Wellbeing survey

[BreakingTheCycles]

My workplace has c. 60 staff. We've been emailed a staff wellbeing survey. Doesn't ask for our name but I'm sure they can track it.

It asks how they can improve staff wellbeing. I can't write "deal with the office bully" can I? Myself and other staff have tried to raise the issue of the bully directly but been shut down.

It depends. As I’ve got older, the fucks I give are less. My response to surveys now are, if they ask, I’ll give them an honest answer (don’t catastrophise) . I’m never rude and happy to give (non identifying) examples.

The possibility of tracking me down exists, I suppose, but 🤷‍♂️

if on the other hand, you’d expect recriminations if an honest response is provided - just “smile and wave”.

I used to lie on staff surveys when it was anonymous but wanted your gender and age group! So I put myself as male and 10 years older but now I am honest and don't care at all.
If it's microsoft forms and it doesn't ask for your name then they can't track you down.
Please put about the bully as its a good way of informing them if they aren't aware. Hopefully others will mention bully too.

I've always been honest. Otherwise, there's no point to it.

Agree with PPs, the survey has been sent for a reason so it is importance to give honest feedback. Additionally of this is a real issue you should raise it personally to a manager or HR.

Yes. Get everyone you can to fill it in and say there is bullying.

If you're worried you will be identified as your role model/ part time status (for example) are v rare in your firm, then just amend answer to full time. The bully is still bullying. Better to feel confident enough to raise it than not fill in the form. And if you've got others who feel the same, all fill it in as they are much more likely to act on multiple responses.

Often these things get sent round when they already know that there's an issue.