Organisational Design & Alignment

So much organisational work is done mindlessly. We’re under so much pressure and working to deadlines – we don’t take the time to check that what we’re doing or how we’re doing it is the most effective approach. Grab a cup of something and take a few minutes to do a Beehive effectiveness questionnaire. The results might surprise you .

Staff Engagement Effectiveness Questionnaire
What? This questionnaire is meant as a quick and easy reflective exercise to help you/your organisation review staff engagement policies in your organisation. Please reflect on how well you feel you/your organisation is doing against each of the statements using the following scale: 1 Rarely: 2 Occasionally: 3 Quite often: 4 Frequently:

There is visible leadership, providing a strong strategic narrative about where the organisation has come from, where it’s going, and the contribution each employee makes.*

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1 - Rarely
2 - Occasionally
3 - Quite often
4 - Frequently

Line managers empower staff, using techniques such as coaching and mentoring to develop skills and encourage accountability.*

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1 - Rarely
2 - Occasionally
3 - Quite often
4 - Frequently

Employees within the organisation have a voice, and internal communication is strong.*

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1 - Rarely
2 - Occasionally
3 - Quite often
4 - Frequently

There is employee representation on key bodies and management teams. Employees feel they have a voice and can influence decision-making.*

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1 - Rarely
2 - Occasionally
3 - Quite often
4 - Frequently

Wherever problems arise employees are seen as central to the solution, and are consulted.*

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1 - Rarely
2 - Occasionally
3 - Quite often
4 - Frequently

Leaders and managers help to make work meaningful for employees, and employees feel valued and that what they do has value.*

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1 - Rarely
2 - Occasionally
3 - Quite often
4 - Frequently

Employees are satisfied with the amount of work they are expected to carry out, its variety and payment.*

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1 - Rarely
2 - Occasionally
3 - Quite often
4 - Frequently

Managers and leaders in the organisation demonstrate personal integrity; promises are fulfilled and policies such as equality and diversity and bullying are seen to be upheld and to work.*

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1 - Rarely
2 - Occasionally
3 - Quite often
4 - Frequently

The organisation supports work-life balance through policies such as flexible and part-time working where possible.*

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1 - Rarely
2 - Occasionally
3 - Quite often
4 - Frequently

Training and development are priorities within the organisation, and all employees are given the time and resources to develop their skills and career.*

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1 - Rarely
2 - Occasionally
3 - Quite often
4 - Frequently

Decision-making is transparent, and employees encouraged to ask questions and challenge.*

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1 - Rarely
2 - Occasionally
3 - Quite often
4 - Frequently