Copy of Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines Employee Assistance Programme Questionnaire

This questionnaire was designed to assist in the development of an Employee Assistance Program for Civil Servants within the Public Service of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The Public Sector Reform Unit (PSRU) within The Ministry of Public Service, Consumer Affairs and Sports is the coordinating agency for this consultancy

An employee assistance program (EAP) is a work-based intervention program designed to assist employees in resolving personal problems that may be adversely affecting the employee's performance. The EAP can help employees with various work-related and personal problems. Examples are:

●     Personal worries, doubts or fears

●     Grief (death, mourning, separation)

●     Work-related stress/ problems with colleagues

●     Addiction (e.g. substance abuse, gambling, smoking)

●     Domestic violence

●     Health issues

●     Financial problems

●     Retirement

This list isn’t exhaustive. The EAP will support anyone who experiences problems that affect their well-being and work performance.

The EAP is beneficial to every employee, regardless of your position and length of time in the service. The measurable benefits includes and are not limited to:

1. Improve moral and productivity of officers

2. Improve punctuality

3. Improve deteriorating productivity

4. Reduce absenteeism

5. Reduce excessive sick leave

6. Reduce staff turnover

7. Reduce interpersonal conflict

8. Enhance the image of the public service

Your honest opinion is important; please take a few minutes to answer the following questions carefully.

Finally, your answers to the following questions are completely confidential.

Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire. If you have any questions, please contact EAP Consultant, with the Public Sector Reform Unit.

INSTRUCTIONS: Please answer each question by ticking the appropriate box/filling out the comment box where necessary. Remember, there are no right or wrong answers to these questions.

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* 1. What is your gender?

Female

Male

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* 2. What is your age?

20 to 24

25 to 29

30 to 34

35 to 39

40 to 44

45 to 49

50 to 54

55 to 59

60 or older

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* 3. Which Ministry/Department do you work in?

Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Security, Legal Affairs and Information

Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning & Information Technology

Ministry of National Mobilization, Social Development, Family, Gender Affairs, Youth, housing &Informal Human Settlement

Ministry of Education & National Reconciliation

Ministry of Public Service, Consumer Affairs & Sports

Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry & Labour

Ministry of Urban Development, Energy, Airports, Seaports, Grenadine's Affairs & Local Development

Ministry of Health, Wellness & the Environment

Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development & Culture

Ministry of Transport, works, Lands and Physical Planning

Governor General's Office

Audit Department

Registry and High Court Department

Magistracy

Family Court

Office of the Director of Public Prosecution

Service Commissions Department

House of Assembly

Commerce and Intellectual Property

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* 4. What is your Grade in the Public Service?

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* 5. Do you think that your well being is effectively or adequately taken care of in the public Service?

Yes

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* 6. Have you had problems that have affected your productivity presently or in the past?

Yes

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* 7. If your answer to Question 6 is YES, please indicate how it was addressed?

Spoke with a coworker

Spoke with my immediate Supervisor

Handled it privately

Sought help from a trained professional (Doctor; Psychologist; Pastor)

Other (please specify)

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* 8. Do you think there is a need for a structured support program in public service to assist employees with any personal or professional issues they may be faced with?

Yes

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* 9. Do you think establishing an Employee Assistance Program in the public service would help to address your issues/well being?

Yes

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* 10. If the Program is to be offered to Public Servants, would you used the service willingly?

Yes

Not Sure