Below is a sample Employee Onboarding/Entrance Survey with key themes to enhance your strategy.
We will work with you to customize the Employee Onboarding questions to suit your organization’s needs.
Sample Employee Onboarding/Entrance Survey
1) How likely would you be to recommend our organization as a place to work?
2) How likely would you be to recommend our products or services?
3) How were you recruited to your current role?
- Employee Referral
- Newspaper
- Recruitment Website
- External Recruitment Agency
- Staffing Department
- Re-Hire
4) What initially attracted you to seek employment?
- Higher Base Salary
- Better Training
- Career Path/Growth
- Closer to Home
- Monday to Friday Shifts
- Fixed / Set Hours
- Work-Life Balance
- Benefits Package
- Change of Scenery
- Different Role/Job
- Promotion Opportunities
- New Industry
- Better Work Culture
- Home with Kids at Night
- Bonus Structure
- More Stable Work
- Permanent Full-Time
- Other (please specify): ____________________
5) How long did you work for your last employer?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 5 years
- 5 to 10 years
- 10+ years
Interview Process
6) I am satisfied with the interview & selection process
7) The length of time it took from the time I applied to the time I was hired is appropriate
8) The job described during the interview process is comparable to what I am actually doing
9) The welcome package I received after I accepted my position included helpful information that I needed for joining the organization.
10) The call my manager made to me (soon after I accepted my position) was helpful in my preparation for my first day.
New Hire Orientation
11) How did you receive your “first day” new hire orientation?
- Phone call with an HR associate
- Meeting with an HR associate
- Meeting with my manager
- Did not receive any formal orientation
- Company Pension Plan
- Incentive Plans
- Vacation and Personal Paid Days
- Flexible Benefits Plan (Health, Dental, Group Life Insurance)
- Employee Assistance Plan
- No Match
- 25% Match
- 50% Match
- 75% Match
- 100% Match
12) The ‘new hire’ orientation process that I received was useful (applications, interviews, meetings, etc.)
13) I received a warm welcome from my department/workgroup
14) I received an appropriate amount of guidance to learn my new role
15) I was provided the necessary tools to complete my job (i.e. workstation, computer, phone, cellphone, etc.)
16) I promptly received all necessary information needed to log onto any required systems (passwords, permissions, etc.)
17) I received my benefits plan / program detail on a timely basis
18) Would you like to receive any additional information on any of the items below?
19) When you were hired, what % of your skills matched those required to perform your job?
Training & Information
20) My manager provided a well-organized plan for my first week of employment
21) The training program is the proper length
22) I was given an appropriate amount of time (during work hours) to complete all my necessary training activities
23) I have received the training I need to perform my present job effectively
24) My co-workers are willing and able to provide assistance/direction when asked
25) I have received an appropriate amount of training on all general workplace topics & policies (i.e Fire Safety, Code of Conduct, Workplace Harassment, Behavior Management, etc)
26) Which, if any, of the following topics would you have liked further training/information on?
- Additional training on products & services
- Additional systems training
- Additional software training
- Additional process and procedures training
- Additional technical training
- Additional Team Member Program details (ie. Team Member Advantage, Work Perks, Group Home & Auto Insurance etc.)
- List of interdepartmental contacts
- Nothing, I have all the info I need
Job Specific Role
27) I am aware of what I still need to learn & work on to do my job effectively
28) I had the opportunity to meet with all of the key contacts across the organization (i.e. Business Partners, Health & Safety contacts, HR Contact, etc.)
29) My new manager is approachable
30) My manager clearly explained my goals, objectives, and how my performance is measured
31) My manager/supervisor is an effective leader for our department/business unit
32) I clearly understand the organization’s history, vision, purpose & guiding principles
33) I understand how my work contributes to our organizational success
34) I feel my skills and expertise are being utilized for the success of the department
35) Considering everything, this job/role has met my expectations
36) I plan on continuing my career here for at least 2 more years
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