Research Behind the Award

Researchers at Gallup pinpointed 12 key employee expectations that form the foundation of strong feelings of engagement in the workplace. As a result of the research, Gallup created a 12-question survey in which employees answer each question on a scale of one to five. Gallup research has shown a strong link between high survey scores and worker performance, which is also linked to business outcomes.

The questions are:
1. I know what is expected of me at work.
2. I have the materials and equipment I need to do my work right.
3. At work, I have the opportunity to do what I do best every day.
4. In the last seven days, I have received recognition or praise for doing good work.
5. My supervisor, or someone at work, seems to care about me as a person.
6. There is someone at work who encourages my development.
7. At work, my opinions seem to count.
8. The mission or purpose of my company makes me feel my job is important.
9. My associates or fellow employees are committed to doing quality work.
10. I have a best friend at work.
11. In the last six months, someone at work has talked to me about my progress.
12. This last year, I have had opportunities at work to learn and grow.