Test Your Pulse

1. Is good performance consistently recognized and rewarded?
Yes   No  

2. Do employees feel comfortable sharing ideas in formal and informal settings?
Yes   No  

3. Do employees feel empowered to correct problems as they occur?
Yes   No  

4. Do employees know and do what is expected of them to achieve results?
Yes   No  

5. Do managers and employees create yearly achievable goals together?
Yes   No  

6. Do employees feel that they are using their talents to the fullest?
Yes   No  

7. Would your employees say that they are primarily motivated by money and benefits?
Yes   No  

8. Do employees feel company goals change so quickly that they don't know what they are now?
Yes   No  

9. Do employees have the resources they need to do the job correctly and completely?
Yes   No  

10. In the past 6-12 months, has each employee been talked to about his/her progress and future?
Yes   No  

11. Has the company recently gone through changes that have not been completely and effectively communicated to all employees?
Yes   No  

12. Do some of your employees feel that they know more than their supervisors?
Yes   No  

13. Do employees achieve what is expected of them in terms of team interaction and performance?
Yes   No  

14. Do employees demonstrate excellent oral and written communication standards both with internal and external customers?
Yes   No  

15. Do customer satisfaction surveys demonstrate a high level of satisfaction with service and employee attitudes?
Yes   No  

16. Are employees adequately handling stress due to current events, constant changes and balancing home and work?
Yes   No  

17. Are employees willing to take on additional responsibilities with or without being asked?
Yes   No  

18. Are employees tolerant and friendly to each other demonstrating inclusiveness toward all employees and customers?
Yes   No  

19. Do managers feel like they spend much of their time settling petty disputes between employees?
Yes   No  

20. Do you see examples of work related stress such as an increase in absenteeism, mistakes or accidents or employee hostility?
Yes   No  

21. Have there been significant changes within the organization that may be affecting morale?
Yes   No  

22. Has there been turnover lately or whispers about "looking for other opportunities?"
Yes   No  

23. Are there employee "cliques" responsible for gossip and backstabbing management or other employees?
Yes   No  

24. Are managers and employees constantly putting out fires without permanently fixing problems?
Yes   No  

For solutions that work, contact Donna Steffey at Vital Signs today!