People Matter Survey
Find out about our annual public sector employee survey
2020 People Matter Survey Wellbeing Check
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), we changed the 2020 survey into a shorter version focused on staff wellbeing.
All public sector organisations were offered a chance to take part.
The survey took place from 12 to 30 October 2020.
Results for the 2020 survey were made available to participating organisations in December 2020.
We aim to resume the full People Matter Survey in 2021.
About the survey
The People Matter Survey is the Victorian public sector’s annual employee opinion survey for Victorian public sector organisations.
The survey is run by the Victorian Public Sector Commission to support the public sector.
The survey helps organisations build positive workplace cultures.
In 2020, we ran a shorter survey focusing on employee wellbeing, that captured the views and experiences of almost 46,000 people from 191 organisations.
The survey results tell us how employees see their workplaces, including views on job satisfaction, career development, wellbeing and change.
Organisations use the results to work out how to improve the working environment for their employees.
People Matter Survey Practitioner Network
The People Matter Survey Practitioner Network helps people connect and share best-practices and knowledge about the survey.
The network helps members plan action and drive change based on survey results.
The network is open to people with:
- direct responsibility for managing the survey in their organisation
- an interest in organisational development and performance using the survey results.
The network meets about every 2 months.
To find out more or join, visit the Innovation Network.
Promotional materials
We made new materials for 2020.
These included:
- a guide to promoting your survey
- email signatures
- glossary of terms
- news items
- posters
- PowerPoint presentation
You can find them in our resource library below.
Where to get help
Get in touch on people.matter@vpsc.vic.gov.au
Resources
This resource suite contains:
Available formats
Survey Timeline
2020 People Matter Survey Wellbeing Check questions
The full list of 2020 People Matter Survey Wellbeing Check questions, including a comparison between the People Matter Survey questions from 2019 and 2020.
Template – Organisation composition and custom questions
Use this template to prepare your organisation composition and custom questions.
Information kit - 2020 People Matter Survey Wellbeing Check
An information kit for survey coordinators and others to run the survey in 2020.
Templates - Invitation and reminder emails - 2020 People Matter Survey Wellbeing Check
Use these to draft your invitation and reminder emails to staff about the survey.
Data-Collection statement
This tells people:
- why we conduct the survey
- what data we collect
- how we collect, store and use their data
- how we protect their anonymity
Glossary of terms
A list of commonly used terms in the survey.
How to promote your survey guide
Your week-by-week guide to survey promotion.
FAQs – People Matter Survey Wellbeing Check
Answers to frequently asked questions about the survey.
Key messages – People Matter Survey Wellbeing Check
Use these messages to promote your survey.
PowerPoint presentation
All staff presentation about the survey.
Speaking notes
All staff speaking notes about the survey – 3-5 minutes talk time.
Sample news article
Use this article for your intranet, or digital broadcast to promote your survey.
Poster Pack
Set of 9 posters you can use to promote your survey.
Splash Screens
Set of 9 splash screens you can use to promote your survey at workstations across your organisation.
Available in 3 resolution sizes:
Download 1920×1080
Download 1280×1024
Download 1024×768
Email Signature Banners
Set of 9 email signature banners you can use to promote your survey.
Promotional images
Set of 3 images you can use to promote your survey.