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You can use the inventory below to help determine the health of your workplace. To complete it, carefully read the 20 statements
below. Using a scale of 1 to 5, check the response that most accurately represents your perception of your workplace. Check 5 if
the statement is completely true, 4 if it’s somewhat true, 3 if it’s neutral, 2 if it’s somewhat untrue, and 1 if it’s completely untrue.
Then total the number values of your responses to determine the overall civility score. Scores range from 20 to 100. A score of 90
to 100 indicates a very healthy workplace; 80 to 89, moderately healthy; 70 to 79, mildly healthy; 60 to 69, barely healthy; 50 to 59,
unhealthy; and less than 50, very unhealthy.
Completely Somewhat Neutral Somewhat Completely
Statement true (5) true (4) (3) untrue (2) untrue (1)
Members of the organization “live” by a shared vision □ □ □ □ □
and mission based on trust, respect, and collegiality.
There is a clear and discernible level of trust □ □ □ □ □
between and among formal leadership and
other members of the workplace.
Communication at all levels of the organization □ □ □ □ □
is transparent, direct, and respectful.
Employees are viewed as assets and valued □ □ □ □ □
partners within the organization.
Individual and collective achievements are celebrated □ □ □ □ □
and publicized in an equitable manner.
There is a high level of employee satisfaction, □ □ □ □ □
engagement, and morale.
The organizational culture is assessed on an ongoing □ □ □ □ □
basis, and measures are taken to improve it based on
results of that assessment.
Members of the organization are actively engaged in □ □ □ □ □
shared governance, joint decision-making, and policy
development, review, and revision.
Teamwork and collaboration are promoted and evident. □ □ □ □ □
There is a comprehensive mentoring program for □ □ □ □ □
all employees.
There is an emphasis on employee wellness and self-care. □ □ □ □ □
There are sufficient resources for professional growth □ □ □ □ □
and development.
Employees are treated in a fair and respectful manner. □ □ □ □ □
The workload is reasonable, manageable, and fairly □ □ □ □ □
distributed.
Members of the organization use effective conflict- □ □ □ □ □
resolution skills and address disagreements in a
respectful and responsible manner.
The organization encourages free expression of diverse □ □ □ □ □
and/or opposing ideas and perspectives.
The organization provides competitive salaries, benefits, □ □ □ □ □
compensations, and other rewards.
There are sufficient opportunities for promotion and □ □ □ □ □
career advancement.
The organization attracts and retains the □ □ □ □ □
“best and the brightest.”
The majority of employees would recommend the □ □ □ □ □
organization as a good or great place to work to
their family and friends.
© 2014 Cynthia M. Clark
Clark Healthy Workplace Inventory
