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.
10 mins
What is an Employee diversity survey form?
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.
As and when required
The Employer (you) to the Employee
Great Britain & NI (United Kingdom), Worldwide
What legislation or best practices underpin this template / should I be aware of?
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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.
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Refer to your local employment legislation / labor laws to support the execution of the template. Review the wording for local accuracy.
Employee diversity survey
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 |
| Male | |
| Non-binary | |
| Prefer not to say | |
| What is your age? | Under 18 |
| 18-24 | |
| 25-34 | |
| 35-44 | |
| 45-54 | |
| 55-64 | |
| 65 or older | |
| What is your ethnicity? | White |
| Black or Black British | |
| Asian or Asian British | |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | |
| Other ethnic group | |
| Prefer not to say | |
| Do you consider yourself to have a disability? | Yes |
| No | |
| Prefer not to say |
Employee experience
| How valued do you feel in your current role? | Very valued |
| Somewhat valued | |
| Neutral | |
| Somewhat undervalued | |
| Very undervalued | |
| Have you ever experienced discrimination or harassment in the workplace? | Yes |
| No | |
| Prefer not to say | |
| Have you ever witnessed discrimination or harassment in the workplace? | Yes |
| No | |
| Prefer not to say |
Perspectives on DEI
| How important is it to you that our organisation promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion? | Very important |
| Somewhat important | |
| Neutral | |
| Somewhat unimportant | |
| Very unimportant | |
| Do you feel that our organisation promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion effectively? | Yes |
| No | |
| Unsure | |
| What changes would you like to see in our organisation to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion? | [Open-ended response field] |
Thank you for completing this survey.
Your feedback will help us to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
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