Gallup Survey to Assess Employee Engagement

Employee engagement improves workplace culture, reduces turnover, increases productivity, and prioritizes well-being. This month, Georgia Tech will evaluate its employee engagement with a Gallup survey. 

The survey will be administered to all employees and will provide insights into key elements that drive employee engagement, such as clarity of expectations, opportunities for growth, and recognition of good work. The Gallup Q12 Employee Engagement Survey will provide benchmarking data to allow for comparison with other higher education institutions, identify strengths, and pinpoint areas for improvement. 

“Feedback from faculty and staff is crucial in helping to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and motivated,” said President Ángel Cabrera. 

The survey will be administered Sept. 24 through Oct. 8 via email invite from Gallup to all faculty and staff and will take no more than 10 minutes to complete. Employees will be asked their opinions on areas related to workplace satisfaction, belonging, and communication. All responses will remain confidential. 

Georgia Tech leadership will use the aggregate data to develop action plans for building a more engaging, welcoming environment and sense of belonging. This year’s survey will create a baseline set of data to be used for comparison in future years to measure new strategies and initiatives. 

“It is one of our highest priorities to make Georgia Tech an outstanding place for our faculty and staff — our greatest asset — to work,” Cabrera said. “Your voice matters in that regard, and we will rely on your feedback to help us become a stronger Institute.” 

High-level results from the survey will be shared with senior leadership between November and December. The aggregated, group/unit-level results will be shared with people leaders (with at least four direct reports) across campus beginning in January 2025 via the Gallup Access online platform.