Survey participation key to Hanscom keepingTop 100 Places to Work status

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  • By Kevin Gilmartin
  • 66th Air Base Wing Public Affairs
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. --  Hanscom is seeking to maintain its status as one of Massachusetts' best employers by once again competing to earn recognition from the Boston Globe as one of the top 100 places to work in the state.

As part of that process, a random selection of Hanscom military members and government civilians, including Non Appropriated Fund employees, will have the chance to help the base garner that recognition by taking part in a brief survey June 15-26.

Last year, Hanscom was ranked 23rd out of 47 "large employers," and 82nd overall by the Globe.

If selected in 2009, Hanscom will be recognized in the "Globe 100: The Top Places to Work" magazine section of a November Sunday Boston Globe edition, as well as on line at Boston.com.

"The Globe 100 helped us get the huge response to our hiring initiatives so far and we have lots of plans to leverage even higher recognition this year," said Electronic Systems Center Vice Commander Brig. Gen. Terry Feehan, who is departing this week for a new assignment. "Although I'm leaving Hanscom, I'm proud of all that is accomplished here, including the great honor of being in the top 100. I wish you all the best as you compete this year."

As it did last year, the Globe is partnering with Workplace Dynamics LLC, which will conduct the surveys. The survey will be completely confidential. According to the Globe, the survey takes five minutes to complete.

ESC's Directorate of Personnel used statistical software to randomly select 25 percent of the work force, or about 700 people from Hanscom, to participate in the survey, and provided their e-mail addresses Workplace Dynamics, according to Don Changeau, a sociologist in DP. Those selected should expect to see the surveys in their in-boxes June 15.

"It is extremely important that people who receive this survey take the time to fill it out and submit it, because the surveys are the most important part of the evaluation process," said Sheila Brennan. "Without at least 30 percent participation, we will be dropped from consideration for this honor."

Ms. Brennan also recommends that, if given the opportunity, people comment in the categories of achievement such as diversity, flexibility, careers and ethics.

"I know we have a compelling story to tell," Ms. Brennan said. "We are justifiably proud of our work and life culture."

If you have any questions on the survey or the strategic hiring initiative, contact Donna Desimas at (781) 377-2285.