{"id":3327,"date":"2017-03-27T12:29:16","date_gmt":"2017-03-27T12:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/blog\/?p=3327"},"modified":"2025-07-31T09:40:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T09:40:28","slug":"not-to-ask-employee-engagement-survey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/blog\/not-to-ask-employee-engagement-survey\/","title":{"rendered":"What Not To Ask In Your Employee Engagement Survey?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Employ surveys are perhaps  the most critical ones to pull off and are highly sensitive. While on one hand,  it is hard to extract information from reluctant employs. On the other, taking  action depending on the feedback, is even harder.<\/p>\n<p>However, no one can refute  the fact that conducting employee surveys in an organization, is vital. There  are many different types of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/template\/events-meetings-and-campaigns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>employee surveys<\/strong><\/a>, but here we are just focusing on  employee engagement surveys.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning on  conducting <a href=\"https:\/\/hirebee.ai\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-candidate-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">an employee engagement survey<\/a> in your organization; it is  imperative, that you understand the function and need, of these surveys.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Different-Types-of-Employee-Engagement-Survey.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Different-Types-of-Employee-Engagement-Survey.png\" alt=\"Different Types of Employee Engagement Survey\" title=\"Different Types of Employee Engagement Survey\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3328\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Different-Types-of-Employee-Engagement-Survey.png 800w, https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Different-Types-of-Employee-Engagement-Survey-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Different-Types-of-Employee-Engagement-Survey-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Different-Types-of-Employee-Engagement-Survey-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What Is Employee Engagement?<\/h2>\n<p>Employee engagement is often enough confused with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smallbusinesscoach.org\/ways-to-boost-employee-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">employee satisfaction<\/a>. After all, both concepts don\u2019t have very clear guidelines, and have some similarities. Yet these similarities aren\u2019t enough to class them as one, both have their separate surveys.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monetarylibrary.com\/how-to-save-money-training-remote-employees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">satisfied employee<\/a> will do their work efficiently, and on time; until the clock strives for off time. They will gladly work hard, but only till they are comfortable, and their requirements are met. The minute they get a better offer, you will see them, barreling out the door.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand an <a href=\"https:\/\/storylab.ai\/employee-advocacy-2-0-team-growth-storytelling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">engaged employee<\/a> will feel a sense of ownership towards the company. They will work as a team, not as employees. In other words, they won\u2019t be working just for the pay. You will see them going the extra mile sometimes, without minding or being asked. They will feel responsible, and love towards their firm, and do their best to make it successful.<\/p>\n<p>Employee engagement is highly beneficial for the firm, it can start a chain of profitability. Higher <a href=\"https:\/\/simpleshow.com\/blog\/ideas-improving-employee-engagement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">employee engagement<\/a>, leads to better quality of work, productivity and service; which leads to greater customer satisfaction. This increases the sales, which leads to sizable profits and significant returns. Employee engagement, therefore, is very important for the firm; but why is there a need for surveys?<\/p>\n<h2>Why Do You Need To Conduct Employee Engagement Surveys?<\/h2>\n<p>There are four main reasons for conducting employee engagement surveys:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>To <strong>measure employee engagement,<\/strong> and find out which factors spark engagement.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>provide employees a voice<\/strong> &#8212; a place where their feedback can be heard.<\/li>\n<li>To<strong> increase employee engagement, <\/strong>by  deriving an action plan from the given feedback.<\/li>\n<li>To <strong>stimulate organizational  growth<\/strong> by using the given feedback, to identify certain areas within the  firm, which need adjustment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p align=\"center\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Purpose-of-Employee-Engagement-Survey.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Purpose-of-Employee-Engagement-Survey.png\" alt=\"Purpose of Employee Engagement Survey\" title=\"Purpose of Employee Engagement Survey\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3330\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Purpose-of-Employee-Engagement-Survey.png 800w, https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Purpose-of-Employee-Engagement-Survey-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Purpose-of-Employee-Engagement-Survey-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Purpose-of-Employee-Engagement-Survey-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>However, conducting  successful employee engagement surveys, to achieve an accurate response, is a  tricky task. The key, is to ask the right questions, and avoid the ones that  could ruin your survey or lead to its abandonment.<\/p>\n<p>Consider utilizing a <a href=\"https:\/\/insighto.ai\/answering-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reliable answering service<\/a> to ensure anonymity and build trust among employees, thereby encouraging more candid and accurate feedback.<\/p>\n<h2>What Questions Do You Need To Omit On Your Employee Engagement Survey?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Questions employees are too afraid to  answer.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example:  Does your boss give special treatment (unjustly so) to a particular employee?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Open-ended questions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example:  Explain how we can improve the work environment at our firm?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Too long\/demanding questions.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example:  Describe, how is has been working with the firm so far.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Questions that don\u2019t have a definitive  answer.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example:  On a scale of 1 to 10, how unjust has your boss been to you? (1 being \u2018just\u2019  and 10 being \u2018extremely unjust\u2019)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Questions which are too personal.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example: Is  the work stress, affecting your relationship with your partner\/spouse?<\/p>\n<p>Although, sometimes even  asking the right questions isn\u2019t enough. Thus, it\u2019d be better, if you avoid  these mistakes too, while creating an employee engagement survey.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ebookdwnbut\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"cta-button\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Survey Creator<\/a><\/div>\n<h2>What Mistakes Should You To Avoid In Your Survey Questions?<\/h2>\n<p>You need to look  out for three <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/blog\/common-mistakes-in-making-surveys\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>common mistakes, people make, while creating a survey<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Not having a proper <strong>balance  between quantitative and qualitative questions<\/strong> can lead to survey  abandonment. Thus, finding the correct amalgamation between the two types of  questions, is necessary. To ensure a low abandonment rate and achieve an  accurate response, simultaneously.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"1\" align=\"center\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\" valign=\"top\">\n<p align=\"center\">Quantitative questions<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"50%\" valign=\"top\">\n<p align=\"center\">Qualitative questions<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\"><strong>Type of answer: <\/strong><br \/>\nRespondents are given specific numeric, like a scale or    multiple choice questions, etc.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\"><strong>Type of answer:<\/strong><br \/>\nThey are open-ended questions, giving survey takers the    freedom to give long descriptive answers.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\"><strong>Good:<\/strong><br \/>\nExcellent for data collection \u2013 easy to analyze<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\"><strong>Good:<\/strong><br \/>\nGives valuable insight \u2013 out of the box advice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\"><strong>Bad:<\/strong><br \/>\nData can be inaccurate (due to the selective<br \/>\nchoices provided for the answer)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"middle\" align=\"center\"><strong>Bad:<\/strong><br \/>\nBecome too exhausting and demanding for the survey taker.<br \/>\nAlso, they are very difficult to analyze.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li>Using <strong>jargons, acronyms and  complex words<\/strong>, will confuse some survey takers, resulting in abandonment or  inaccurate responses. It is best to use simple language, which is easy for  anyone and everyone, to read.<\/li>\n<li>Asking more than one question, or <strong>addressing  two separate things in one question<\/strong>, will likely confuse the respondent. &nbsp;For example: \u201cAre you in favor of the employee  health plan? Do you think Dental coverage, should be a part of it?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Employee-Engagement-Process.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Employee-Engagement-Process.png\" alt=\"Employee Engagement Process\" title=\"Employee Engagement Process\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3329\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Employee-Engagement-Process.png 800w, https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Employee-Engagement-Process-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Employee-Engagement-Process-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Employee-Engagement-Process-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>On a parting note, our last  advice to you would be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To communicate thoroughly with your employees about why you\u2019re  conducting a survey<\/li>\n<li>Refrain from thinking, that your survey, is the way to <a href=\"https:\/\/jobgether.com\/blog\/how-to-improve-employee-satisfaction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">improve engagement<\/a> \u2013 make a plan, take action (after studying the responses)<\/li>\n<li> Tactfully handle <a href=\"https:\/\/www.surveycrest.com\/blog\/confront-employees-with-awkward-feedback\/\"><strong>negative or awkward feedback<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t ask questions you don\u2019t want (can\u2019t bear) answers to.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Employ surveys are perhaps the most critical ones to pull off and are highly sensitive. 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