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Home My WebLink AboutEE Survey Results PresentationTruckee Donner Public Utility District Employee Survey Results Presentation February 2022 Opinion Research on Elections and Public Policy PROBOLSKY RESEARCH 23 Corporate Plaza Suite 150 Newport Beach CA 92660 Newport Beach (949) 855-6400 Washington DC (202) 559-0270 San Francisco (415) 870-8150 Truckee Donner Public Utility District –Employee Survey Survey Methodology* *Due to rounding, totals shown on charts may not add up to 100% Survey Details Mode Online (email) Language English and Spanish Length 7 minutes (online) Target Respondents Truckee Donner Public Utility District employees Survey Fielding January 18 –February 8, 2022 Survey Participants 55 (80% participation) The employee database was secured from the Truckee Donner Public Utility District. Sample Interviews were conducted online,and participants were invited by email. Respondents chose their preferred language,English (100%). The online survey was accessible by computer,tablet,and smart phone. Security measures precluded individuals from completing the survey more than once. Data Collection Explained Probolsky Research in a Latina-and woman-owned market and opinion research firm with corporate, election, government, and non-profit clients. 1 2 87% agree they are satisfied with their current job at TDPUD Question 1: Agree or disagree: I am satisfied with my current job at the Truckee Donner Public Utility District.And would you say that you strongly or somewhat (agree/disagree)? 87.3% 12.7% Agree Disagree 5 86% agree they are part of something meaningful at TDPUD Question 2: Agree or disagree: I am part of something meaningful at the Truckee Donner Public Utility District.And would you say that you strongly or somewhat (agree/disagree)? 85.5% 12.7% 1.8% Agree Disagree Unsure 8 76% agree they feel valued as an employee at TDPUD Question 3: Agree or disagree: I feel valued as an employee.And would you say that you strongly or somewhat (agree/disagree)? 76.4% 23.6% Agree Disagree 11 73% agree they feel appreciated for the work they do Question 4: Agree or disagree: I feel appreciated for the work I do.And would you say that you strongly or somewhat (agree/disagree)? 72.7% 27.3% Agree Disagree 13 53% agree they feel like they know where we are going as an organization with TDPUD Question 5: Agree or disagree: I feel like I know where we are going as an organization, how we will get there, and the part I can play in making it happen.And would you say that you strongly or somewhat (agree/disagree)? 52.7% 40.0% 7.3% Agree Disagree Unsure 16 86% agree they feel that they have job security with TDPUD Question 6: Agree or disagree: I feel that I have job security.And would you say that you strongly or somewhat (agree/disagree)? 85.5% 12.7% 1.8% Agree Disagree Unsure 18 Question 7: Agree or disagree: I have opportunities for growth and promotions.And would you say that you strongly or somewhat (agree/disagree)? 69.1% 29.1% 1.8% Agree Disagree Unsure 69% agree they have opportunities for growth and promotions at TDPUD 20 78% agree TDPUD supports the work/life balance of their employees Question 8: Agree or disagree: The Truckee Donner Public Utility District supports the work/life balance of their employees.And would you say that you strongly or somewhat (agree/disagree)? 78.2% 21.8% Agree Disagree 23 76% agree they have the resources they need to do their job well Question 9: Agree or disagree: I have the resources I need to do my job well.And would you say that you strongly or somewhat (agree/disagree)? 76.4% 21.8% 1.8% Agree Disagree Unsure 27 71% agree they receive proper communication to do their job effectively Question 11: Agree or disagree: I receive the proper communication to do my job effectively. And would you say that you strongly or somewhat (agree/disagree)? 70.9% 23.6% 5.5% Agree Disagree Unsure 31 89% agree they are provided with the training I need to fulfill my job responsibilities Question 13: Agree or disagree: I am provided with the training I need to fulfill my job responsibilities.And would you say that you strongly or somewhat (agree/disagree)? 89.1% 9.1% 1.8% Agree Disagree Unsure 35 75% agree, TDPUD provides an environment where creative ideas are encouraged Question 15: Agree or disagree: The Truckee Donner Public Utility District provides an environment where creative ideas are encouraged.And would you say that you strongly or somewhat (agree/disagree)? 74.5% 23.6% 1.8% Agree Disagree Unsure 38 71% agree the culture at TDPUD is caring and supportive Question 16: Agree or disagree: The culture at the Truckee Donner Public Utility District is caring and supportive. And would you say that you strongly or somewhat (agree/disagree)? 70.9% 29.1% Agree Disagree 41 76% agree their ideas are valued by their supervisor/manager Question 17: Agree or disagree: My ideas are valued by my supervisor/manager.And would you say that you strongly or somewhat (agree/disagree)? 76.4% 21.8% 1.8% Agree Disagree Unsure 44 81% agree as a supervisor/manager they regularly seek employee feedback Question 18: Agree or disagree: As a supervisor/manager, I regularly (i.e., weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.) seek employee feedback.And would you say that you strongly or somewhat (agree/disagree)? [ASK AMONG SUPERVISORS AND MANAGERS] 81.0% 4.8% 14.3% Agree I do not supervise employees Unsure 47 78% disagree, they do not find themselves bypassing people to get their job done Question 19: Agree or disagree: I find myself bypassing people, processes, and procedures to get my job done.And would you say that you strongly or somewhat (agree/disagree)? 16.4% 78.2% 5.5% Agree Disagree Unsure 51 56% agree they receive information about changes or important happenings in a timely and effective manner Question 21: Agree or disagree: I receive information about changes or important happenings at the District in a timely and effective manner. And would you say that you strongly or somewhat (agree/disagree)? 56.4% 41.8% 1.8% Agree Disagree Unsure 54 75% agree the District holds effective meetings that add value Question 22: Agree or disagree: The District holds effective meetings that add value.And would you say that you strongly or somewhat (agree/disagree)? 74.5% 20.0% 5.5% Agree Disagree Unsure 57 96% agree TDPUD provides employees with a safe workplace environment Question 23: Agree or disagree: The Truckee Donner Public Utility District provides employees with a safe workplace environment. And would you say that you strongly or somewhat (agree/disagree)? 96.4% 3.6% Agree Disagree 60 71% agree the workplace culture and morale in my department is generally positive Question 24: Agree or disagree: Workplace culture and morale in my department is generally good/positive. And would you say that you strongly or somewhat (agree/disagree)? 70.9% 27.3% 1.8% Agree Disagree Unsure 63 42% say communication and safety are the core values that mean most to them Question 25: What core values of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District mean the most to you? Pick two. 41.8% 41.8% 38.2% 34.5% 34.5% 5.5% 1.8% Safety Communication Integrity Accountability Work/Life balance Timeliness Unsure 64 38% say yes TDPUD effectively lives up to it’s core values Question 26: In your opinion, does the Truckee Donner Public Utility District effectively live up to their core values? 38.2% 30.9%30.9% Yes No Unsure 67 44% value the benefits of TDPUD most as an employee Question 28: As an employee of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District, what do you value most? Pick two. 43.6% 40.0% 36.4% 34.5% 18.2% 16.4% 10.9% Benefits Work/Life balance Pay Co-workers/Work environment/Culture Retirement Safety Professional development 68 56% are aware of TDPUD strategic plans and goals Question 29: Are you aware of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District’s strategic plans and goals? 56.4% 27.3% 16.4% Yes No Unsure 70 67% have not considered searching for a different job outside of TDPUD Question 30: True or False? “I have considered searching for a different job outside of the Truckee Donner Public Utility District in the past month.” 32.7% 67.3% True False 74 35% plan to work for TDPUD for 11-20 years Question 32: How long do you plan to work for the Truckee Donner Public Utility District? 14.5% 23.6% 34.5% 27.3% 1-5 years 6-10 years 11-20 years More than 20 years 80 69% want to receive information about changes that impact TDPUD through meetings or email Question 36: How do you want to receive information about changes that impact Truckee Donner Public Utility District employees? Please choose which of the following is most useful to you. Select all that apply. 69.1% 63.6% 50.9% 23.6% 16.4% 7.3% 3.6% 14.5% Meetings E-mail to you from co-worker/Manager “e-mail blast” newsletter Personal phone call from co-worker/Manager Hard copy notice/Letter/Flyer Text messages District website Other PROBOLSKY RESEARCH 23 Corporate Plaza Suite 150 Newport Beach CA 92660 Newport Beach (949) 855-6400 Washington DC (202) 559-0270 Opinion Research on Elections and Public Policy Questions? Scarlett Isayo, Research Director O: 949-855-6400 Adam Probolsky, President O: 949-855-6400 | M: 949-697-6726 E: adamp@probolskyresearch.com San Francisco (415) 870-8150