Frequently Asked Questions
Why should my organization participate in the study?
- Gain insights on current human resources best practices and trends across the NCR.
- Receive a complimentary overall report, which summarizes valuable data on the practices of top employers in the NCR.
- Benchmark against the top employers in the National Capital Region.
- Obtain a current snapshot of your employees' engagement level.
- Local and regional exposure and the opportunity to showcase your organization as an employer of choice if you are selected as an Employees’ Choice Award recipient.
- Being an Employees’ Choice Award recipient is a key element in recruiting talent in an organization.
- Participation is absolutely free.
What does participating involve?
Participating in the survey will require your organization to invest some time and resources. Your will need to identify an employee who will act as the Primary Contact for your organization. This person will also be responsible for coordinating the employee opinion survey process within your organization.
Will the survey be available in English and French?
Yes.
If we don't participate this year, can we still get a copy of the report?
No. Only the participating organizations will receive a free report of their individual organizational results. This data is kept strictly confidential.
Can the survey be completed online?
Yes. The survey administration tool is online and allows each organization to set up a unique profile and send out unique links to each of its employees.
Can the survey be completed on paper?
Yes, the fee is $5 per returned survey. Contact TalentMap if you would like to deploy your employee opinion survey on paper.
If you have significant numbers of employees without Internet access, you may want to consider setting up a temporary computer workspace for those employees to complete their survey, provided they have an email account where they can receive the survey link.
If I complete the application form, am I obligated to proceed with participating in the survey?
No. This form simply ensures that you are eligible to participate and that you receive a Participant Toolkit for review.
Is there a minimum size requirement before employers can apply?
Yes. The minimum size requirement is 30 full-time employees located in the National Capital Region.
My organization has less than 30 people and we would like to participate. Why is the minimum 30?
The minimum of 30 people in an organization has been established to provide a statistically valid sample size while retaining the confidentiality of the individuals responding to the survey.
Can we meet with your team to explain our application further?
No. Due to the large quantity of applications received we are unable to meet with organizations on an individual basis. We will contact you if we require further clarification.
