Element Three
Conduct a Situational Assessment

Learning Content

Tips for Successful Survey Implementation

First, double check the following:

• Management is supportive of the survey
• Policies are in place for handling any sensitive issues that might arise
• Instructions are clear and the format is consistent
• Participation in the survey is voluntary
• The tool(s) is easy to implement
• Time required is reasonable
• Timing is appropriate; there are not too many other surveys or deadlines, etc. occurring at the same time.
• Respondents will have access to the survey
• The survey is appropriate for the audiences' reading and/or literacy levels
• The tool(s) meet the objectives
• Cost and time are considered from various perspectives

When you look to implement your survey, if you are taking a comprehensive approach:

• Within the survey, acknowledge all three categories of CWHP, even if you are not assessing all three.
• Decide on the report format and audience before distribution of the survey.
• Tell recipients about the tool at least two times before distributing it.
• Clearly communicate the full process upfront.
• Follow-up according to the process to which you committed. This means meeting your goals on how and when you will report back to respondents.
• Train the healthy workplace committee so they are skilled in playing whatever role they have with regards to interpretation of the data.

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