Saturday, November 19, 2011

My employer is requiring everyone to take a "behavior survey". I am a supervisor...?

I am uncomfortable with this survey, which looks like a personality test to me. Many of the questions are non work related such as..."How do you handle conflicts with a family member?" and "Are you happy with your current friendships?" The people I supervise, for the most part are not really objecting, but one woman is refusing to take the test , survey or whatever you want to call it. Management is pressing everyone to take it. there is no way to skip over in the personal questions, it is computerized.This is being given to existing employees, and being described as "something that will help you advance to the right position in the company, it will not hurt anyone" After the test, everyone will sit with the manager and the rep from the comapny to discuss the results. I answered with what I thought would be the "right" answers. I will NOT go into the BS I deal with at home with my boss and the rep from the company who distribute the test. I know this survey will not help everybody

My employer is requiring everyone to take a "behavior survey". I am a supervisor...?
Approach it positively. Some managers are more secure getting input on their subordinates using a tool like this. It will not be a problem for you if you approach it honestly and positively.
Reply:Legally they can't force you to participate in a survey, however, remember that there is a file on you at the company with all the good bad and the ugly, and when it comes time for a promotion or increase, they will be reading into your file. Taking a stand can sometimes also show leadership, and very rare is compensated as such. Good luck





RL
Reply:Don't answer guest ions are non work related!! Management need respect your private life, Your guest in need to be send an human service, let them to duet his job.
Reply:I work for the Post Office. Once a year I am handed a survey and given overtime to fill it out.


I have refused every year.


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