Sample Employee Survey Questions

According to a recent Kelly Services survey report showed 75% of respondents appreciate the opportunity smartphones and laptops give them to stay in constant contact with work. However, only a third are working longer hours. The Kelly Services workplace survey had 100,000 survey respondents from 34 countries across North America, Europe and Asia.

According to the employee survey, more than 55% of respondents claimed to be happy with their current work-life balance, while 87% say having the capability to work anywhere, anytime, creates motivation and a better work-life balance.

Interesting survey results:

• Survey respondents in North America are happier with their work-life balance than any of the other regions in the study. European respondents employee satisfaction with work-life balance is the lowest across the globe.

• 30% of respondents in North America work longer hours as a result of new technology, this is lower than Europe (33%) and Asia (41%).

• Northern America baby boomers are experiencing a better work-life balance than other generations. In Europe, Gen Y places a greater emphasis on work-life balance than other generations.

• The opportunity for telecommuting or working remotely is important when deciding where to work despite the area of the globe. It is the most important in North America (92%), followed by Asia (89%) than Europe (84%).

George Corna, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Kelly Services, concluded flexible work practices, working from home and other family-friendly arrangements have improved work-life balance and boosted organizational efficiency.