Employee Survey 2020

On December 19, 2019 an Employee Survey was conducted. Of the 83 full-time employees 65 responded to the Survey. The results are below followed by a summary of the responses.

Employees were asked:  “To rate the communications within the City and suggest some ways we can improve?”

Communications Concerns:

• Need better transparency from Administration to Employees.
• Not feeling part of a Team
• Limited ways to express employee concerns
• Need to improve interaction from Manager to Employees.

Communications Ideas:

• Employee Newsletter
• Staff Meetings
• Cross training from Departments that interact.

Employees were asked: “Are you satisfied with the tools and technologies provided to your department and if not, what would you suggest?”

Tool & Tech Concerns:

• Not every employee has access to a computer or email
• Limited Budget for needed tool purchase
• Need Better Safety Training

Tool & Tech Ideas:

• Sharing of Resources
• Equipment & Vehicle Maintenance policy across all departments
• Job Related software

Employees were asked: “Do you feel valued for the work you do and what are some ways we can improve?”

Feeling Valued Concerns:

• Merit Raises & Insurance Cost
• Employee Morale
• Need Better Safety Training

Feeling Valued Ideas:

• Employee Appreciation Day
• More employee fun events