Sherrill administration launches statewide employee survey aimed at improving government services
TRENTON, N.J. — Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the launch of a statewide employee survey designed to strengthen New Jersey’s workforce and improve government services for residents.
The survey, led by the Governor’s Chief Operating Officer’s Office and the New Jersey Civil Service Commission, is being distributed to executive branch employees across all state agencies and authorities.
According to the administration, the survey is intended to establish a baseline understanding of employee experiences and identify ways to better support workers delivering public services.
“New Jersey’s state workforce is at the heart of everything we do,” said Governor Sherrill. “If we want to make government more responsive, more efficient, and more focused on delivering results for residents, we need to invest in the people who make that work possible. This survey is about listening and understanding what our employees need to succeed, and how we can build a stronger, more effective government together.”
Officials said the survey will remain open for two weeks and will gather feedback on workplace experience, job satisfaction, technology and resources, training opportunities, career growth and employees’ ability to serve residents effectively.
Responses will remain anonymous and confidential, according to the administration, with results analyzed for both statewide and agency-level insights.
The survey launch follows the governor’s participation in the State Employee Recognition Day Awards Ceremony held during Public Service Recognition Week.
“Public service is about people, and that starts with supporting the workforce that serves New Jersey every day,” said Mary Cruz, acting chair and CEO of the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. “This survey will give employees a meaningful opportunity to share their experiences and help shape how we strengthen the workplace, support our teams, and deliver better outcomes for residents.”
Rutgers University’s Heldrich Center for Workforce Development is administering the survey.
“This effort reflects a commitment to using data and employee voice to inform future initiatives,” said Andrea Hetling, associate director of the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University, which is administering the survey. “By understanding what employees experience day to day, New Jersey is taking an important step toward building a stronger public sector workforce and improving the delivery of services across the state.”
Officials said the survey is part of the Sherrill administration’s broader effort to improve government efficiency and make New Jersey state government a more attractive workplace.
