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The Culture Report Issue 6
Authenticity Survey
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1.
What is your full name?
(Required.)
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2.
What is your job title and department?
(Required.)
3.
Which generation do you identify with?
Baby Boomers—1946 to 1964
Generation X—1965 to 1980
Millennials—1981 to 1996
Generation Z—1997 to 2012
Other (please specify)
None of the above
4.
To which employee resource group (ERG) do you belong?
NOBLE
HiC (Hispanic Connections)
AAG (Asian Affinity Group)
GenNEXT
Families at Work
Elevate
Kindred
MENA (Middle Eastern & North African ERG)
Mental Health & Wellbeing
MERG (Men's Employee Resource Group)
wELCome
WISE (Wisdom, Innovation, and Spirit of ELC)
Women's Leadership Network
Veterans
None of the above
5.
For The Culture Report, authenticity is being defined in many ways…a freedom to be who you are, to question beauty norms, to accept who you are in this moment.
In one word, how would you describe authenticity?
6.
Why is authenticity important to you?
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Does your cultural background influence your personal perspective of authenticity?
Yes
No
I don't know
8.
In both your personal and professional lives, how important is authenticity to you?
Not Important At All
1 star
Unimportant
2 stars
Moderately Important
3 stars
Important
4 stars
Very Important
5 stars
9.
How would you rate the authenticity of beauty industry today?
Not Authentic
1 star
Somewhat Authentic
2 stars
Moderately Authentic
3 stars
Authentic
4 stars
Very Authentic
5 stars
10.
What qualities make a brand authentic? Please select your top three.
Positive Social Impact
Inclusive and Diverse
Sustainable
Vegan
Cruelty Free
BIPOC-founded
Supports women's empowerment
Supports BIPOC communities
Pay transparency & equity
Visionary
Original
Other (please specify)
11.
Do you think that authenticity helps a brand's success? Why or why not?
12.
Outside of beauty, which brands do you feel exemplify authenticity?
13.
Which beauty brands do you feel represent authenticity?
14.
Which beauty campaign do you feel is an example of authenticity? Please be specific.
15.
Which two social platforms do you feel are the most authentic?
Snapchat
Facebook
Reddit
Instagram
TikTok
YouTube
Flip
SomethingGreat
Twitter
LinkedIn
Pinterest
BeReal
None of the above
Other (please specify)
16.
Do ratings and reviews support your idea of authenticity?
Yes
No
Sometimes
Other (please specify)
17.
Which retailers do you feel provide the most authentic shopping experience?
18.
When you see influencers and celebrities in brand campaigns, does it feel authentic to you? Why or why not?
19.
Anything else you'd like to share on the topic of authenticity and culture?