Tesla surveys employees - and provokes mixed reactions
The Tesla-plant in Grünheide was recently in the spotlight when IG Metall published a survey that pointed to considerable stress and criticism of working conditions. Now Tesla has followed up with its own survey - but the process did not run entirely smoothly.
What's behind Tesla's employee survey?
„Tesla Pulse": feedback wanted
As part of the new "Tesla Pulse" survey, the car manufacturer says it wants to gather the opinions of its workforce in order to continuously improve the workplace. The survey is to be carried out regularly and allow anonymous feedback. Questions such as "What do you like about your work at Tesla?" or "What would you change?" were the main focus.
Technical glitches and multiple surveys
What sounds like progress actually caused mixed feelings among employees. Technical problems meant that the same questions had to be answered several times. One production employee reports: "After the first survey, we had to do it again because there was an error. In the end, some colleagues just scribbled down their answers."
Skepticism about confidentiality
IG Metall criticized the fact that the surveys were only conducted digitally, which raised concerns about confidentiality among many employees. Tesla However, it emphasizes that the responses were treated anonymously and that only aggregated results were shared with management.
Background: The IG Metall survey and its consequences
Explosive results
The IG Metall survey in October revealed clear problems:
- 83% of participants stated that they often or very often felt overworked.
- 59% reported physical complaints.
- Only 10% believed they would be able to remain in their current working conditions until retirement.
Reaction of the management
Tesla countered the IG Metall survey with criticism and described it as an attempt to stir up uncertainty. At the same time, the plant management pointed to measures to improve working conditions - including the introduction of "Tesla Pulse".
Criticism of workload and sickness rates
The Tesla-plant in Grünheide employs around 12,000 people, but the sickness rate is well above average at up to 17%. Tesla-Managers responded with unusual measures such as unannounced home visits to employees on sick leave. This caused further resentment among the workforce.
Conclusion: a step in the right direction or symbolic policy?
The introduction of regular employee surveys could be an important step towards improving working conditions at Tesla improve working conditions in the long term. However, technical glitches and skepticism about confidentiality cloud the picture. It remains to be seen whether Tesla the collected results will actually be translated into concrete measures.
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