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HR Professionals Survey
1.
What is your age?
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75 or older
2.
What is your gender?
Female
Male
Transgender
Non-Binary/Gender Fluid/Gender Non-Conforming
Prefer not to say
Other (please explain)
3.
Which race/ethnicity best describes you?
American Indian or Alaska Native
Asian / Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Hispanic
White or Caucasian
Prefer not to say
Multiple ethnicity/Other (please specify)
4.
Have you ever or are you currently serving in the US Military?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
5.
Do you have any physical or mental disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act?
Yes
No
I don't know
Prefer not to say
6.
Do you have children? If so, what is their age range? (Select as many as apply)
Under 1 year
1-4
5-8
9-12
13-15
16-18
over 18
Expecting personally
Partner is expecting
No children
7.
Which one of the following best describes your current relationship status?
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
In a domestic partnership or civil union
Single, but cohabiting with a significant other
Single, never married
Engaged
Prefer not to say
8.
What is your sexual orientation?
Heterosexual
Homosexual
Bisexual
Asexual
Transsexual
Prefer not to say
Other (please explain)
9.
What is your salary level?
Under $40,000 annually
$40,000-55,000 annually
$55,000-70,000 annually
$70,000-90,000 annually
$90,000-120,000 annually
$120,000+ annually
10.
How long have you been in your job?
Under 1 year
1-3 years
4-5 years
5-10 years
10+ years
11.
In your estimation, which level of seniority best describes your position?
Intern
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Associate (3-5 years)
Management
Executive/C-level
Other (please explain)
12.
Do you manage a team? If so, how large is the team?
No, I'm an individual contributor
No, I'm an HR team of one
Yes, 1-3 reports (direct or indirect)
Yes, 4-10 reports (direct or indirect)
Yes, 11-25 reports (direct or indirect)
Yes, 26+ reports (direct or indirect)
13.
What is/are your primary function(s)?
Executive (VP/CHRO)
Management (Director/Manager)
Generalist/Business Partner
Recruiting/Talent Acquisition
Employee/Labor Relations
Benefits
Compensation
Training & Development
Organizational Development
HRIS
Other (please specify)
14.
What industry are you in?
Software/Tech/E-commerce
Professional Services
Financial Services
Insurance
Pharma/Life Sciences
Manufacturing
Transportation/Logistics
Education
Government
Non-profit
Marketing/Advertising
Energy
Utilities
Construction
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Other (please specify)
15.
What is the size of your current company?
<50
51-100
100-500
500-1,000
1,001-5,000
5,001-10,000
10,001-50,000
>50,001
16.
What is your zip code at work?
17.
How did you end up in Human Resources?
Mentor
Field of study in school
Personal experiences
A particular area of the field (recruiting, benefits, employee relations, etc. - please indicate in comments)
Nothing in particular, you just ended up in the area!
Other (please specify)
18.
Please rate the extent to which each of the following are hurdles to your overall effectiveness and/or implementing your HR strategy:
1 (Not a challenge)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant challenge)
Strategy
1 (Not a challenge)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant challenge)
Leadership
1 (Not a challenge)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant challenge)
Employee relations
1 (Not a challenge)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant challenge)
Communication
1 (Not a challenge)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant challenge)
Benefits
1 (Not a challenge)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant challenge)
Performance management
1 (Not a challenge)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant challenge)
Talent development
1 (Not a challenge)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant challenge)
Company culture
1 (Not a challenge)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant challenge)
Diversity and inclusion
1 (Not a challenge)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant challenge)
Recognition
1 (Not a challenge)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant challenge)
Change management
1 (Not a challenge)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant challenge)
Policies
1 (Not a challenge)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant challenge)
Organizational effectiveness
1 (Not a challenge)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant challenge)
Global mobility
1 (Not a challenge)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant challenge)
Global alignment
1 (Not a challenge)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant challenge)
Lack of staff/resources/budget
1 (Not a challenge)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant challenge)
Recruiting/talent acquisition
1 (Not a challenge)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant challenge)
Other or explanation
19.
In an average week how much time do you spend on the following?
0
<1 hour
1-3 hours
4-7 hours
8-12 hours
13-20 hours
>20 hours
Strategy
0
<1 hour
1-3 hours
4-7 hours
8-12 hours
13-20 hours
>20 hours
Leadership
0
<1 hour
1-3 hours
4-7 hours
8-12 hours
13-20 hours
>20 hours
Employee relations
0
<1 hour
1-3 hours
4-7 hours
8-12 hours
13-20 hours
>20 hours
Communication
0
<1 hour
1-3 hours
4-7 hours
8-12 hours
13-20 hours
>20 hours
Benefits
0
<1 hour
1-3 hours
4-7 hours
8-12 hours
13-20 hours
>20 hours
Performance management
0
<1 hour
1-3 hours
4-7 hours
8-12 hours
13-20 hours
>20 hours
Talent development
0
<1 hour
1-3 hours
4-7 hours
8-12 hours
13-20 hours
>20 hours
Company culture
0
<1 hour
1-3 hours
4-7 hours
8-12 hours
13-20 hours
>20 hours
Diversity and inclusion
0
<1 hour
1-3 hours
4-7 hours
8-12 hours
13-20 hours
>20 hours
Recognition
0
<1 hour
1-3 hours
4-7 hours
8-12 hours
13-20 hours
>20 hours
Change management
0
<1 hour
1-3 hours
4-7 hours
8-12 hours
13-20 hours
>20 hours
Policies
0
<1 hour
1-3 hours
4-7 hours
8-12 hours
13-20 hours
>20 hours
Organizational effectiveness
0
<1 hour
1-3 hours
4-7 hours
8-12 hours
13-20 hours
>20 hours
Global mobility
0
<1 hour
1-3 hours
4-7 hours
8-12 hours
13-20 hours
>20 hours
Global alignment
0
<1 hour
1-3 hours
4-7 hours
8-12 hours
13-20 hours
>20 hours
Lack of staff/resources/budget
0
<1 hour
1-3 hours
4-7 hours
8-12 hours
13-20 hours
>20 hours
Recruiting/talent acquisition
0
<1 hour
1-3 hours
4-7 hours
8-12 hours
13-20 hours
>20 hours
Administrative
0
<1 hour
1-3 hours
4-7 hours
8-12 hours
13-20 hours
>20 hours
Misc (please specify below)
0
<1 hour
1-3 hours
4-7 hours
8-12 hours
13-20 hours
>20 hours
Other or explanation
20.
Do you have the following system, software, or tool?
Vendor software/tool
Proprietary software/tool
Excel, Word, etc.
ATS
Vendor software/tool
Proprietary software/tool
Excel, Word, etc.
HRIS
Vendor software/tool
Proprietary software/tool
Excel, Word, etc.
Payroll
Vendor software/tool
Proprietary software/tool
Excel, Word, etc.
Performance management
Vendor software/tool
Proprietary software/tool
Excel, Word, etc.
Benefits management
Vendor software/tool
Proprietary software/tool
Excel, Word, etc.
On-boarding
Vendor software/tool
Proprietary software/tool
Excel, Word, etc.
Total rewards/recognition
Vendor software/tool
Proprietary software/tool
Excel, Word, etc.
Time & attendance
Vendor software/tool
Proprietary software/tool
Excel, Word, etc.
Learning management
Vendor software/tool
Proprietary software/tool
Excel, Word, etc.
HR analytics
Vendor software/tool
Proprietary software/tool
Excel, Word, etc.
Succession management
Vendor software/tool
Proprietary software/tool
Excel, Word, etc.
Employee engagement
Vendor software/tool
Proprietary software/tool
Excel, Word, etc.
Wellness management
Vendor software/tool
Proprietary software/tool
Excel, Word, etc.
Workforce planning/management
Vendor software/tool
Proprietary software/tool
Excel, Word, etc.
Other (please specify)
21.
What software, tools, or vendors are most essential to your day-to-day success?
22.
Regarding diversity & inclusion...
1 (No, not at all)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Yes, significantly)
Is it a focus of your organization right now?
1 (No, not at all)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Yes, significantly)
Do you feel that your organization has a lack of diversity or inclusion? If so, please explain.
1 (No, not at all)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Yes, significantly)
Is D&I a part of your day to day responsibilities or goals? If so, please explain.
1 (No, not at all)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Yes, significantly)
Is D&I included in internal training?
1 (No, not at all)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Yes, significantly)
Has your company conducted unconscious bias training?
1 (No, not at all)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Yes, significantly)
Other (please specify)
23.
Please rate how focused you/your team is on the following areas right now:
1 (Not a focus)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant focus)
Strategy
1 (Not a focus)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant focus)
Leadership
1 (Not a focus)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant focus)
Employee relations
1 (Not a focus)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant focus)
Communication
1 (Not a focus)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant focus)
Benefits
1 (Not a focus)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant focus)
Performance management
1 (Not a focus)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant focus)
Talent development
1 (Not a focus)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant focus)
Company culture
1 (Not a focus)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant focus)
Diversity and inclusion
1 (Not a focus)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant focus)
Recognition
1 (Not a focus)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant focus)
Change management
1 (Not a focus)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant focus)
Policies
1 (Not a focus)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant focus)
Organizational effectiveness
1 (Not a focus)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant focus)
Global mobility
1 (Not a focus)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant focus)
Global alignment
1 (Not a focus)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant focus)
Lack of staff/resources/budget
1 (Not a focus)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant focus)
Recruiting/talent acquisition
1 (Not a focus)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Significant focus)
Other (please specify)
24.
Please rate the extent to which the following parties value HR/your contributions to the organization.
1 (Very Poor)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Senior leaders
1 (Very Poor)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Middle managers
1 (Very Poor)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Employees
1 (Very Poor)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Other (please specify)
25.
Please rate your communication with the following parties:
1 (Very Poor)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Senior leaders
1 (Very Poor)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Middle managers
1 (Very Poor)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Employees
1 (Very Poor)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Other (please specify)
26.
Please rate your comfort level with providing feedback to the following parties:
1 (Very Poor)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Senior leaders
1 (Very Poor)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Middle managers
1 (Very Poor)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Employees
1 (Very Poor)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Other (please specify)
27.
Please rate the how effectively feedback is shared among the following parties:
1 (Very Poor)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Senior leaders <--> middle manager
1 (Very Poor)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Middle managers <--> employees
1 (Very Poor)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Employees <--> senior leaders
1 (Very Poor)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Senior leaders <--> HR
1 (Very Poor)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Middle managers <--> HR
1 (Very Poor)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Employees <--> HR
1 (Very Poor)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Other (please specify)
28.
Please rate the extent to which you feel the following value your opinion/expertise. Please explain in the comment box.
1 (Very Poor)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Senior leaders
1 (Very Poor)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Middle managers
1 (Very Poor)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Employees
1 (Very Poor)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Other (please specify)
29.
Please rate the level to which your work makes a difference at your organization. Please explain in the comment box.
1 (No, not at all)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
1 (No, not at all)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Please explain
30.
Please rate the extent to which you feel that you receive recognition for your work. Please explain.
1 (No, not at all)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
1 (No, not at all)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Please explain
31.
How do you want to receive recognition?
32.
Do you feel that you have adequate growth or professional development opportunities?
1 (No opportunities)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
1 (No opportunities)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Please explain
33.
What growth or professional develop opportunities are available to you?
34.
What professional growth opportunities, if any, do you feel need to be further developed for HR professionals in general?
35.
Do you have a mentor?
Yes, at my company
Yes, from a former company
Yes, from an experience or networking
Yes, from a formal mentorship program/organization
Sort of (please explain)
No
Other (please specify)
36.
Please rate the extent to which you feel that you may have a friendly relationship (vs. completely professional) with the following. Please explain.
1 (Not at all)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Senior leaders
1 (Not at all)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Middle managers
1 (Not at all)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Employees
1 (Not at all)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptional)
Other (please specify)
37.
What area(s) of your HR organization has the most inefficient processes? Please explain why.
Employee relations
Total rewards
Performance management
Talent development
Diversity and inclusion
HR policies and procedures
Global mobility
Recruiting/talent acquisition
Other or explanation
38.
Do you believe that being in HR is your long-term career trajectory? Please explain.
1 (No, not at all)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Yes, without a doubt)
1 (No, not at all)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Yes, without a doubt)
Please explain
39.
Please rate the extent to which the following are rewarding aspects of your role.
1 (Not rewarding)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptionally)
Strategy - creation, improvement, or execution
1 (Not rewarding)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptionally)
Leadership - creation, improvement, or execution
1 (Not rewarding)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptionally)
Employee relations - creation, improvement, or execution
1 (Not rewarding)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptionally)
Communication - creation, improvement, or execution
1 (Not rewarding)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptionally)
Benefits - creation, improvement, or execution
1 (Not rewarding)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptionally)
Performance management - creation, improvement, or execution
1 (Not rewarding)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptionally)
Talent development - creation, improvement, or execution
1 (Not rewarding)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptionally)
Company culture - creation, improvement, or execution
1 (Not rewarding)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptionally)
Diversity and inclusion - creation, improvement, or execution
1 (Not rewarding)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptionally)
Recognition - creation, improvement, or execution
1 (Not rewarding)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptionally)
Change management - creation, improvement, or execution
1 (Not rewarding)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptionally)
Policy - creation, improvement, or execution
1 (Not rewarding)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptionally)
Organizational effectiveness - creation, improvement, or execution
1 (Not rewarding)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptionally)
Global mobility - creation, improvement, or execution
1 (Not rewarding)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptionally)
Global alignment - creation, improvement, or execution
1 (Not rewarding)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptionally)
Staff/resources/budget - creation, improvement, or execution
1 (Not rewarding)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptionally)
Recruiting/talent acquisition - creation, improvement, or execution
1 (Not rewarding)
2
3
4 (Below average)
5
6
7 (Above average)
8
9
10 (Exceptionally)
Other or explanation
40.
If a magic genie could grant you three wishes to improve your role or HR in general, what would they be?
Wish 1
Wish 2
Wish 3
41.
If that same genie could provide something to make HR better in general, what would that be?
42.
Anything else on your mind as an HR pro?
43.
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