HR Professionals Survey

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* 1. What is your age?

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75 or older

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* 2. What is your gender?

Female

Male

Transgender

Non-Binary/Gender Fluid/Gender Non-Conforming

Prefer not to say

Other (please explain)

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* 3. Which race/ethnicity best describes you?

American Indian or Alaska Native

Asian / Pacific Islander

Black or African American

Hispanic

White or Caucasian

Prefer not to say

Multiple ethnicity/Other (please specify)

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* 4. Have you ever or are you currently serving in the US Military?

Yes

Prefer not to say

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* 5. Do you have any physical or mental disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act?

Yes

I don't know

Prefer not to say

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* 6. Do you have children? If so, what is their age range? (Select as many as apply)

Under 1 year

1-4

5-8

9-12

13-15

16-18

over 18

Expecting personally

Partner is expecting

No children

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* 7. Which one of the following best describes your current relationship status?

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

In a domestic partnership or civil union

Single, but cohabiting with a significant other

Single, never married

Engaged

Prefer not to say

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* 8. What is your sexual orientation?

Heterosexual

Homosexual

Bisexual

Asexual

Transsexual

Prefer not to say

Other (please explain)

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* 9. What is your salary level?

Under $40,000 annually

$40,000-55,000 annually

$55,000-70,000 annually

$70,000-90,000 annually

$90,000-120,000 annually

$120,000+ annually

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* 10. How long have you been in your job?

Under 1 year

1-3 years

4-5 years

5-10 years

10+ years

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* 11. In your estimation, which level of seniority best describes your position?

Intern

Entry-level (0-2 years)

Associate (3-5 years)

Management

Executive/C-level

Other (please explain)

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* 12. Do you manage a team? If so, how large is the team?

No, I'm an individual contributor

No, I'm an HR team of one

Yes, 1-3 reports (direct or indirect)

Yes, 4-10 reports (direct or indirect)

Yes, 11-25 reports (direct or indirect)

Yes, 26+ reports (direct or indirect)

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* 13. What is/are your primary function(s)?

Executive (VP/CHRO)

Management (Director/Manager)

Generalist/Business Partner

Recruiting/Talent Acquisition

Employee/Labor Relations

Benefits

Compensation

Training & Development

Organizational Development

HRIS

Other (please specify)

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* 14. What industry are you in?

Software/Tech/E-commerce

Professional Services

Financial Services

Insurance

Pharma/Life Sciences

Manufacturing

Transportation/Logistics

Education

Government

Non-profit

Marketing/Advertising

Energy

Utilities

Construction

Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)

Other (please specify)

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* 15. What is the size of your current company?

<50

51-100

100-500

500-1,000

1,001-5,000

5,001-10,000

10,001-50,000

>50,001

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* 16. What is your zip code at work?

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* 17. How did you end up in Human Resources?

Mentor

Field of study in school

Personal experiences

A particular area of the field (recruiting, benefits, employee relations, etc. - please indicate in comments)

Nothing in particular, you just ended up in the area!

Other (please specify)

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* 18. Please rate the extent to which each of the following are hurdles to your overall effectiveness and/or implementing your HR strategy:

	1 (Not a challenge)	2	3	4 (Below average)	5	6	7 (Above average)	8	9	10 (Significant challenge)
Strategy	Strategy 1 (Not a challenge)	Strategy 2	Strategy 3	Strategy 4 (Below average)	Strategy 5	Strategy 6	Strategy 7 (Above average)	Strategy 8	Strategy 9	Strategy 10 (Significant challenge)
Leadership	Leadership 1 (Not a challenge)	Leadership 2	Leadership 3	Leadership 4 (Below average)	Leadership 5	Leadership 6	Leadership 7 (Above average)	Leadership 8	Leadership 9	Leadership 10 (Significant challenge)
Employee relations	Employee relations 1 (Not a challenge)	Employee relations 2	Employee relations 3	Employee relations 4 (Below average)	Employee relations 5	Employee relations 6	Employee relations 7 (Above average)	Employee relations 8	Employee relations 9	Employee relations 10 (Significant challenge)
Communication	Communication 1 (Not a challenge)	Communication 2	Communication 3	Communication 4 (Below average)	Communication 5	Communication 6	Communication 7 (Above average)	Communication 8	Communication 9	Communication 10 (Significant challenge)
Benefits	Benefits 1 (Not a challenge)	Benefits 2	Benefits 3	Benefits 4 (Below average)	Benefits 5	Benefits 6	Benefits 7 (Above average)	Benefits 8	Benefits 9	Benefits 10 (Significant challenge)
Performance management	Performance management 1 (Not a challenge)	Performance management 2	Performance management 3	Performance management 4 (Below average)	Performance management 5	Performance management 6	Performance management 7 (Above average)	Performance management 8	Performance management 9	Performance management 10 (Significant challenge)
Talent development	Talent development 1 (Not a challenge)	Talent development 2	Talent development 3	Talent development 4 (Below average)	Talent development 5	Talent development 6	Talent development 7 (Above average)	Talent development 8	Talent development 9	Talent development 10 (Significant challenge)
Company culture	Company culture 1 (Not a challenge)	Company culture 2	Company culture 3	Company culture 4 (Below average)	Company culture 5	Company culture 6	Company culture 7 (Above average)	Company culture 8	Company culture 9	Company culture 10 (Significant challenge)
Diversity and inclusion	Diversity and inclusion 1 (Not a challenge)	Diversity and inclusion 2	Diversity and inclusion 3	Diversity and inclusion 4 (Below average)	Diversity and inclusion 5	Diversity and inclusion 6	Diversity and inclusion 7 (Above average)	Diversity and inclusion 8	Diversity and inclusion 9	Diversity and inclusion 10 (Significant challenge)
Recognition	Recognition 1 (Not a challenge)	Recognition 2	Recognition 3	Recognition 4 (Below average)	Recognition 5	Recognition 6	Recognition 7 (Above average)	Recognition 8	Recognition 9	Recognition 10 (Significant challenge)
Change management	Change management 1 (Not a challenge)	Change management 2	Change management 3	Change management 4 (Below average)	Change management 5	Change management 6	Change management 7 (Above average)	Change management 8	Change management 9	Change management 10 (Significant challenge)
Policies	Policies 1 (Not a challenge)	Policies 2	Policies 3	Policies 4 (Below average)	Policies 5	Policies 6	Policies 7 (Above average)	Policies 8	Policies 9	Policies 10 (Significant challenge)
Organizational effectiveness	Organizational effectiveness 1 (Not a challenge)	Organizational effectiveness 2	Organizational effectiveness 3	Organizational effectiveness 4 (Below average)	Organizational effectiveness 5	Organizational effectiveness 6	Organizational effectiveness 7 (Above average)	Organizational effectiveness 8	Organizational effectiveness 9	Organizational effectiveness 10 (Significant challenge)
Global mobility	Global mobility 1 (Not a challenge)	Global mobility 2	Global mobility 3	Global mobility 4 (Below average)	Global mobility 5	Global mobility 6	Global mobility 7 (Above average)	Global mobility 8	Global mobility 9	Global mobility 10 (Significant challenge)
Global alignment	Global alignment 1 (Not a challenge)	Global alignment 2	Global alignment 3	Global alignment 4 (Below average)	Global alignment 5	Global alignment 6	Global alignment 7 (Above average)	Global alignment 8	Global alignment 9	Global alignment 10 (Significant challenge)
Lack of staff/resources/budget	Lack of staff/resources/budget 1 (Not a challenge)	Lack of staff/resources/budget 2	Lack of staff/resources/budget 3	Lack of staff/resources/budget 4 (Below average)	Lack of staff/resources/budget 5	Lack of staff/resources/budget 6	Lack of staff/resources/budget 7 (Above average)	Lack of staff/resources/budget 8	Lack of staff/resources/budget 9	Lack of staff/resources/budget 10 (Significant challenge)
Recruiting/talent acquisition	Recruiting/talent acquisition 1 (Not a challenge)	Recruiting/talent acquisition 2	Recruiting/talent acquisition 3	Recruiting/talent acquisition 4 (Below average)	Recruiting/talent acquisition 5	Recruiting/talent acquisition 6	Recruiting/talent acquisition 7 (Above average)	Recruiting/talent acquisition 8	Recruiting/talent acquisition 9	Recruiting/talent acquisition 10 (Significant challenge)

Other or explanation

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* 19. In an average week how much time do you spend on the following?

	0	<1 hour	1-3 hours	4-7 hours	8-12 hours	13-20 hours	>20 hours
Strategy	Strategy 0	Strategy <1 hour	Strategy 1-3 hours	Strategy 4-7 hours	Strategy 8-12 hours	Strategy 13-20 hours	Strategy >20 hours
Leadership	Leadership 0	Leadership <1 hour	Leadership 1-3 hours	Leadership 4-7 hours	Leadership 8-12 hours	Leadership 13-20 hours	Leadership >20 hours
Employee relations	Employee relations 0	Employee relations <1 hour	Employee relations 1-3 hours	Employee relations 4-7 hours	Employee relations 8-12 hours	Employee relations 13-20 hours	Employee relations >20 hours
Communication	Communication 0	Communication <1 hour	Communication 1-3 hours	Communication 4-7 hours	Communication 8-12 hours	Communication 13-20 hours	Communication >20 hours
Benefits	Benefits 0	Benefits <1 hour	Benefits 1-3 hours	Benefits 4-7 hours	Benefits 8-12 hours	Benefits 13-20 hours	Benefits >20 hours
Performance management	Performance management 0	Performance management <1 hour	Performance management 1-3 hours	Performance management 4-7 hours	Performance management 8-12 hours	Performance management 13-20 hours	Performance management >20 hours
Talent development	Talent development 0	Talent development <1 hour	Talent development 1-3 hours	Talent development 4-7 hours	Talent development 8-12 hours	Talent development 13-20 hours	Talent development >20 hours
Company culture	Company culture 0	Company culture <1 hour	Company culture 1-3 hours	Company culture 4-7 hours	Company culture 8-12 hours	Company culture 13-20 hours	Company culture >20 hours
Diversity and inclusion	Diversity and inclusion 0	Diversity and inclusion <1 hour	Diversity and inclusion 1-3 hours	Diversity and inclusion 4-7 hours	Diversity and inclusion 8-12 hours	Diversity and inclusion 13-20 hours	Diversity and inclusion >20 hours
Recognition	Recognition 0	Recognition <1 hour	Recognition 1-3 hours	Recognition 4-7 hours	Recognition 8-12 hours	Recognition 13-20 hours	Recognition >20 hours
Change management	Change management 0	Change management <1 hour	Change management 1-3 hours	Change management 4-7 hours	Change management 8-12 hours	Change management 13-20 hours	Change management >20 hours
Policies	Policies 0	Policies <1 hour	Policies 1-3 hours	Policies 4-7 hours	Policies 8-12 hours	Policies 13-20 hours	Policies >20 hours
Organizational effectiveness	Organizational effectiveness 0	Organizational effectiveness <1 hour	Organizational effectiveness 1-3 hours	Organizational effectiveness 4-7 hours	Organizational effectiveness 8-12 hours	Organizational effectiveness 13-20 hours	Organizational effectiveness >20 hours
Global mobility	Global mobility 0	Global mobility <1 hour	Global mobility 1-3 hours	Global mobility 4-7 hours	Global mobility 8-12 hours	Global mobility 13-20 hours	Global mobility >20 hours
Global alignment	Global alignment 0	Global alignment <1 hour	Global alignment 1-3 hours	Global alignment 4-7 hours	Global alignment 8-12 hours	Global alignment 13-20 hours	Global alignment >20 hours
Lack of staff/resources/budget	Lack of staff/resources/budget 0	Lack of staff/resources/budget <1 hour	Lack of staff/resources/budget 1-3 hours	Lack of staff/resources/budget 4-7 hours	Lack of staff/resources/budget 8-12 hours	Lack of staff/resources/budget 13-20 hours	Lack of staff/resources/budget >20 hours
Recruiting/talent acquisition	Recruiting/talent acquisition 0	Recruiting/talent acquisition <1 hour	Recruiting/talent acquisition 1-3 hours	Recruiting/talent acquisition 4-7 hours	Recruiting/talent acquisition 8-12 hours	Recruiting/talent acquisition 13-20 hours	Recruiting/talent acquisition >20 hours
Administrative	Administrative 0	Administrative <1 hour	Administrative 1-3 hours	Administrative 4-7 hours	Administrative 8-12 hours	Administrative 13-20 hours	Administrative >20 hours
Misc (please specify below)	Misc (please specify below) 0	Misc (please specify below) <1 hour	Misc (please specify below) 1-3 hours	Misc (please specify below) 4-7 hours	Misc (please specify below) 8-12 hours	Misc (please specify below) 13-20 hours	Misc (please specify below) >20 hours

Other or explanation

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* 20. Do you have the following system, software, or tool?

	Vendor software/tool	Proprietary software/tool	Excel, Word, etc.
ATS	ATS Vendor software/tool	ATS Proprietary software/tool	ATS Excel, Word, etc.
HRIS	HRIS Vendor software/tool	HRIS Proprietary software/tool	HRIS Excel, Word, etc.
Payroll	Payroll Vendor software/tool	Payroll Proprietary software/tool	Payroll Excel, Word, etc.
Performance management	Performance management Vendor software/tool	Performance management Proprietary software/tool	Performance management Excel, Word, etc.
Benefits management	Benefits management Vendor software/tool	Benefits management Proprietary software/tool	Benefits management Excel, Word, etc.
On-boarding	On-boarding Vendor software/tool	On-boarding Proprietary software/tool	On-boarding Excel, Word, etc.
Total rewards/recognition	Total rewards/recognition Vendor software/tool	Total rewards/recognition Proprietary software/tool	Total rewards/recognition Excel, Word, etc.
Time & attendance	Time & attendance Vendor software/tool	Time & attendance Proprietary software/tool	Time & attendance Excel, Word, etc.
Learning management	Learning management Vendor software/tool	Learning management Proprietary software/tool	Learning management Excel, Word, etc.
HR analytics	HR analytics Vendor software/tool	HR analytics Proprietary software/tool	HR analytics Excel, Word, etc.
Succession management	Succession management Vendor software/tool	Succession management Proprietary software/tool	Succession management Excel, Word, etc.
Employee engagement	Employee engagement Vendor software/tool	Employee engagement Proprietary software/tool	Employee engagement Excel, Word, etc.
Wellness management	Wellness management Vendor software/tool	Wellness management Proprietary software/tool	Wellness management Excel, Word, etc.
Workforce planning/management	Workforce planning/management Vendor software/tool	Workforce planning/management Proprietary software/tool	Workforce planning/management Excel, Word, etc.

Other (please specify)

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* 21. What software, tools, or vendors are most essential to your day-to-day success?

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* 22. Regarding diversity & inclusion...

	1 (No, not at all)	2	3	4 (Below average)	5	6	7 (Above average)	8	9	10 (Yes, significantly)
Is it a focus of your organization right now?	Is it a focus of your organization right now? 1 (No, not at all)	Is it a focus of your organization right now? 2	Is it a focus of your organization right now? 3	Is it a focus of your organization right now? 4 (Below average)	Is it a focus of your organization right now? 5	Is it a focus of your organization right now? 6	Is it a focus of your organization right now? 7 (Above average)	Is it a focus of your organization right now? 8	Is it a focus of your organization right now? 9	Is it a focus of your organization right now? 10 (Yes, significantly)
Do you feel that your organization has a lack of diversity or inclusion? If so, please explain.	Do you feel that your organization has a lack of diversity or inclusion? If so, please explain. 1 (No, not at all)	Do you feel that your organization has a lack of diversity or inclusion? If so, please explain. 2	Do you feel that your organization has a lack of diversity or inclusion? If so, please explain. 3	Do you feel that your organization has a lack of diversity or inclusion? If so, please explain. 4 (Below average)	Do you feel that your organization has a lack of diversity or inclusion? If so, please explain. 5	Do you feel that your organization has a lack of diversity or inclusion? If so, please explain. 6	Do you feel that your organization has a lack of diversity or inclusion? If so, please explain. 7 (Above average)	Do you feel that your organization has a lack of diversity or inclusion? If so, please explain. 8	Do you feel that your organization has a lack of diversity or inclusion? If so, please explain. 9	Do you feel that your organization has a lack of diversity or inclusion? If so, please explain. 10 (Yes, significantly)
Is D&I a part of your day to day responsibilities or goals? If so, please explain.	Is D&I a part of your day to day responsibilities or goals? If so, please explain. 1 (No, not at all)	Is D&I a part of your day to day responsibilities or goals? If so, please explain. 2	Is D&I a part of your day to day responsibilities or goals? If so, please explain. 3	Is D&I a part of your day to day responsibilities or goals? If so, please explain. 4 (Below average)	Is D&I a part of your day to day responsibilities or goals? If so, please explain. 5	Is D&I a part of your day to day responsibilities or goals? If so, please explain. 6	Is D&I a part of your day to day responsibilities or goals? If so, please explain. 7 (Above average)	Is D&I a part of your day to day responsibilities or goals? If so, please explain. 8	Is D&I a part of your day to day responsibilities or goals? If so, please explain. 9	Is D&I a part of your day to day responsibilities or goals? If so, please explain. 10 (Yes, significantly)
Is D&I included in internal training?	Is D&I included in internal training? 1 (No, not at all)	Is D&I included in internal training? 2	Is D&I included in internal training? 3	Is D&I included in internal training? 4 (Below average)	Is D&I included in internal training? 5	Is D&I included in internal training? 6	Is D&I included in internal training? 7 (Above average)	Is D&I included in internal training? 8	Is D&I included in internal training? 9	Is D&I included in internal training? 10 (Yes, significantly)
Has your company conducted unconscious bias training?	Has your company conducted unconscious bias training? 1 (No, not at all)	Has your company conducted unconscious bias training? 2	Has your company conducted unconscious bias training? 3	Has your company conducted unconscious bias training? 4 (Below average)	Has your company conducted unconscious bias training? 5	Has your company conducted unconscious bias training? 6	Has your company conducted unconscious bias training? 7 (Above average)	Has your company conducted unconscious bias training? 8	Has your company conducted unconscious bias training? 9	Has your company conducted unconscious bias training? 10 (Yes, significantly)

Other (please specify)

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* 23. Please rate how focused you/your team is on the following areas right now:

	1 (Not a focus)	2	3	4 (Below average)	5	6	7 (Above average)	8	9	10 (Significant focus)
Strategy	Strategy 1 (Not a focus)	Strategy 2	Strategy 3	Strategy 4 (Below average)	Strategy 5	Strategy 6	Strategy 7 (Above average)	Strategy 8	Strategy 9	Strategy 10 (Significant focus)
Leadership	Leadership 1 (Not a focus)	Leadership 2	Leadership 3	Leadership 4 (Below average)	Leadership 5	Leadership 6	Leadership 7 (Above average)	Leadership 8	Leadership 9	Leadership 10 (Significant focus)
Employee relations	Employee relations 1 (Not a focus)	Employee relations 2	Employee relations 3	Employee relations 4 (Below average)	Employee relations 5	Employee relations 6	Employee relations 7 (Above average)	Employee relations 8	Employee relations 9	Employee relations 10 (Significant focus)
Communication	Communication 1 (Not a focus)	Communication 2	Communication 3	Communication 4 (Below average)	Communication 5	Communication 6	Communication 7 (Above average)	Communication 8	Communication 9	Communication 10 (Significant focus)
Benefits	Benefits 1 (Not a focus)	Benefits 2	Benefits 3	Benefits 4 (Below average)	Benefits 5	Benefits 6	Benefits 7 (Above average)	Benefits 8	Benefits 9	Benefits 10 (Significant focus)
Performance management	Performance management 1 (Not a focus)	Performance management 2	Performance management 3	Performance management 4 (Below average)	Performance management 5	Performance management 6	Performance management 7 (Above average)	Performance management 8	Performance management 9	Performance management 10 (Significant focus)
Talent development	Talent development 1 (Not a focus)	Talent development 2	Talent development 3	Talent development 4 (Below average)	Talent development 5	Talent development 6	Talent development 7 (Above average)	Talent development 8	Talent development 9	Talent development 10 (Significant focus)
Company culture	Company culture 1 (Not a focus)	Company culture 2	Company culture 3	Company culture 4 (Below average)	Company culture 5	Company culture 6	Company culture 7 (Above average)	Company culture 8	Company culture 9	Company culture 10 (Significant focus)
Diversity and inclusion	Diversity and inclusion 1 (Not a focus)	Diversity and inclusion 2	Diversity and inclusion 3	Diversity and inclusion 4 (Below average)	Diversity and inclusion 5	Diversity and inclusion 6	Diversity and inclusion 7 (Above average)	Diversity and inclusion 8	Diversity and inclusion 9	Diversity and inclusion 10 (Significant focus)
Recognition	Recognition 1 (Not a focus)	Recognition 2	Recognition 3	Recognition 4 (Below average)	Recognition 5	Recognition 6	Recognition 7 (Above average)	Recognition 8	Recognition 9	Recognition 10 (Significant focus)
Change management	Change management 1 (Not a focus)	Change management 2	Change management 3	Change management 4 (Below average)	Change management 5	Change management 6	Change management 7 (Above average)	Change management 8	Change management 9	Change management 10 (Significant focus)
Policies	Policies 1 (Not a focus)	Policies 2	Policies 3	Policies 4 (Below average)	Policies 5	Policies 6	Policies 7 (Above average)	Policies 8	Policies 9	Policies 10 (Significant focus)
Organizational effectiveness	Organizational effectiveness 1 (Not a focus)	Organizational effectiveness 2	Organizational effectiveness 3	Organizational effectiveness 4 (Below average)	Organizational effectiveness 5	Organizational effectiveness 6	Organizational effectiveness 7 (Above average)	Organizational effectiveness 8	Organizational effectiveness 9	Organizational effectiveness 10 (Significant focus)
Global mobility	Global mobility 1 (Not a focus)	Global mobility 2	Global mobility 3	Global mobility 4 (Below average)	Global mobility 5	Global mobility 6	Global mobility 7 (Above average)	Global mobility 8	Global mobility 9	Global mobility 10 (Significant focus)
Global alignment	Global alignment 1 (Not a focus)	Global alignment 2	Global alignment 3	Global alignment 4 (Below average)	Global alignment 5	Global alignment 6	Global alignment 7 (Above average)	Global alignment 8	Global alignment 9	Global alignment 10 (Significant focus)
Lack of staff/resources/budget	Lack of staff/resources/budget 1 (Not a focus)	Lack of staff/resources/budget 2	Lack of staff/resources/budget 3	Lack of staff/resources/budget 4 (Below average)	Lack of staff/resources/budget 5	Lack of staff/resources/budget 6	Lack of staff/resources/budget 7 (Above average)	Lack of staff/resources/budget 8	Lack of staff/resources/budget 9	Lack of staff/resources/budget 10 (Significant focus)
Recruiting/talent acquisition	Recruiting/talent acquisition 1 (Not a focus)	Recruiting/talent acquisition 2	Recruiting/talent acquisition 3	Recruiting/talent acquisition 4 (Below average)	Recruiting/talent acquisition 5	Recruiting/talent acquisition 6	Recruiting/talent acquisition 7 (Above average)	Recruiting/talent acquisition 8	Recruiting/talent acquisition 9	Recruiting/talent acquisition 10 (Significant focus)

Other (please specify)

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* 24. Please rate the extent to which the following parties value HR/your contributions to the organization.

	1 (Very Poor)	2	3	4 (Below average)	5	6	7 (Above average)	8	9	10 (Exceptional)
Senior leaders	Senior leaders 1 (Very Poor)	Senior leaders 2	Senior leaders 3	Senior leaders 4 (Below average)	Senior leaders 5	Senior leaders 6	Senior leaders 7 (Above average)	Senior leaders 8	Senior leaders 9	Senior leaders 10 (Exceptional)
Middle managers	Middle managers 1 (Very Poor)	Middle managers 2	Middle managers 3	Middle managers 4 (Below average)	Middle managers 5	Middle managers 6	Middle managers 7 (Above average)	Middle managers 8	Middle managers 9	Middle managers 10 (Exceptional)
Employees	Employees 1 (Very Poor)	Employees 2	Employees 3	Employees 4 (Below average)	Employees 5	Employees 6	Employees 7 (Above average)	Employees 8	Employees 9	Employees 10 (Exceptional)

Other (please specify)

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* 25. Please rate your communication with the following parties:

	1 (Very Poor)	2	3	4 (Below average)	5	6	7 (Above average)	8	9	10 (Exceptional)
Senior leaders	Senior leaders 1 (Very Poor)	Senior leaders 2	Senior leaders 3	Senior leaders 4 (Below average)	Senior leaders 5	Senior leaders 6	Senior leaders 7 (Above average)	Senior leaders 8	Senior leaders 9	Senior leaders 10 (Exceptional)
Middle managers	Middle managers 1 (Very Poor)	Middle managers 2	Middle managers 3	Middle managers 4 (Below average)	Middle managers 5	Middle managers 6	Middle managers 7 (Above average)	Middle managers 8	Middle managers 9	Middle managers 10 (Exceptional)
Employees	Employees 1 (Very Poor)	Employees 2	Employees 3	Employees 4 (Below average)	Employees 5	Employees 6	Employees 7 (Above average)	Employees 8	Employees 9	Employees 10 (Exceptional)

Other (please specify)

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* 26. Please rate your comfort level with providing feedback to the following parties:

	1 (Very Poor)	2	3	4 (Below average)	5	6	7 (Above average)	8	9	10 (Exceptional)
Senior leaders	Senior leaders 1 (Very Poor)	Senior leaders 2	Senior leaders 3	Senior leaders 4 (Below average)	Senior leaders 5	Senior leaders 6	Senior leaders 7 (Above average)	Senior leaders 8	Senior leaders 9	Senior leaders 10 (Exceptional)
Middle managers	Middle managers 1 (Very Poor)	Middle managers 2	Middle managers 3	Middle managers 4 (Below average)	Middle managers 5	Middle managers 6	Middle managers 7 (Above average)	Middle managers 8	Middle managers 9	Middle managers 10 (Exceptional)
Employees	Employees 1 (Very Poor)	Employees 2	Employees 3	Employees 4 (Below average)	Employees 5	Employees 6	Employees 7 (Above average)	Employees 8	Employees 9	Employees 10 (Exceptional)

Other (please specify)

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* 27. Please rate the how effectively feedback is shared among the following parties:

	1 (Very Poor)	2	3	4 (Below average)	5	6	7 (Above average)	8	9	10 (Exceptional)
Senior leaders <--> middle manager	Senior leaders <--> middle manager 1 (Very Poor)	Senior leaders <--> middle manager 2	Senior leaders <--> middle manager 3	Senior leaders <--> middle manager 4 (Below average)	Senior leaders <--> middle manager 5	Senior leaders <--> middle manager 6	Senior leaders <--> middle manager 7 (Above average)	Senior leaders <--> middle manager 8	Senior leaders <--> middle manager 9	Senior leaders <--> middle manager 10 (Exceptional)
Middle managers <--> employees	Middle managers <--> employees 1 (Very Poor)	Middle managers <--> employees 2	Middle managers <--> employees 3	Middle managers <--> employees 4 (Below average)	Middle managers <--> employees 5	Middle managers <--> employees 6	Middle managers <--> employees 7 (Above average)	Middle managers <--> employees 8	Middle managers <--> employees 9	Middle managers <--> employees 10 (Exceptional)
Employees <--> senior leaders	Employees <--> senior leaders 1 (Very Poor)	Employees <--> senior leaders 2	Employees <--> senior leaders 3	Employees <--> senior leaders 4 (Below average)	Employees <--> senior leaders 5	Employees <--> senior leaders 6	Employees <--> senior leaders 7 (Above average)	Employees <--> senior leaders 8	Employees <--> senior leaders 9	Employees <--> senior leaders 10 (Exceptional)
Senior leaders <--> HR	Senior leaders <--> HR 1 (Very Poor)	Senior leaders <--> HR 2	Senior leaders <--> HR 3	Senior leaders <--> HR 4 (Below average)	Senior leaders <--> HR 5	Senior leaders <--> HR 6	Senior leaders <--> HR 7 (Above average)	Senior leaders <--> HR 8	Senior leaders <--> HR 9	Senior leaders <--> HR 10 (Exceptional)
Middle managers <--> HR	Middle managers <--> HR 1 (Very Poor)	Middle managers <--> HR 2	Middle managers <--> HR 3	Middle managers <--> HR 4 (Below average)	Middle managers <--> HR 5	Middle managers <--> HR 6	Middle managers <--> HR 7 (Above average)	Middle managers <--> HR 8	Middle managers <--> HR 9	Middle managers <--> HR 10 (Exceptional)
Employees <--> HR	Employees <--> HR 1 (Very Poor)	Employees <--> HR 2	Employees <--> HR 3	Employees <--> HR 4 (Below average)	Employees <--> HR 5	Employees <--> HR 6	Employees <--> HR 7 (Above average)	Employees <--> HR 8	Employees <--> HR 9	Employees <--> HR 10 (Exceptional)

Other (please specify)

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* 28. Please rate the extent to which you feel the following value your opinion/expertise. Please explain in the comment box.

	1 (Very Poor)	2	3	4 (Below average)	5	6	7 (Above average)	8	9	10 (Exceptional)
Senior leaders	Senior leaders 1 (Very Poor)	Senior leaders 2	Senior leaders 3	Senior leaders 4 (Below average)	Senior leaders 5	Senior leaders 6	Senior leaders 7 (Above average)	Senior leaders 8	Senior leaders 9	Senior leaders 10 (Exceptional)
Middle managers	Middle managers 1 (Very Poor)	Middle managers 2	Middle managers 3	Middle managers 4 (Below average)	Middle managers 5	Middle managers 6	Middle managers 7 (Above average)	Middle managers 8	Middle managers 9	Middle managers 10 (Exceptional)
Employees	Employees 1 (Very Poor)	Employees 2	Employees 3	Employees 4 (Below average)	Employees 5	Employees 6	Employees 7 (Above average)	Employees 8	Employees 9	Employees 10 (Exceptional)

Other (please specify)

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* 29. Please rate the level to which your work makes a difference at your organization. Please explain in the comment box.

1 (No, not at all)

4 (Below average)

7 (Above average)

10 (Exceptional)

1 (No, not at all)

4 (Below average)

7 (Above average)

10 (Exceptional)

Please explain

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* 30. Please rate the extent to which you feel that you receive recognition for your work. Please explain.

1 (No, not at all)

4 (Below average)

7 (Above average)

10 (Exceptional)

1 (No, not at all)

4 (Below average)

7 (Above average)

10 (Exceptional)

Please explain

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* 31. How do you want to receive recognition?

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* 32. Do you feel that you have adequate growth or professional development opportunities?

1 (No opportunities)

4 (Below average)

7 (Above average)

10 (Exceptional)

1 (No opportunities)

4 (Below average)

7 (Above average)

10 (Exceptional)

Please explain

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* 33. What growth or professional develop opportunities are available to you?

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* 34. What professional growth opportunities, if any, do you feel need to be further developed for HR professionals in general?

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* 35. Do you have a mentor?

Yes, at my company

Yes, from a former company

Yes, from an experience or networking

Yes, from a formal mentorship program/organization

Sort of (please explain)

Other (please specify)

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* 36. Please rate the extent to which you feel that you may have a friendly relationship (vs. completely professional) with the following. Please explain.

	1 (Not at all)	2	3	4 (Below average)	5	6	7 (Above average)	8	9	10 (Exceptional)
Senior leaders	Senior leaders 1 (Not at all)	Senior leaders 2	Senior leaders 3	Senior leaders 4 (Below average)	Senior leaders 5	Senior leaders 6	Senior leaders 7 (Above average)	Senior leaders 8	Senior leaders 9	Senior leaders 10 (Exceptional)
Middle managers	Middle managers 1 (Not at all)	Middle managers 2	Middle managers 3	Middle managers 4 (Below average)	Middle managers 5	Middle managers 6	Middle managers 7 (Above average)	Middle managers 8	Middle managers 9	Middle managers 10 (Exceptional)
Employees	Employees 1 (Not at all)	Employees 2	Employees 3	Employees 4 (Below average)	Employees 5	Employees 6	Employees 7 (Above average)	Employees 8	Employees 9	Employees 10 (Exceptional)

Other (please specify)

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* 37. What area(s) of your HR organization has the most inefficient processes? Please explain why.

Employee relations

Total rewards

Performance management

Talent development

Diversity and inclusion

HR policies and procedures

Global mobility

Recruiting/talent acquisition

Other or explanation

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* 38. Do you believe that being in HR is your long-term career trajectory? Please explain.

1 (No, not at all)

4 (Below average)

7 (Above average)

10 (Yes, without a doubt)

1 (No, not at all)

4 (Below average)

7 (Above average)

10 (Yes, without a doubt)

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* 39. Please rate the extent to which the following are rewarding aspects of your role.

	1 (Not rewarding)	2	3	4 (Below average)	5	6	7 (Above average)	8	9	10 (Exceptionally)
Strategy - creation, improvement, or execution	Strategy - creation, improvement, or execution 1 (Not rewarding)	Strategy - creation, improvement, or execution 2	Strategy - creation, improvement, or execution 3	Strategy - creation, improvement, or execution 4 (Below average)	Strategy - creation, improvement, or execution 5	Strategy - creation, improvement, or execution 6	Strategy - creation, improvement, or execution 7 (Above average)	Strategy - creation, improvement, or execution 8	Strategy - creation, improvement, or execution 9	Strategy - creation, improvement, or execution 10 (Exceptionally)
Leadership - creation, improvement, or execution	Leadership - creation, improvement, or execution 1 (Not rewarding)	Leadership - creation, improvement, or execution 2	Leadership - creation, improvement, or execution 3	Leadership - creation, improvement, or execution 4 (Below average)	Leadership - creation, improvement, or execution 5	Leadership - creation, improvement, or execution 6	Leadership - creation, improvement, or execution 7 (Above average)	Leadership - creation, improvement, or execution 8	Leadership - creation, improvement, or execution 9	Leadership - creation, improvement, or execution 10 (Exceptionally)
Employee relations - creation, improvement, or execution	Employee relations - creation, improvement, or execution 1 (Not rewarding)	Employee relations - creation, improvement, or execution 2	Employee relations - creation, improvement, or execution 3	Employee relations - creation, improvement, or execution 4 (Below average)	Employee relations - creation, improvement, or execution 5	Employee relations - creation, improvement, or execution 6	Employee relations - creation, improvement, or execution 7 (Above average)	Employee relations - creation, improvement, or execution 8	Employee relations - creation, improvement, or execution 9	Employee relations - creation, improvement, or execution 10 (Exceptionally)
Communication - creation, improvement, or execution	Communication - creation, improvement, or execution 1 (Not rewarding)	Communication - creation, improvement, or execution 2	Communication - creation, improvement, or execution 3	Communication - creation, improvement, or execution 4 (Below average)	Communication - creation, improvement, or execution 5	Communication - creation, improvement, or execution 6	Communication - creation, improvement, or execution 7 (Above average)	Communication - creation, improvement, or execution 8	Communication - creation, improvement, or execution 9	Communication - creation, improvement, or execution 10 (Exceptionally)
Benefits - creation, improvement, or execution	Benefits - creation, improvement, or execution 1 (Not rewarding)	Benefits - creation, improvement, or execution 2	Benefits - creation, improvement, or execution 3	Benefits - creation, improvement, or execution 4 (Below average)	Benefits - creation, improvement, or execution 5	Benefits - creation, improvement, or execution 6	Benefits - creation, improvement, or execution 7 (Above average)	Benefits - creation, improvement, or execution 8	Benefits - creation, improvement, or execution 9	Benefits - creation, improvement, or execution 10 (Exceptionally)
Performance management - creation, improvement, or execution	Performance management - creation, improvement, or execution 1 (Not rewarding)	Performance management - creation, improvement, or execution 2	Performance management - creation, improvement, or execution 3	Performance management - creation, improvement, or execution 4 (Below average)	Performance management - creation, improvement, or execution 5	Performance management - creation, improvement, or execution 6	Performance management - creation, improvement, or execution 7 (Above average)	Performance management - creation, improvement, or execution 8	Performance management - creation, improvement, or execution 9	Performance management - creation, improvement, or execution 10 (Exceptionally)
Talent development - creation, improvement, or execution	Talent development - creation, improvement, or execution 1 (Not rewarding)	Talent development - creation, improvement, or execution 2	Talent development - creation, improvement, or execution 3	Talent development - creation, improvement, or execution 4 (Below average)	Talent development - creation, improvement, or execution 5	Talent development - creation, improvement, or execution 6	Talent development - creation, improvement, or execution 7 (Above average)	Talent development - creation, improvement, or execution 8	Talent development - creation, improvement, or execution 9	Talent development - creation, improvement, or execution 10 (Exceptionally)
Company culture - creation, improvement, or execution	Company culture - creation, improvement, or execution 1 (Not rewarding)	Company culture - creation, improvement, or execution 2	Company culture - creation, improvement, or execution 3	Company culture - creation, improvement, or execution 4 (Below average)	Company culture - creation, improvement, or execution 5	Company culture - creation, improvement, or execution 6	Company culture - creation, improvement, or execution 7 (Above average)	Company culture - creation, improvement, or execution 8	Company culture - creation, improvement, or execution 9	Company culture - creation, improvement, or execution 10 (Exceptionally)
Diversity and inclusion - creation, improvement, or execution	Diversity and inclusion - creation, improvement, or execution 1 (Not rewarding)	Diversity and inclusion - creation, improvement, or execution 2	Diversity and inclusion - creation, improvement, or execution 3	Diversity and inclusion - creation, improvement, or execution 4 (Below average)	Diversity and inclusion - creation, improvement, or execution 5	Diversity and inclusion - creation, improvement, or execution 6	Diversity and inclusion - creation, improvement, or execution 7 (Above average)	Diversity and inclusion - creation, improvement, or execution 8	Diversity and inclusion - creation, improvement, or execution 9	Diversity and inclusion - creation, improvement, or execution 10 (Exceptionally)
Recognition - creation, improvement, or execution	Recognition - creation, improvement, or execution 1 (Not rewarding)	Recognition - creation, improvement, or execution 2	Recognition - creation, improvement, or execution 3	Recognition - creation, improvement, or execution 4 (Below average)	Recognition - creation, improvement, or execution 5	Recognition - creation, improvement, or execution 6	Recognition - creation, improvement, or execution 7 (Above average)	Recognition - creation, improvement, or execution 8	Recognition - creation, improvement, or execution 9	Recognition - creation, improvement, or execution 10 (Exceptionally)
Change management - creation, improvement, or execution	Change management - creation, improvement, or execution 1 (Not rewarding)	Change management - creation, improvement, or execution 2	Change management - creation, improvement, or execution 3	Change management - creation, improvement, or execution 4 (Below average)	Change management - creation, improvement, or execution 5	Change management - creation, improvement, or execution 6	Change management - creation, improvement, or execution 7 (Above average)	Change management - creation, improvement, or execution 8	Change management - creation, improvement, or execution 9	Change management - creation, improvement, or execution 10 (Exceptionally)
Policy - creation, improvement, or execution	Policy - creation, improvement, or execution 1 (Not rewarding)	Policy - creation, improvement, or execution 2	Policy - creation, improvement, or execution 3	Policy - creation, improvement, or execution 4 (Below average)	Policy - creation, improvement, or execution 5	Policy - creation, improvement, or execution 6	Policy - creation, improvement, or execution 7 (Above average)	Policy - creation, improvement, or execution 8	Policy - creation, improvement, or execution 9	Policy - creation, improvement, or execution 10 (Exceptionally)
Organizational effectiveness - creation, improvement, or execution	Organizational effectiveness - creation, improvement, or execution 1 (Not rewarding)	Organizational effectiveness - creation, improvement, or execution 2	Organizational effectiveness - creation, improvement, or execution 3	Organizational effectiveness - creation, improvement, or execution 4 (Below average)	Organizational effectiveness - creation, improvement, or execution 5	Organizational effectiveness - creation, improvement, or execution 6	Organizational effectiveness - creation, improvement, or execution 7 (Above average)	Organizational effectiveness - creation, improvement, or execution 8	Organizational effectiveness - creation, improvement, or execution 9	Organizational effectiveness - creation, improvement, or execution 10 (Exceptionally)
Global mobility - creation, improvement, or execution	Global mobility - creation, improvement, or execution 1 (Not rewarding)	Global mobility - creation, improvement, or execution 2	Global mobility - creation, improvement, or execution 3	Global mobility - creation, improvement, or execution 4 (Below average)	Global mobility - creation, improvement, or execution 5	Global mobility - creation, improvement, or execution 6	Global mobility - creation, improvement, or execution 7 (Above average)	Global mobility - creation, improvement, or execution 8	Global mobility - creation, improvement, or execution 9	Global mobility - creation, improvement, or execution 10 (Exceptionally)
Global alignment - creation, improvement, or execution	Global alignment - creation, improvement, or execution 1 (Not rewarding)	Global alignment - creation, improvement, or execution 2	Global alignment - creation, improvement, or execution 3	Global alignment - creation, improvement, or execution 4 (Below average)	Global alignment - creation, improvement, or execution 5	Global alignment - creation, improvement, or execution 6	Global alignment - creation, improvement, or execution 7 (Above average)	Global alignment - creation, improvement, or execution 8	Global alignment - creation, improvement, or execution 9	Global alignment - creation, improvement, or execution 10 (Exceptionally)
Staff/resources/budget - creation, improvement, or execution	Staff/resources/budget - creation, improvement, or execution 1 (Not rewarding)	Staff/resources/budget - creation, improvement, or execution 2	Staff/resources/budget - creation, improvement, or execution 3	Staff/resources/budget - creation, improvement, or execution 4 (Below average)	Staff/resources/budget - creation, improvement, or execution 5	Staff/resources/budget - creation, improvement, or execution 6	Staff/resources/budget - creation, improvement, or execution 7 (Above average)	Staff/resources/budget - creation, improvement, or execution 8	Staff/resources/budget - creation, improvement, or execution 9	Staff/resources/budget - creation, improvement, or execution 10 (Exceptionally)
Recruiting/talent acquisition - creation, improvement, or execution	Recruiting/talent acquisition - creation, improvement, or execution 1 (Not rewarding)	Recruiting/talent acquisition - creation, improvement, or execution 2	Recruiting/talent acquisition - creation, improvement, or execution 3	Recruiting/talent acquisition - creation, improvement, or execution 4 (Below average)	Recruiting/talent acquisition - creation, improvement, or execution 5	Recruiting/talent acquisition - creation, improvement, or execution 6	Recruiting/talent acquisition - creation, improvement, or execution 7 (Above average)	Recruiting/talent acquisition - creation, improvement, or execution 8	Recruiting/talent acquisition - creation, improvement, or execution 9	Recruiting/talent acquisition - creation, improvement, or execution 10 (Exceptionally)

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* 40. If a magic genie could grant you three wishes to improve your role or HR in general, what would they be?

Wish 1

Wish 2

Wish 3

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* 41. If that same genie could provide something to make HR better in general, what would that be?

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* 42. Anything else on your mind as an HR pro?

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