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Yes
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TopicQuestionDate
2540HiringAre you currently looking for a new job?11/16/09
2537Bonus PaymentsHow will your organization's end-of-the-year bonuses compare with those given last year?11/09/09
2534Office PartiesHow will your 2009 holiday party compare with yours in 2008?11/02/09
2530Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)How confident are you that all of your org's exempt employees are classified correctly under FLSA?10/26/09
2526Equal Pay ActsHow often does your org. audit its compnsation plan to ensure fairness and equity in employees’ pay?10/19/09
2520Safety and HealthDoes your organization ban cell-phone use/texting by employees while driving?10/12/09
2517CommunicationHow would you grade your organization's customer service (internal and external)?10/05/09
2514Sick LeaveDo you have policies that encourage ill workers to stay home without fear of any reprisals?09/28/09
2507Compensation AdministrationIn general, how much of a link is there between performance and compensation at your organization?09/15/09
2501Compensation AdministrationHow do you feel about your pay?09/08/09
2498AIDS and DiseaseIs your organization prepared for H1N1 (Swine Flu)?08/31/09
2492Healthcare InsuranceShould the federal government require employers to offer health insurance?08/24/09
2489Healthcare InsuranceWould President Obama's healthcare plan be good for your organization? 08/17/09
2486Equal Pay/Comparable WorthHave you ever suspected that an employer paid you less because of your gender?08/11/09
2483E-mail and InternetDo you use a social-networking site (such as Facebook) for work-related purposes?07/31/09
2479Compensation AdministrationHow much of your revenue will be set aside for employee compensation and benefits this year?07/24/09
2475UnionsWould your organization become unionized if EFCA passes without the card check provision?07/20/09
2466Minimum WageWill your organization have to pay higher wages as a result of the new minimum wage?07/13/09
2463AttendanceHave you seen a change in absenteeism this summer compared with last summer?07/06/09
2458HiringHas your organization had a difficult time retaining high-performing employees this recession?06/26/09
2454Domestic Partner BenefitsShould the gov't offer the same benefits to same-sex partners of employees as it does to spouses?06/22/09
2449Maternity and PregnancyHow much paid maternity leave does your organization offer?06/15/09
2446HiringDoes your organization use E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of newly-hired employees?06/08/09
2443Strategic PlanningHow many jobs at your organization would you describe as difficult to fill?06/01/09
2441Sick LeaveWill a federal paid-sick-leave requirement become law this year?05/26/09
2435Homeworkers/ TelecommutingHow much pay would you give up in order to telecommute?05/18/09
2430Sick LeaveDoes your organization have policies for compensation and absences in the event of a pandemic?05/08/09
2422Retirement Savings/401(k)Has your organization reduced or suspended its 401(k) match in response to the recession?05/04/09
2417PaychecksWhat percentage of your employees is paid by direct deposit?04/24/09
2414Severance PayDo you negotiate severance packages with each employee?04/20/09
2410Personnel/ HR ManagementWhat is the HR-to-staff ratio at your organization?04/13/09
2406SmokingHave the number of employees who smoke at your organization decreased in the past 5 years?04/06/09
2403FMLA (Leave of Absence)Have the new FMLA regs made it easier to handle leave of absence requests/issues?03/30/09
2402Bonus PaymentsDo you support a 90% tax on bonuses to highly paid employees at bailout recipients?03/23/09
2401HR 101Which federal employment-related law gives you the biggest headache?03/12/09
2400Retirement Savings/401(k)How have most employees at your organization reacted to drops in their 401(k) balances?03/09/09
2399HiringHow would you rate your ability to negotiate salary with job candidates?03/03/09
2398LayoffDo you anticipate that your organization will need to conduct layoffs this year?02/23/09
2397COBRA (Health Insurance Continuation)Will more laid-off workers elect COBRA coverage because of the new COBRA subsidy?02/16/09
2396Compensation AdministrationWhat do you think of Obama’s limits on executive pay for firms receiving bailout money?02/09/09
2395Sick LeaveDoes your organization see a spike in absences the day after the Super Bowl?02/02/09
2394BenefitsDid you allow employees to watch the Presidential Inauguration?01/26/09
2393FMLA (Leave of Absence)Have you communicated the recent changes to FMLA to your employees?01/19/09
2392HiringWill Obama’s economic stimulus proposals be successful in creating new jobs?01/12/09
2391FMLA (Leave of Absence)Will your organization be ready on January 16 to comply with the new FMLA regulations?01/05/09
2390Personnel/ HR ManagementWhat 2008 event or news will have the greatest impact on HR in 2009?12/15/08
2389Healthcare BenefitsHow much are your organization's health plan costs set to increase in 2009? 
2388Office PartiesWhat impact has the economy had on your holiday party plans?11/25/08
2387FMLA (Leave of Absence)Will the new FMLA regulations make it easier for your organization to handle FMLA leave?11/18/08
2386Bonus PaymentsHave economic conditions changed your plans for end-of-the-year bonuses? 
2385TrainingHow often do you provide supervisors with training on the topic of harassment?11/04/08
2384Political ActivityDoes your organization allow employees paid time off to vote?10/27/08
2383Political ActivityWhich presidential candidate's policies would have a bigger positive effect on your organization?10/21/08
2382Healthcare InsuranceWhich presidential candidate has a better healthcare plan?10/13/08
2381Political ActivityAre employees expressing their political views more during this election than in 2004?10/07/08
2380ADA (Disabilities)What will be the impact of the changes to the Americans with Disabilities Act on employers?09/29/08
2379TrainingDo you offer financial planning education to your employees?09/19/08
2378Salary DataWho currently has the upper hand when it comes to salary negotiations?09/15/08
2377Sick LeaveShould the federal government require employers to offer paid sick leave?09/09/08
2376StrategyHow often does your organization update employees on financial results?09/02/08
2375Personnel/ HR ManagementWhat/who gives you the most headaches in your HR job?08/26/08
2374PaychecksHow do you feel about your pay?08/18/08
2373Mileage AllowanceWhat, if anything, are you doing to help employees deal with high gas prices?08/11/08
2372Employee AttitudeWhat’s the best part about your job?08/04/08
2371Retirement Savings/401(k)Do you use automatic enrollment for your 401(k) plan?07/28/08
2370WellnessHow effective is your organization’s wellness program? 
2369LayoffDo you anticipate that your organization will need to conduct layoffs this year?02/23/09
2368VacationsHow much vacation time will you be using this summer? 
2367Dress CodesWhat's the most frequent summer fashion faux pas at your workplace? 
2366Minimum WageWill your organization have to pay higher wages as a result of the new federal minimum wage?06/30/08
2365Office PartiesHow would you rate your organization’s summer picnic? 
2364RecruitingDoes your company use Facebook and/or MySpace for recruiting purposes? 
2363EmergenciesWho is responsible for your disaster recovery plan? 
2362CommutingHas an employee left your company because of rising gas prices in the past 12 months?06/02/08
2361Personnel/ HR ManagementDoes your company measure the effectiveness of flexible work arrangements?05/27/08
2360HiringDoes your company use the government's E-Verify employment authorization program? 
2359Personnel/ HR ManagementHow much of your time do 'problem employees' take up? 
2358HiringWill the economic downturn impact your hiring of college graduates this year?04/15/08
2357OvertimeDo you require employees to get approval prior to working overtime?04/08/08
2356HR StrategyDo you believe HR professionals are in high demand?04/01/08
2355Work/LifeHave you ever relocated to another state in hopes of landing a good-paying job?03/25/08
2354Work/LifeWhat is the "hot topic" in your workplace?03/18/08
2353Political ActivityIf elected president, which candidate do you think would be the most employer-friendly?03/04/08
2352FMLA (Leave of Absence)Do you think the proposed FMLA changes are significant?02/19/08
2351TurnoverHow does your voluntary turnover rate compare to your industry average?02/05/08
2350FMLA (Leave of Absence)What’s the most confusing aspect of dealing with FMLA?01/29/08
2349Personnel/ HR AssociationsAre you a member of a professional association, and if so, has it helped your career?01/22/08
2348Wage & Salary DataAt your company, are the highest-paid employees also the happiest?01/15/08
2347HiringDoes your company plan to grow in size in 2008?01/01/08
2346FMLA (Leave of Absence)If FMLA provided leave for employees with a relative on active duty, how would it impact you?12/25/07
2345HolidaysIs Monday, December 24 a paid holiday at your company?12/18/07
2344Severance PayDoes your company have a written severance pay policy?12/11/07
2343Compensation AdministrationWill your average 2008 raise exceed the projected 2.3% cost of living increase?12/04/07
2342Retirement Savings/401(k)What percentage of employees participates in your retirement savings plan?11/27/07
2341Personnel/ HR ManagementHow will the revised Form I-9 impact your job?11/20/07
2340Travel TimeHave rising travel costs curtailed your business travel?11/06/07
2339Wage & Salary DataAre top executives at your company overpaid?10/30/07
2338Healthcare Benefits Do you educate your employees on basic healthcare terms (co-pay, deductible, etc.)? 
2337Retirement Savings/401(k)Do you provide 401(k) investment advice to your employees?10/02/07
2336Work/LifeWas your first job after graduation a great place to launch a career?09/25/07
2335VacationsWould putting a stop to tracking vacation used by employees be a good idea at your company?09/11/07
2334Retention On a scale of 1 to 5, how big a challenge is retention at your company? 
2333Salary DataWill the average income grow faster than inflation in the next 5 years?08/28/07
2332Bonus PaymentsWill you receive a raise higher than 4 percent in 2008?08/21/07
2331HR StrategyDoes your company include sick time in its paid time off program?08/07/07
2330OvertimeWhich of FLSA's overtime exemptions is the most confusing?07/31/07
2329HR MetricsAre you surprised that HR manager is the 36th highest paying occupation?07/24/07
2328FMLA (Leave of Absence)What do you think of Senator Dodd's paid FMLA proposal?07/17/07
2327FMLA (Leave of Absence)Will the federal government publish new FMLA regulations within the next 2 years?07/10/07
2326OvertimeIf you had the choice, would you take compensatory time off or overtime pay?06/19/07
2325AttendanceWhen is absenteeism highest at your company?06/12/07
2324Minimum WageWhat percentage of your workforce will see more pay as a result of the new minimum wage?06/05/07
2323Employee AttitudeWill you resurvey your workforce before submitting your company’s 2007 EEO-1 Report?05/29/07
2322Employee AttitudeWhat's your favorite part about going to conferences for work?05/15/07
2321Salary DataDo you think your pay is fair when compared with the CEO's?05/08/07
2320Equal Pay/Comparable WorthHave you ever suspected that an employer paid you less because of your gender?05/01/07
2319RetentionWhat would be the most effective way to improve retention at your company?04/24/07
2318Executive ExemptionIs your CEO's compensation in line with company performance?04/17/07
2317Sick LeaveWould a paid sick leave requirement have a significant financial impact on your company?04/10/07
2316HR StrategyHow stressful is your job as an HR professional? 
2315GamblingHave you ever participated in a betting pool in the workplace? 
2314HR StrategyIf the Employee Free Choice Act were to become law, would it have a big effect on your company? 
2313Personal LeaveWhat type of paid leave tracking system is better for employers? 
2312FMLA (Leave of Absence)What is your top concern about Senator Dodd’s proposal to grant workers 6 weeks of paid FMLA leave? 
2311Work/LifeDating among co-workers at our company... 
2310Employee AttitudeDo you conduct employee satisfaction surveys? 
2309HiringDo you think that the use of genetic information in employment decisions should be prohibited?  
2308HolidaysDid your company observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a paid holiday? 
2307Maternity and PregnancyHow supportive are you of employees’ pregnancies or caregiving responsibilities? 
2306WellnessHave you implemented a wellness program at your company? If so, when? 
2305HR StrategyWhat was the most significant issue or news story for HR/employers in 2006? 
2304SmokingDo smokers at your company take excessive smoking breaks? 
2303Travel TimeIn 2007, the amount of business travel for our company will likely... 
2302Office PartiesHow would you rate your company's holiday party? 
2301Executive ExemptionDo you periodically review the duties of exempt employees to ensure they are properly classified? 
2300HolidaysWill you be hiring seasonal workers for the holidays? 
2299Political ActivityWhat does a Democrat-controlled Congress mean for employers? 
2298Violence in the WorkplaceWhat steps has your company taken to prevent workplace violence?  
2297ADA (Disabilities)Providing reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities… 
2296Alcohol and DrugsHave your supervisors been trained to recognize the symptoms of substance abuse? 
2295Work/LifeHow many co-workers do you usually give gifts to during the holidays? 
2294Interviewing (Pre-employment Inquiries)In your interviewing experience, how much do job candidates usually know about your company? 
2293Medical TreatmentWill you be helping employees get flu shots this fall? 
2292HiringHave you ever hired someone with a criminal record? 
2291HR StrategySince I became an HR professional, my job… 
2290Electronic MonitoringHow would you describe the level of electronic surveillance at your company? 
2289Laws & RegulationsThe Pension Protection Act, recently signed by President Bush, is... 
2288HiringHow often do you hire interns into full time positions? 
2287Military Service (USERRA)What percentage of your workforce has been on active military duty in the past 12 months? 
2286Maternity and PregnancyWe provide employees who need to express milk and/or breastfeed with… 
2285TrainingDo you provide employee training material in a language other than English?  
2284Work/LifeHow frequently do co-workers hug at your office? 
2283HR StrategyDo you believe women are generally better at HR than men?  
2282Domestic Partner BenefitsDo you offer domestic partner benefits? 
2281SmokingSmoking at my workplace... 
2280Minimum WageDo you believe minimum wage hikes jeopardize jobs? 
2279Work/LifeGossip at my workplace... 
2278Professional DevelopmentHow much “Leadership Development” training is your company planning in the next 12 months? 
2277VacationsDo you use all of your vacation days? 
2276EthicsDo you conduct ethics training? 
2275Hours of WorkDo you offer flexible work arrangements? 
2274Flexible Benefits/ Cafeteria PlansHave you taken steps to provide healthier food options for employees? 
2273HR StrategyHow was your company affected by the May 1 immigration rallies? 
2272RecruitingDo you have an employee referral program? 
2271DiseaseWhat steps have you taken regarding a possible outbreak of Avian flu? 
2270Travel TimeHow are high gas prices impacting your company’s business travel? 
2269HR StrategyWould you recommend the HR profession to a friend?  
2268Safety and HealthHow do you keep your desk clean from germs? 
2267RecruitingIf you found a typo on a résumé, what would you do? 
2266Work/LifeProfanity in my workplace... 
2265Healthcare InsuranceWhat’s your experience been with consumer-driven healthcare plans? 
2264E-mail and InternetDoes your company have a policy on employee blogs? 
2263EthicsDoes your company have a business conduct/ethics code? 
2262Employee AttitudeDoes your company’s productivity drop during the NCAA basketball tournament (March Madness)? 
2261Healthcare BenefitsShould smokers be required to pay higher insurance premiums in order to keep employer costs down? 
2260Work/LifeUse of iPods in my workplace is… 
2259Work/LifeWorkplace dating at my company… 
2258GamblingIs there a Super Bowl pool at your office? 
2257HiringHR reviews the hiring decisions at my company... 
2256Alcohol and DrugsHave you ever confronted an employee you suspected was drinking on the job? 
2255HR StrategyHave you attended a conference or seminar for HR professionals within the past year? 
2254Military Service (USERRA)How prepared are you for the new USERRA regs that become effective January 18? 
2253Employment AgenciesIn 2005, overall employee job satisfaction at our company… 
2252E-mail and InternetAre your employees shopping online during work hours?  
2251Work/LifeWhat's your favorite workplace movie? 
2250Sexual HarassmentOur company conducts sexual harassment training for supervisors… 
2249HiringWhen applicants decline job offers from you company, what is the most-common reason?  
2248HiringWhat percentage of applicants ultimately decline job offers at your company?11/29/05
2247Office PartiesHow would you rate your company's holiday party? 
2246CommutingTelecommuting at our company... 
2245Job PostingWould it be wrong for an employer to require that all jobs include physical activity? 
2244Minimum WageHow would a rise in the federal minimum wage affect your company? 11/08/05
2243HiringForced to hire someone who otherwise wouldn't have gotten the job? What was the reason? 
2242HiringHas top management ever forced you to hire someone who otherwise wouldn't have gotten the job?  
2241HiringWould you give preference to a job applicant who was a hurricane evacuee? (All other factors equal) 
2240HiringWith all other factors being equal, would you give preference to a job applicant who was a hurricane 
2239Travel TimeIs your company cutting back on employee travel? 
2238BenefitsOur 2006 benefits package will... 
2237Mileage AllowanceWhat, if anything, are you doing to help employees deal with high gas prices? 08/11/08
2236Employee AttitudeHas interest in the news surrounding Hurricane Katrina affected productivity at your company? 
2235EmergenciesDoes Katrina have you rethinking your company's emergency policies? 
2234Employee CommunicationsWhat do you think of "no fraternization" rules?  
2233Electronic MonitoringDo you engage in some form of video or audio monitoring of employees?  
2232BenefitsDo your employees get discounts on company products or services? 
2231HiringDoes it matter if applicants don't respond to the "desired salary" question?08/23/05
2230RecruitingBased on the young applicants we've seen in recent years, the quality of high school education has: 
2229UnionsWhat's the level of concern about union organizing at your company? 
2228Work/LifeOur office coffee is... 
2227Safety and HealthWhat's keeping your company from buying a defibrillator? 
2226Mileage AllowanceWhat, if anything, are you doing to help employees deal with high gas prices?08/11/08
2225StrategyDo you have a good understanding of your company's customers? 
2224InternshipsHow much do you know about recruiting and supervising interns? 
2223HiringAre you more likely to hire someone who has sent you a post-interview thank-you note?  
2222HR StrategyDo news stories of identity theft alarm you as an HR professional? 
2221HR StrategyDo employees ever complain to you about a co-worker's perfume or cologne? 
2220EthicsShould the CEO of United Airlines lead by example and give up his extra pension? 
2219HiringHave you ever been influenced by an applicant's weight in deciding whether to hire him or her? 
2218HiringHas someone's weight ever influenced your decision on whether to hire him or her? 
2217Work/LifeIs the average workload at your company bigger than it was a year ago?  
2216FMLA (Leave of Absence)What bothers you most about the Family and Medical Leave Act?05/31/05
2215E-mail and InternetDo you worry about employees posting unflattering things about your company on the Internet? 
2214MoonlightingDo you have a policy on moonlighting? 
2213Military Service (USERRA)Have you complied with the new USERRA notice requirement yet?  
2212PaychecksWhat percent of your employees are paid by direct deposit? 
2211Employee CommunicationsHave you ever had to confront an employee about body odor? 
2210HR StrategyIs your business hampered by employees’ poor command of English? 
2209E-mail and InternetHow much time do employees at your company spend on personal e-mail and instant messaging? 
2208Work/LifeDoes Wal-Mart deserve the bad publicity it gets as an employer?03/29/05
2207Work/LifeDo you allow employees to listen to their own music or the radio while on the job? 
2206Social Security/MedicareWhat would private Social Security accounts mean for HR? 
2205Work/LifeWho's more likely to be punished for a workplace romance, a man or a woman?  
2204SmokingIs it a good idea for employers to force employees to quit smoking? 
2203EmergenciesHow often do you conduct emergency evacuation drills? 
2202HR StrategyWhich of these HR initiatives is hardest to sell to management?  
2201Bonus PaymentsEmployees will react to our planned raises for 2005 with... 
2200EmergenciesWhat, if anything, is your company doing for relief of the tsunami victims? 
2199HR StrategyWhat's your prediction for the top HR news story of 2005? 
2198Office PartiesHow glad are you when co-workers bring holiday goodies into the office?  
2197Employee AttitudeIn 2004, our employee morale has... 
2196HR StrategyHave any employees confided to you that they suffer from ADHD? 
2195Military Service (USERRA)Do you believe your company tries its best to accommodate employees with military obligations?  
2194Healthcare BenefitsShould so-called alternative therapies be part of the typical employee healthcare plan? 
2193HolidaysWill your company be closed on the Friday after Thanksgiving this year?  
2192HolidaysWill your company be closed on the Friday after Thanksgiving this year?  
2191Political ActivityHas debate over the presidential race crept into your workplace? 
2190HolidaysWill your company allow or even encourage employees to wear costumes to work for Halloween?  
2189Healthcare BenefitsWhat do you think of the projection that healthcare costs will rise 11.3 percent in 2005?  
2188Medical TreatmentWill you be providing flu shots to your employees this year? 
2187CommutingWhat percentage of your employees have difficult commutes? 
2186HR StrategyWhat is the HR-to-staff ratio in your company?  
2185AttendanceDoes your attendance policy address inclement weather? 
2184Employee AttitudeWhat percentage of those in your workplace are happy with their jobs?  
2183InternshipsDoes fear of harassment limit your company's use of interns? 
2182OvertimeAre you being deluged with employee questions and concerns about the new overtime-exemption rules? 09/14/04
2181Medical TreatmentAre employees barred from taking certain medications in your workplace?  
2180Office PartiesIs your company hosting an outing for employees this summer? 
2179Laws & RegulationsHow easy is it to obtain information on workplace law from your state government? 
2178Complaints and InvestigationsHow often do you handle complaints about the employee restrooms?  
2177Work/LifeWhat's your next career goal? 
2176Safety and HealthIs the workplace any safer from harassment than it was 10 years ago? 
2175Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)Will your company be in compliance when the new FLSA regs take effect, on Aug. 23? 
2174HR StrategyDo you plan to attend the 2005 SHRM confernce in San Diego? 
2173COBRA (Health Insurance Continuation)Do you use an intranet for employee communications? 
2172Equal Pay/Comparable WorthWould HR be a better-paying field if it was dominated by men?  
2171Work/LifeWhat does your company do to encourage volunteerism? 
2170HolidaysWill your company close on Friday, Monday, or not at all during the July 4 weekend?06/22/04
2169Performance AppraisalWhat's the biggest improvement you'd like to see in your performance evaluation forms? 
2168Performance AppraisalAre you happy with your performance evaluation forms?06/01/04
2167HiringDo you worry about losing good employees if and when hiring improves?05/25/04
2166DiseaseWhat effect are allergies and other springtime respiratory ailments having on your workforce? 
2165Political ActivityAre the Democrats or the Republicans right about the new OT-exemption rules in the FLSA?05/11/04
2164OvertimeWhat’s your first impression of the new overtime rules?05/04/04
2163Time-KeepingIs there pressure at your company to alter employee time cards?04/27/04
2162RetirementOur retirement benefit is:04/20/04
2161TurnoverWhat percentage of your employees will look for new jobs as soon as the economy improves?04/13/04
2160StrategyDoes your company outsource? 
2159Sex DiscriminationHave you ever had to address issues specific to transgendered employees? 
2158Job DescriptionsIf you had to list your tasks in order of difficulty, where would writing job descriptions land?03/23/04
2157RecruitingHow much job advertising will you do this spring and summer? 
2156TrainingI have the most difficulty training our supervisors on... 
2155Domestic Partner BenefitsAs a matter of benefits, how closely are you monitoring the gay marriage controversy? 
2154Background ChecksHow damaging is a bad credit report for applicants at your company?  
2153HR StrategyShould HR.BLR.com continue calling paid customers Xpert Members? 
2152GamblingIn our workplace, Super Bowl betting... 
2151Performance AppraisalAt my company, performance appraisals are... 
2150HR StrategyWhat kind of year will 2004 be in HR? 
2149DiseaseHow much is the flu affecting your workplace? 
2148Healthcare BenefitsWhat do you think of the new health savings accounts? 
2147VacationsAt this time of year, how do you treat last-minute requests for time off? 
2146VacationsShould the U.S. follow Europe's lead and require all employers to provide paid vacation? 
2145Office PartiesHow much will your company spend on its holiday party this year? 
2144Performance AppraisalDoes your company use 360 degree performance reviews for supervisors? 
2143Retirement Savings/401(k)Will the mutual fund scandal make it even harder to encourage 401(k) investment? 
2142Salary DataOur pay confidentiality policy:  
2141HR StrategyHow do you rate your company's productivity? (Refresh screen if options don't appear.) 
2140RetirementHow many of your employees do you envision having a 'comfortable' retirement? 
2139Electronic MonitoringHave you ever found pornography on an employee’s computer? 
2138First AidDo enough of your employees know First Aid and CPR? 
2137Healthcare InsuranceShould employers be required by law to offer health insurance? 
2136Healthcare InsuranceIs your company targeting spouses and other dependants to control health insurance costs? 
2135HiringWhen do you expect hiring at your company to pick up? 
2134Violence in the WorkplaceDo you fear any of the following? 
2133VacationsHow much unused vacation time do you expect your company's employees to have at the end of 2003? 
2132EmergenciesDoes your company have a good plan for dealing with events like last week's blackouts? 
2131VacationsAre employees at your company reluctant to take vacation?  
2130WellnessDoes your company reimburse for physical-fitness expenses like gym memberships? 
2129Compensation AdministrationMy involvement with executive compensation at our company... 
2128HiringRepeated telephone calls from applicants who can't take "no" for answer: 
2127Alcohol and DrugsDo you test current or prospective employees for illegal drug use? 
2126OvertimeMy familiarity with the proposed changes in the overtime rules is... 
2125HR StrategyHow did you get into HR? 
2124InternshipsOur company's use of interns is... 
2123HR StrategyHow many people work in your HR department? 
2122HR StrategyDoes your company employ enough people to function well? 
2121HiringHow important is the cover letter in an application? 
2120Laws & RegulationsThe chance that we'll see a new law allowing comp time instead of paid OT is: 
2119LayoffThe most likely form of job reduction at our company is: 
2118Work/LifeThe food in our vending machines: 
2117Employee CommunicationsThe time we spend in meetings at our company is... 
2116Performance AppraisalAt my company, performance appraisals are: 
2115DiseaseFear of SARS in our workplace is: 
2114E-mailIs offensive "spam" workplace harassment? 
2113Retirement Savings/401(k)Our company’s 401(k) match… 
2112OvertimeThe new job classications in the proposed overtime rules will make my life: 
2111War and TerrorismIn my workplace, disagreement over the war is: 
2110GamblingAt our workplace, NCAA basketball tournament pools are: 
2109War and TerrorismWith war looming, are you limiting employee travel? 
2108HR StrategyWill HRAs be the answer spiraling health care costs? 
2107Moving Expenses/ RelocationDue to the slow economy, our relocation benefits have: 
2106Healthcare InsuranceWhat impact have health-insurance costs had on your hiring? 
2105Healthcare InsuranceWhat impact have health-insurance costs had on your hiring? 
2104HR StrategyEliminating taxes on stock dividends would: 
2103HR StrategyI prefer to receive the HRnext newsletter... 
2102HolidaysHaving holidays on 2 straight Wednesdays… 
2101HolidaysThis holiday week, I expect ee's to be... 
2100E-mailThe time our employees spend on e-mail... 
2099HiringI predict our hiring in 2003 will ... 
2098HiringI predict our hiring in 2003 will ... 
2097Office PartiesMy biggest worry for our holiday party is: 
2096HolidaysBest part of the Thanksgiving weekend: 
2095HR StrategyPressuring employees into workplace giving...  
2094Office PartiesCompared to 2001, our 2002 holiday party:  
2093HR StrategyOur biggest compliance hassles come from: 
2092Health Information Privacy (HIPAA)When it comes to HIPAA’s privacy rules:  
2091Work/LifeWhen it comes to office dating: 
2090Sexual HarassmentSame-sex harassment in the workplace: 
2089Work/LifeWorld and national current events have:  
2088Work/LifeWorld and national current events have:  
2087HR StrategyOur HR dept.'s involvement with lawyers: 
2086HR StrategyOur HR dept.'s involvement with lawyers: 
2085HR StrategyHR information on our company's intranet is:  
2084HR StrategyHR information on our company's intranet is:  
2083HR StrategyHR information on our company's intranet is:  
2082Electronic MonitoringWe block/monitor employees’ Web use: 
2081Electronic MonitoringWe block/monitor employees’ Web use: 
2080RetirementI predict a comfortable retirement for... 
2079RetirementI predict a comfortable retirement for... 
2078SecurityAt our company, ID badges... 
2077SecurityAt our company, ID badges:03/09/04
2076RecruitingAt my company, bilingual applicants... 
2075Health Information Privacy (HIPAA)Complying with the HIPAA privacy rules wil be: 
2074RetirementWhat's the better retirement plan for ee's? 
2073EmergenciesHow will your company observe 9/11's anniversary? 
2072Employee AttitudeAt our company, confidence in upper management... 
2071Tuition AssistanceTuition reimbursement at our company... 
2070Laws & RegulationsThe Senate's corporate reforms would... 
2069Maternity and PregnancyDo you have a nursing station for new mothers? 
2068EthicsI see unethical behavior at my company... 
2067Work/LifeLunches disappear from the company 'fridge ... 
2066Healthcare BenefitsPredictions of a 20% hike in health premiums... 
2065HolidaysWith July 4 falling on Thursday this year, we're.. 
2064RecruitingThe best way to find quality applicants is with... 
2063Violence in the WorkplaceIs domestic violence a workplace issue? 
2062HiringAt our company, electronic resumes... 
2061Termination (with Discharge)The best day for giving an ee bad news is... 
2060Child Care/DaycareChild-care benefits at our company:02/17/04
2059Healthcare BenefitsIf health-care costs keep climbing, we'll likely:02/10/04
2058HiringOur hiring of new college grads this year: 
2057LayoffGiving a layoff notice by voice mail is... 
2056HiringAsking job applicants to list their weaknesses: 
2055HR StrategyWhere I work, management thinks HR is... 
2054Equal Pay/Comparable WorthWomen earn less than men because of: 
2053StrategyIs the recession over? 
2052Work/LifeI take work home...01/13/04
2051Violence in the WorkplaceDo you fear violence from employees? 
2050Violence in the WorkplaceHave you ever feared violence from an employee? 
2049Sexual HarassmentSexual harassment in the workplace... 
2048Age DiscriminationOur company's workforce seems to be getting ... 
2047Employee CommunicationsHave you ever had an office romance?  
2046EthicsWould you hold Noelle Bush's job open for her? 
2045Interviewing (Pre-employment Inquiries)The worst interview sin is: 
2044Sick LeaveMost employees who work while sick:12/30/03
2043ADA (Disabilities)Last week's Supreme Court ruling on ADA ... 
2042HR StrategyThe 2nd-biggest story in HR in 2001 was... 
2041HolidaysWorking the week between holidays is ... 
2040Salary DataWhat size raises can your company expect in 2002?  
2039Retirement Savings/401(k)Employer stock in 401(k)s is ...  
2038PayrollA one-month payroll tax holiday is ... 
2037E-mail and InternetWhere I work, holiday shopping on the Internet ... 
2036HolidaysWhat's your favorite part of Thanksgiving? 
2035HR StrategyThe biggest misconception about HR:  
2034Background ChecksHas your company stepped up background checks? 
2033Bonus PaymentsEnd-of-year/holiday bonuses at our company... 
2032HolidaysWhat will your holiday party be like this year? 
2031EmergenciesHow have Anthrax scares affected your mailroom? 
2030Salary DataWhat size raises can your company expect in 2002? 
2029Bonus PaymentsWhat is the HR to staff ratio in your company? 
2028Military Service (USERRA)What will your company's military leave policy be?12/09/03
2027EmergenciesAfter last week, we realize our company... 
2026SecurityIn light of Tuesday's terrorist attacks... 
2025TurnoverHow secure is your job? 
2024GamblingDoes your company allow betting pools? 
2023UnionsLabor unions' influence on the American workplace  
2022BenefitsIn 2002, our benefits package is likely to ... 
2021VacationsShould Americans get more vacation time?11/18/03
2020Job DescriptionsHow up-to-date are your job descriptions? 
2019CommunicationWorking via cellphone while driving... 
2018VacationsForced vacations/closings to reduce expenses... 
2017Retirement Savings/401(k)How is your company's 401k performing? 
2016Exit InterviewsIn my experience, exit interviews are ... 
2015Health Information Privacy (HIPAA)I think the Patient's Bill of Rights will... 
2014PaychecksDoes your company give pay advances? 
2013Healthcare InsuranceInsurance and prescription contraceptives... 
2012Mileage AllowanceHigh gas prices are... 
2011HiringWe catch people lying on their resumes... 
2010Dress CodesOur policy on body piercings: 
2009Religious DiscriminationJohn Ashcroft's morning prayer meetings are... 
2008Laws & RegulationsWhich regulations give you the biggest headache? 
2007HR StrategyWhat's your company policy on pets in the office? 
2006ReferencesWhat kind of references does your company provide? 
2005Maternity and PregnancyOur company deals with breastfeeding by... 
2004Violence in the WorkplaceHow concerned are you about violence at work? 
2003HR StrategyThe company's in financial trouble. What's better? 
2002Work/LifeWorking parents vs. working non-parents: 
2001Performance AppraisalForced ranking appraisal systems are... 
2000OSHARepealing OSHA's new ergonomics regulations was... 
1999Performance AppraisalFormal employee appraisals should be... 
1998Dress CodesDescribe the dress code at your company... 
1997HiringWhat's the situation at your company? 
1996Work/LifeRadios and music in the office 
1995Political ActivityShould Supreme Court Let Golfer Casey Martin Ride  
1994Political ActivityShould Linda Chavez have resigned? 
1993Political ActivityLinda Chavez as Labor Secretary: 
1992Bonus PaymentsWhat Type of Bonus Works Best? 
1991Office PartiesHoliday Parties and Alcohol Policy 
1990OSHAOSHA's new ergonomics regulation: 
1989Performance AppraisalYour employees' role in performance appraisal: 
1988Political ActivityWhich candidate will make HR's job easier? 
1987Performance AppraisalIf you had to review your boss would you: 
1986Employee AttitudeEmployees attitudes towards cubicles: 
1985HR MetricsWorst job in HR: 
1984HiringWhat is your most effective applicant test? 
1983RecruitingHow much do you pay for employee referrals? 
1982Wage & Salary DataWhat is the lowest pay rate in your organization: 
1981E-mailNumber of Emails you get everyday: 
1980CommunicationCar Phone Usage Policy: 
1979Wage & Salary DataPay Confidentiality Policy: 
1978ADA (Disabilities)Has the ADA Changed Behaviors at Your Company? 
1977Electronic MonitoringMonitoring Employee's Personal Internet Use 
1976RecruitingWhat's your best recruiting method? 
1975OSHAWhat Should be Done with OSHA's Ergonomics Reg? 
1974FMLA (Leave of Absence)DOL allowing Unemployment for Family Leave: 
1973Domestic Partner BenefitsShould Companies Offer Benefits to Gay Partners? 
1972CommutingEmployee Telecommuting... 
1971Termination (with Discharge)Firing an Employee... 
1970StrategyFuture of ERP Software (SAP, Oracle, Peoplesoft).. 
1969TrainingOnline employee training... 
1579Office PartiesWhat impact has the economy had on your holiday party plans?11/25/08
932Work/LifeOur office coffee is...04/25/08
921StrategyDo you have a good understanding of your company's customers?04/18/08
629Office PartiesThis year, spending on our holiday office party will be:04/11/08
623Performance AppraisalDoes your company use 360 degree performance reviews for supervisors?04/04/08
618Retirement Savings/401(k)Will the mutual fund scandal make it still harder to encourage 401(k) investment?03/28/08
614Salary DataOur pay confidentiality policy: 03/21/08
611HR StrategyHow do you rate your company's productivity? 03/14/08
608RetirementHow many of your employees do you envision having a "comfortable" retirement?03/07/08
599Electronic MonitoringHave you ever found pornography on an employee’s computer?02/29/08
593First AidDo enough of your employees know First Aid and CPR?02/22/08
590Healthcare InsuranceShould employers be required by law to offer health insurance?02/15/08
587Healthcare InsuranceIs your company targeting spouses and other dependants to control health insurance costs?02/08/08
584HiringWhen do you expect hiring at your company to pick up?02/01/08
580Violence in the WorkplaceDo you fear any of the following?01/25/08
577VacationsHow much unused vacation time do you expect your company's employees to have at the end of 2003?01/18/08
573EmergenciesDoes your company have a good plan for dealing with events like last week's blackouts?01/11/08
570VacationsAre employees at your company reluctant to take vacation?01/04/08
566WellnessDoes your company reimburse for physical-fitness expenses like gym memberships?12/28/07
563Compensation AdministrationDoes your company's HR department administer executive compensation?12/21/07
559HiringRepeated telephone calls from applicants who can't take "no" for answer:12/14/07
556Alcohol and DrugsDo you test current or prospective employees for illegal drug use?12/07/07
553OvertimeMy familiarity with the proposed changes in the overtime rules is...11/30/07
550HR StrategyHow did you get into HR?11/23/07
547InternshipsOur company's use of interns is:11/16/07
543HR StrategyHow many people work in your HR department?11/09/07
540HR StrategyDoes your company employ enough people to function well?11/02/07
536HiringHow important is the cover letter in an application?10/26/07
533Laws & RegulationsThe chance that we'll see a new law allowing comp time instead of paid OT10/19/07
530LayoffThe most likely form of job reduction at our company is:10/12/07
527Work/LifeThe food in our vending machines:10/05/07
524Employee CommunicationsThe time we spend in meetings at our company is...09/28/07
521Performance AppraisalAt my company, performance appraisals are:09/21/07
515DiseaseFear of SARS in our workplace is:09/14/07
512E-mailIs offensive "spam" workplace harassment?09/07/07
505Retirement Savings/401(k)Our company’s 401(k) match…08/31/07
502Exempt PersonnelThe new exemption definitions in the proposed overtime rules will make my life:08/24/07
497War and TerrorismIn my workplace, disagreement over the war is:08/17/07
494GamblingAt our workplace, NCAA Basketball Tournament pools are…08/10/07
488War and TerrorismWith war looming, are you limiting employee travel?08/03/07
485Healthcare BenefitsWill HRAs be the answer to spiraling health care costs?07/27/07
481Moving Expenses/ RelocationDue to the slow economy, our relocation benefits have:07/20/07
477Healthcare InsuranceWhat impact have health-insurance costs had on your hiring?07/13/07
474Work/LifeEmployees giving Valentines to each other:07/06/07
472Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)The FLSA rules for determining OT exemptions…06/29/07
470Civil RightsBush’s approach to race-based preferences will result in…06/22/07
465BenefitsEnding the taxation of dividends will…06/15/07
464HR StrategyI prefer to receive the BLR’s HR e-Lert newsletter...06/08/07
462HolidaysHaving holidays on 2 straight Wednesdays…06/01/07
460E-mailThe time our employees spend on e-mail...05/25/07
458HiringI predict our hiring in 2003 will ...05/18/07
456Office PartiesMy biggest worry for our holiday party is:05/11/07
453EthicsPressuring co-workers to make charitable donations:05/04/07
450HolidaysCompared to last year, our 2002 holiday party:04/27/07
448HR StrategyOur biggest compliance hassles come from:04/20/07
445Health Information Privacy (HIPAA)When it comes to HIPAA’s privacy rules:04/13/07
443Work/LifeWhen it comes to office dating:04/06/07
441Sexual HarassmentSame-sex harassment in the workplace:03/30/07
439Work/LifeWorld and national current events have:03/23/07
435HR StrategyOur HR department's involvement with lawyers:03/16/07
434HR StrategyHR information on our company's intranet is:03/09/07
430Electronic MonitoringWe block/monitor employees’ WEB use:03/02/07
426RetirementI predict a comfortable retirement for...02/23/07
417SecurityAt our company, ID badges:03/09/04
411RecruitingAt my company, bilingual applicants...02/09/07
408Health Information Privacy (HIPAA)Complying with the HIPAA privacy rules wil be:02/02/07
402Employee AttitudeWhat's the better retirement plan for employees?03/02/04
398EmergenciesHow is your company planning to observe the anniversary of 9/11?01/19/07
396Employee AttitudeAt our company, confidence in upper management...01/12/07
394Laws & RegulationsIf enacted, corporate reforms pending in Congress...01/05/07
391Tuition AssistanceTuition reimbursement at our company...12/29/06
387Maternity and PregnancyDo you have a nursing station for new mothers?12/22/06
386HiringI see unethical behavior at my company...12/15/06
383Work/LifeLunches disappear from the company 'fridge ...12/08/06
379HolidaysPolls predicting a 20% hike in health-insurance in 2003...02/24/04
373HolidaysWith July 4 falling on Thursday this year, we're...11/24/06
372RecruitingThe best way to find quality applicants is through...11/17/06
366Violence in the WorkplaceIs domestic violence a workplace issue?11/10/06
363HiringAt our company, electronic resumes...11/03/06
358Termination (with Discharge)What is the best day of the week to give employees bad news?10/27/06
355Child Care/DaycareChild-care benefits at our company:02/17/04
350Healthcare BenefitsIf health-care costs keep climbing, we'll likely:02/10/04
345HiringOur hiring of new college grads this year:10/06/06
338LayoffGiving a layoff notice by voice mail is ...02/03/04
336HiringAsking job applicants to list their weaknesses:09/22/06
331HR StrategyWhere I work, management thinks HR is ...01/27/04
329Equal Pay/Comparable WorthWomen earn less than men because of:09/08/06
326Work/LifeIs the economic recession over?01/20/04
322Work/LifeI take work home...01/13/04
318Violence in the WorkplaceDo you fear violence from employees?08/18/06
313Sexual HarassmentSexual harassment in the workplace ...08/11/06
311Age DiscriminationOur company's workforce seems to be getting ...08/04/06
308Employee CommunicationsHave you ever had an office romance?07/28/06
304EthicsWould you hold Noelle Bush's job open for her?07/21/06
302Interviewing (Pre-employment Inquiries)The worst interview sin is:07/14/06
301Interviewing (Pre-employment Inquiries)The worst interview sin is:07/07/06
297Sick LeaveMost employees who work while sick:12/30/03
294ADA (Disabilities)Last week's Supreme Court ruling on ADA ...06/23/06
290HR StrategyAside from 9-11, what was the biggest issue affecting HR in 2001?06/16/06
288HolidaysWorking the week between holidays is ...06/09/06
286Salary DataWhat size raises can your company expect in 2002?06/02/06
284Retirement Savings/401(k)Employer stock in 401(k)s ...05/26/06
280PayrollA 1-month payroll tax holiday is:05/19/06
276E-mail and InternetWhere I work, holiday shopping via the Internet ...12/23/03
275HolidaysWhat's your favorite part of Thanksgiving?05/05/06
272HR StrategyThe biggest misconception about HR is:04/28/06
270Background ChecksHas your company stepped up background checks since 9/11?04/21/06
264HolidaysWhat will your holiday party be like this year?04/14/06
263EmergenciesHow are the Anthrax scares affecting your mailroom?04/07/06
259Travel TimeWhat’s your company’s air travel policy during the war on terrorism?03/31/06
255Salary DataWhat size raises can employees at your company expect in 2002?03/24/06
253HR StrategyHow is the HR to staff ratio in your company?03/17/06
248Military Service (USERRA)What will your company's military leave policy be?12/09/03
244EmergenciesIn the wake of terrorist attacks Sept. 11, we realize our company…12/02/03
239TurnoverHow secure is your job?02/24/06
238GamblingDoes your company allow sports betting pools?02/17/06
236UnionsLabor unions' influence on the American workplace is ...02/10/06
233Healthcare BenefitsAre complex multi-tiered drug plans worth implementing?02/03/06
229VacationsShould Americans get more vacation time?11/18/03
226Job DescriptionsHow up to date are your job descriptions?01/20/06
220CommunicationWorking via cellphone while driving... 01/13/06
218VacationsForced vacations/closings to reduce expenses...01/06/06
216Retirement Savings/401(k)Since the stock market began falling, our employees’ 401(k) accounts have been:12/30/05
207Health Information Privacy (HIPAA)I think that Congress will pass a Patient's Bill of Rights that will...12/23/05
202PaychecksDoes your company give pay advances?12/16/05
198Healthcare InsuranceInsurance and precription contraceptives ….12/09/05
194HiringWe catch people lying on their resumes...12/02/05
189Dress CodesOur policy on visible body piercings:11/25/05
181Retirement Savings/401(k)Does your 401(k) plan provide for automatic enrollment?11/18/05
179BenefitsDoes your company have an employee assistance program (EAP)?11/11/05
175BenefitsWhat’s your company policy on pets in the office?11/04/05
174HiringDo you inform rejected job applicants of your decision?10/28/05
169BenefitsHas your company begun updating benefit plan SPDs to meet new content requirements?10/21/05
165BenefitsDo you give employees time off to run errands that can only be performed during business hours?10/14/05
159Termination (with Discharge)Does your company have a termination policy for disabled employees?10/07/05
156BenefitsDoes your company assist employees in any way with elder care?09/30/05
149HiringHow much does your company pay employees who refer new hires?09/23/05
143OSHAAfter Congress has repealed the OSHA Ergonomics standard, what do you think will happen next?09/16/05
142DisciplineDoes your company have a progressive discipline program to warn employees before termination?09/09/05
136BenefitsHow many hours must an employee at your organization work to be eligible for full benefits?09/02/05
133HiringHow has the economic slow down affected your company’s hiring program?08/26/05
123CommutingWhat is the greatest drawback to telecommuting?08/19/05
121Religious DiscriminationHave you ever received a request for prayer time?08/12/05
114HR StrategyThe Internet has made my HR job:08/05/05
109Domestic Partner BenefitsDo you offer domestic partner benefits?07/29/05
93Termination (with Discharge)Do you have a witness present when you terminate someone?07/22/05
80HolidaysIs your company having a holiday party this year?07/15/05
77Electronic MonitoringDoes your written company policy include a section on electronic monitoring?07/08/05
70RecruitingDoes your company use the Internet for recruiting or advertising for applicants?07/01/05
66UnionsIs your company unionized?06/24/05
63Dress CodesHow would you describe your organization's dress code?06/17/05
61BenefitsWhat benefit do you think would attract the most applicants?06/10/05
42Performance AppraisalWhen do you give performance appraisals?06/03/05
38HiringWould you rehire an employee who had quit?05/27/05
36CommutingWhat percentage of your employees telecommute?05/20/05
19Wage & Salary DataWhat is the lowest pay rate in your organization:05/13/05
18E-mailNumber of Emails you get everyday:05/06/05
17CommunicationCar Phone Usage Policy:04/29/05
16Wage & Salary DataPay Confidentiality Policy:04/22/05
15ADA (Disabilities)Has the ADA Changed Behaviors at Your Company?04/15/05
14Electronic MonitoringMonitoring Employee's Personal Internet Use04/08/05
13RecruitingWhat's your best recruiting method?04/01/05
12OSHAWhat Should be Done with OSHA's Ergonomics Reg?03/25/05
10Leave of Absence (FMLA)DOL allowing Unemployment for Family Leave:03/18/05
8Domestic Partner BenefitsShould Companies Offer Benefits to Gay Partners?03/11/05
5CommutingEmployee Telecommuting...03/04/05
4Termination (with Discharge)Firing an Employee...02/25/05
3StrategyFuture of ERP Software (SAP, Oracle, Peoplesoft)..02/18/05
1TrainingOnline employee training...02/11/05