Employee diversity survey form template
Our Employee Diversity Survey form helps foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, gathering valuable insights to drive positive change.
- 2 pages / 455 words
- Instantly download as Word / PDF / plain text
- Suitable for worldwide use (but check local legislation)
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Employee diversity survey form
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. The purpose of this survey is to gather information about our workforce demographics, employee experiences, and perspectives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.
Your feedback is important to us and will help us to develop and implement strategies to promote a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Instructions: Please answer the following questions as honestly and accurately as possible. All responses will be kept confidential and anonymous.
Demographics
| What is your gender? | Male |
| Female | |
| Non-binary | |
| Prefer not to say | |
| What is your age? | Under 18 |
| 18-24 | |
| 25-34 | |
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An Employee Diversity Survey is a questionnaire designed to gather information about an organisation's workforce demographics, employee experiences, and perspectives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. The purpose of the survey is to assess the level of diversity within the organisation, identify any barriers or challenges that may prevent the organisation from being more diverse and inclusive, and develop strategies to promote a more diverse and inclusive workplace.
The survey may include questions related to the employee's gender, age, ethnicity, disability status, and other demographic factors. It may also include questions related to the employee's experiences in the workplace, such as whether they have experienced discrimination or harassment, and questions related to their perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the organisation.
The results of the Employee Diversity Survey can be used to develop and implement strategies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. For example, if the survey reveals that employees from certain demographic groups feel undervalued or face barriers to advancement, the organization can develop targeted initiatives to address these issues and promote a more inclusive workplace culture.
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Compliance
Compliance
This Employee diversity survey form template incorporates relevant UK laws and HR standards, including those listed below:
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The Equality Act 2010: This act protects individuals from discrimination based on their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
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The Data Protection Act 2018: This act regulates the use of personal data, including employee data, and requires employers to obtain employees' consent for the collection, use, and storage of their personal data.
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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): This regulation applies to the processing of personal data within the European Union (EU) and requires employers to ensure that employees' personal data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently.
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The Employment Rights Act 1996: This act sets out employees' rights in relation to their employment, including their right to be free from discrimination and their right to work in a safe and healthy environment.
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The Public Sector Equality Duty: This duty requires public sector employers to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity, and foster good relations between people from different groups.
When implementing an employee diversity survey, employers should ensure that they comply with these legislations and obtain employees' consent for the collection, use, and storage of their personal data. Employers should also ensure that the survey is designed in a way that protects employees' anonymity and confidentiality and that the results are used to develop and implement strategies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I use this template in my small business?
Yes. The Employee diversity survey form template is designed to be flexible and suitable for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses and charities. It follows UK employment law best practice, so even if you don't have an in-house HR team, you can confidently apply it.
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Is this template compliant with 2025 UK employment law?
Absolutely. Like the Employee diversity survey form template, all of our templates are drafted with the latest ACAS guidance and UK employment legislation in mind. We review and update them regularly, so you can be confident they remain compliant.
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Can I customise this template for my organisation?
Yes, in the Employee diversity survey form template, as with all of our templates, we highlight the areas that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.
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Do I get instant access to the template?
Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download the Employee diversity survey form template instantly. Templates are provided in editable Word or Excel format so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.
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What if I need more help, not just this template?
If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include the Employee diversity survey form template along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need a complete HR library.
