Civil Service Employee Engagement Survey (CSEES)

The Civil Service Employee Engagement Survey (CSEES) is being implemented under Action 25 of the Civil Service Renewal Plan. The CSEES is designed to let you have your say in relation to your job, your manager and the leadership of your organisation.  The purpose of the CSEES is to measure and evaluate leadership, engagement, performance and operation across the Civil Service. The results of the CSEES will also help to inform strategic management decisions and delivery of the Renewal Plan.

The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform and the Civil Service Management Board(CSMB), which includes all Heads of Government Departments and major Offices, has tasked the Central Statistics Office (CSO) with administering the survey and processing the results.

The CSEES will be available for a period of two weeks from the 7^th to the 18^th of September. Access to the survey will be provided via a unique link emailed to all Civil Servants. A link to the Data Guide which sets out the terms of reference for the employee and survey data collected in relation to the CSEES is provided here : CSEES data guide (PDF 350KB)

 For further information see the Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)  below  

What is the CSEES?

The Civil Service Employee Engagement Survey (CSEES) is designed to let you have your say in relation to your job, your organisation as an employer and other work related matters.

What is the purpose of the survey?

The CSEES is part of Action 25 of the Civil Service Renewal Plan. The purpose of the CSEES is to measure and evaluate leadership, engagement, performance and operation across the Civil Service. The results of the CSEES will also help to inform strategic management decisions and delivery of the Renewal Plan.

Who is conducting the CSEES?

The Civil Service Management Board (CSMB) has tasked the Central Statistics Office (CSO) with administering the survey and processing the results as part of Action 25 in the Civil Service Renewal Plan.

When will the survey be carried out in 2015?

The survey will be carried out for a period of two weeks from the 7th to the 18^th of September.

Who will be taking part in the survey?

All active Civil Servants will be given the opportunity to take part in the survey.

How do I take part in the survey?

Each Civil Servant will be able to take part in the survey by completing an online questionnaire; access will be provided via a unique email link. In a limited number of cases the questionnaire will be made available in hardcopy to complete and return to the CSO.

How long does the survey take to complete?

The survey takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. 

Is it compulsory to take part?

No, it is not compulsory to take part but participation is encouraged so that you have the opportunity to provide your views on important issues that relate to your role in the Civil Service.

Do I have to fill out the survey in one session?

No you do not have to fill out the survey in one session. Your responses are automatically saved as you progress through the survey. You can return to complete the survey at a later time using the same email link.

Will it be possible to link my answers back to me?

All individual information obtained by the CSO is treated as strictly confidential. This survey is designed so that information cannot be traced back to you. The survey system will automatically remove any identifying information such as email or IP address before saving your response.

What type of questions will I have to answer?

The survey contains questions relating to your job, your organisation as an employer and other work related matters. The majority of questions capture your opinion on work matters by presenting you with key statements and asking you to select how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement.  For example see the question below on Commitment:

How far do you agree or disagree with each statement?   (Please select one option for each statement)

What will be done with the information that is collected?

Your responses to the survey will be analysed by the CSO. We will then report on the results for each Department or agency. It will be the responsibility of each individual Department or agency to act on the findings in the report. The survey will be run annually to monitor progress towards improving employee engagement.  

How often will I have to complete the CSEES?

The CSEES will be run each year across the Civil Service.

If you have any difficulties accessing or completing the survey please email your query to ees@cso.ie

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