The Realities of Work: A Workforce Insights Survey
Big companies. Small companies. Somewhere in between. Each comes with certain realities. I'm researching what it feels like to work across different company sizes, industries, and structures. Your insights help reveal the patterns shaping modern careers.
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Your participation in this survey is voluntary. You may skip any question or exit the survey at any time. This survey does not collect names, company identifiers, or personal contact information. Please avoid including any identifying details in open-text responses.
Your answers will remain anonymous and will be analyzed in aggregate to identify broader patterns across industries, organization sizes, and career stages. Findings may be shared in Career Communiqué or related work, but no individual response will be presented in a way that could reveal your identity. Data is stored securely and is not accessible to any employer or third party.
What best describes the size of your current or most recent employer?
What best describes your current or most recent industry?
What best describes your current or most recent career level?
How long did you work (or have you worked) at this company?
Have you experienced a merger or acquisition while working at this organization?
How would you describe decision-making at your current or most recent employer?
Do you feel your voice matters in the organization?
How would you describe “how things get done” at current or most recent employer?
Which best describes how you feel about your work right now?
Which of the following have you personally experienced as benefits of working at this organization?
Select all that apply
What best describes your current employment status?
What has most contributed to your staying (or to staying as long as you did) at this organization?
Which age group do you belong to?
Demographic questions, such as age group and employment status, are included to help identify patterns across different career stages and work experiences. These questions are optional and will not affect your ability to complete the survey. If you prefer not to answer them, simply select “Prefer not to say.”
These questions help ensure the research reflects the diversity of workplace experiences without connecting responses to any individual.
What do you wish you had known before joining your company?
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Your answers have been recorded anonymously and will be analyzed only in aggregate. No personal or contact information was collected.
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Thank you for contributing to a clearer understanding of modern work.