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Sample Employee Benefits Survey Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When writing your employee benefits survey, keep it quick and easy. Try not to overcomplicate your questions and responses, but avoid repetition in structure to prevent employees from \u201cclicking through\u201d without actually providing honest input.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These sample employee benefit survey questions below are designed to identify trends in workforce needs, evaluate awareness and interest in your existing benefits, and identify opportunities for benefit enhancement moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Section 1: Learning About Your Employees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- What age group are you in? [select one]\n
\n- Under 25<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 26-34<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 35-44<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 45-54<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 55 or older
<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n - Which life stage do you identify with? [select all that apply]\n
\n- No dependents, focused on self-care<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pet parent & independent<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Planning or building a family<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Raising a family<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Caring for children and an adult loved one<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Caring for an adult loved one<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Planning for retirement
<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n - How would you describe yourself? [select one]\n
\n- Individual contributor<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Individual contributor with a desire to manage others<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- People manager<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Division leader<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Executive
<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n - On a scale of 1-5, how familiar are you with [Company]\u2019s employee benefits?\n
\n- 1 – I am not at all familiar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 2 – Not too familiar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 3 – I know the basics<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 4 – Somewhat familiar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 5 – I am very familiar
<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n - How long have you been with [Company name]?\n
\n- Less than 1 year<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 1-3 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 4-5 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 5+ years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Section 2: Today\u2019s Employee Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- Which health care plan are you currently enrolled in? [Customize the first options in the list to represent the plan options you offer]\n
\n- Plan Option 1 – Single [customize]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Plan Option 2 – Single [customize]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Plan Option 1 – Family [customize]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Plan Option 2 – Family [customize]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- I\u2019m not on [Company]\u2019s health care plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- I don\u2019t know
<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n - What is your perception of our health care plan today?\n
\n- It works for me [and my family]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- I have difficulty finding in-network providers or specialists<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The cost is higher than expected<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- I\u2019m not on [Company]\u2019s health care plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Other [explain]
<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n - Outside of health insurance (including dental and vision) rank in order the benefits you value the most today. (This is your opportunity to celebrate everything you offer! List out every single benefit. It\u2019s important to highlight what exists today as a reminder).\n
\n- 401(k) with XX% match<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Backup care for children, adults, or pets<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Parental leave (XX weeks for birthing and non-birthing parents)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Commuter expense reimbursement<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Care Membership (platform to find caregivers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Child care tuition discounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Breastfeeding support and breastmilk shipping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Access to Care Specialists for guidance & resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- On-demand tutoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- [Insert other benefits you offer in this list]
<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n - Outside of health insurance (including dental and vision), which of the benefits have you used, or do you plan to use in the near future?\n
\n- Health insurance (including dental and vision)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- 401(k) with XX% match<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Backup care for children, adults, or pets<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Parental leave (XX weeks for birthing and non-birthing parents)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Commuter expense reimbursement<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Care Membership (platform to find caregivers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Child care tuition discounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Breastfeeding support and breastmilk shipping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Access to Care Specialists for guidance & resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- On-demand tutoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- [Insert other benefits you offer in this list]
<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n - What benefits have you heard of from other employers that you wish we offered? (This question will help you understand which benefits your team should prioritize in future promotional communications to drive enrollment and utilization. The data will tell an interesting story when you break it down by the life stage information captured above!\n
\n- 401(k) with XX% match<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Backup care for children, adults, or pets<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Parental leave (XX weeks for birthing and non-birthing parents)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Commuter expense reimbursement<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Care Membership (platform to find caregivers)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Child care tuition discounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Breastfeeding support and breastmilk shipping<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Access to Care Specialists for guidance & resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- On-demand tutoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- [Insert other benefits you offer in this list]
<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n - For the following statements, please state if you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree.\n
\n- The benefits offered by [company] are one of the top reasons I stay at [company].<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- The benefits offered by [company] help make me more productive.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- The benefits offered by [company] provide something for every employee at every life stage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- The benefits offered by [company] are affordable and accessible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
\n- The benefits offered by [company] make [company] a desirable place to work.
<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n - Is there anything else you\u2019d like to share about the benefits we offer today? (Allow your employees the ability to write their own response to this question for additional insights).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n