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The National Employee Survey (The NES)

The NES helps you get a clear and accurate picture of the workplace and employee climate.

The National Employee Survey® (The NES®) from Polco is an advanced tool designed to help organizations measure employee satisfaction, engagement, and organizational effectiveness. Whether you’re a public sector agency or a private organization, The NES provides data-driven insights that allow you to strengthen your workforce, boost productivity, and foster a positive work culture. Backed by scientific rigor and easy-to-interpret results, The NES enables you to make smarter decisions that directly impact your employees’ experience.

What is The NES?

The National Employee Survey (The NES) is a scientifically designed survey that captures the views and experiences of public sector employees. The NES measures employee satisfaction across various factors such as job satisfaction, workplace culture, leadership effectiveness, and opportunities for professional development.

By collecting statistically valid, representative feedback, The NES helps local governments understand the needs of their workforce, track improvements over time, and benchmark their results against other government organizations. This makes it easier for leaders to implement initiatives that improve both employee morale and organizational effectiveness.

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Key features of The NES

Elevate workplace satisfaction and performance

Scientifically valid employee feedback

Comprehensive Data Collection: The NES uses rigorous methodology to collect feedback from employees, ensuring that the survey results accurately represent the broader workforce. The questions cover multiple aspects of the employee experience, from job satisfaction to leadership perceptions.

Reliable, Actionable Data: By gathering statistically valid feedback, local governments can trust that the insights reflect the true experiences of employees, providing a strong foundation for making informed, targeted improvements.

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Benchmarking against other organizations

National Comparison Data: Compare your organization’s results to a national database of public sector employees. Benchmarking helps identify how your organization fares in areas such as workplace satisfaction and leadership effectiveness relative to others in the field.

Year-Over-Year Tracking: Conducting The NES regularly allows public organizations to monitor employee satisfaction over time, tracking the impact of initiatives and identifying emerging trends or challenges.

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Customizable survey questions

Tailored to Organizational Needs: The NES includes core questions on important topics such as workplace culture, leadership, and job satisfaction, but also allows for custom questions to address unique organizational issues or goals.

Deep Dive into Key Areas: Organizations can focus on specific aspects of the employee experience, such as career development opportunities or work-life balance, enabling leaders to collect detailed feedback where it’s most needed.

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Easy-to-understand reporting

Clear, Visual Insights: The NES delivers results in clear, visual reports that make it easy for decision-makers to understand employee feedback. Dashboards and charts highlight key findings, making it simple to identify priorities for improvement.

Expert Recommendations: Each report includes actionable recommendations from the National Research Center, helping leaders translate survey results into strategies that enhance employee engagement and satisfaction.

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Flexible delivery options

Reach Employees Where They Are: The NES can be administered through various channels, including online, paper invites, and targeted outreach channels, ensuring that every employee has the opportunity to participate.

Mobile-Optimized: Employees can complete the survey on their mobile devices, making participation more convenient and increasing response rates.

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Understand your employees better

Use The National Employee Survey to collect valuable feedback and make decisions that improve workplace satisfaction, engagement, and productivity.

Benefits of using The NES

Build a stronger, more engaged workforce

Improve employee satisfaction

Collect data that reveals what your employees value most about their jobs and where improvements are needed, allowing you to address key concerns and create a more satisfying workplace.

Track progress over time

Conduct The NES regularly to track changes in employee satisfaction, measure the impact of your initiatives, and ensure your organization is continually improving.

Make data-driven workforce decisions

The NES provides reliable data that helps local government leaders make decisions that are aligned with employee needs, ultimately enhancing both employee well-being and organizational performance.

Increase retention and morale

By acting on the feedback from The NES, you can implement changes that boost employee engagement and morale, helping you retain top talent and reduce turnover.

Foster a positive workplace culture

With insights into workplace culture, leadership effectiveness, and employee sentiment, you can cultivate a culture that supports productivity, collaboration, and job satisfaction.

Why you need The NES

A strong and satisfied workforce is the backbone of any successful public organization. The National Employee Survey (The NES) provides you with the data you need to understand the needs, concerns, and priorities of your employees. By gathering statistically valid feedback on critical areas such as workplace culture, job satisfaction, and leadership, The NES enables local governments to make informed decisions that support a healthier, more engaged workforce.

Benchmarking your results against other public organizations gives you a clear view of where you stand and where improvements are needed. With regular use of The NES, you can track progress over time, implement targeted initiatives, and ultimately create a more positive, productive workplace. Whether you’re looking to improve retention, boost morale, or address specific workforce challenges, The NES equips you with the insights needed to foster a thriving, satisfied team.

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Build a stronger workforce

Leverage data from The National Employee Survey to create a positive work environment that supports employee growth, satisfaction, and retention.