Soka University of America
PA-12: Assessing Employee Satisfaction

We use the Workplace Dynamics Survey system which is sent to all employees. Workplace measures the various aspects of a workplace that have the biggest impact on employee engagement. Alignment Direction – I believe Soka University is going in the right direction Values and Ethics – Soka University operates by strong values and ethics Execution Communication up – Senior managers understand what is really happening at Soka University Inter-departmental Cooperation – There is good inter-departmental cooperation at Soka University Execution – At Soka University, we do things efficiently and well Ideas – New ideas are encouraged at Soka University Connection Appreciation – I feel genuinely appreciated at Soka University Meaningfulness – My job makes me feel like I am part of something meaningful Potential – Soka University enables me to work at my full potential Communication down – I feel well-informed about important decisions at Soka University My Work Expectations – This job has met or exceeded the expectations I had when I started Formal Training – I get the formal training I want for my career Negativity – There is not a lot of negativity at my workplace Social Responsibility – My employer is socially responsible in the community Work/life flexibility – I have the flexibility I need to balance my work and personal life Sustainability – My company makes a sustainable effort to be water-wise and conservation-minded My Manager Concerns – My manager cares about my concerns Helpfulness – My manager makes it easier to do my job well Development – My manager helps me learn and grow My Pay & Benefits Pay – My pay is fair for the work I do Benefits – My benefits package is good compared to others in this industry Engagement measures the outcome you want... employees who are highly committed to your organization. Referral – I would highly recommend working at Soka University to others Motivation – Soka University motivates me to give my very best at work Loyalty – I have not considered searching for a better job in the past month http://www.workplacedynamics.com/the_survey/

Results are discussed among Senior Management. Suggestions are reviewed and implemented where appropriate. Changes necessary are discussed with the respective areas.