
People care about each other here.
Management's actions match its words.
Our facilities contribute to a good working environment.
People here are treated fairly regardless of their sex.
I'm proud to tell others I work here.
There is a "family" or "team" feeling here.

People celebrate special events around here.
I believe management would lay people off only as a last resort.
People avoid politics and backstabbing as ways to get things done.
People are encouraged to balance their work life and their personal life.
People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.
Management is competent at running the business
If I am unfairly treated, I believe I'll be given a fair hearing if I appeal.
We have special and unique benefits here.
We're all in this together.
Management is honest and ethical in its business practices.

Management shows a sincere interest in me as a person, not just an employee.
I want to work here for a long time.
I am treated as a full member here regardless of my position.
I am able to take time off from work when I think it's necessary.
I feel I make a difference here.
When you join the organisation, you are made to feel welcome.
This is a fun place to work.
People here are treated fairly regardless of their disability status.
Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work.
This workplace is working to reduce its environmental impact.
This organisation manages its impact upon society responsibly.
If I witnessed wrongdoing at work, I could raise the issue and be confident it would be addressed.


"Only weak men fear able women" - Marion Boyars