• Welcome to ATLAS 2027

    Welcome to ATLAS 2027

  • Ascend Talent & Leadership Advancement Study (ATLAS)

  • Thank you for participating in the ATLAS. This survey is open to emplyees of all backgrounds and career levels—your voice helps shape stronger workplaces and more meaningful workforce relationships.

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  • By participating, you agree to the terms set by Ascend Foundation, the 501(c)(3) affiliate of Ascend Inc. The survey takes approximately 7 minutes and is accessible on all devices. Participants may opt into a drawing for a $100 Amazon e-gift card (limited to one entry per person). You may edit your responses before submitting; once submitted, responses cannot be changed.

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  • Participation is voluntary, and you must be at least 18 years of age to take part. We encourage honest, candid responses—there are no right or wrong answers. All responses are encrypted, strictly confidential and will be reported only in aggregated, anonymized form. Individual results will not be shared with your employer. By participating in the survey, you consent to participate in this research study. Please contact research@ascendleadership.org for any questions.

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  • First, tell us a little about yourself

    First, tell us a little about yourself

  • What is the country of your primary work location?*
  • What type of organization do you currently work for?*
  • What is your role in the organization?*
  • Which of the following best describes the type of industry you work in?*
  • Which Financials Sector do you work in?*
  • Which Utilities sector do you work in*
  • Which Communications sector do you work in?*
  • Which Real Estate sector do you work in?*
  • Which Materials sector do you work in?*
  • Which Industrials sector do you work in?*
  • Which Energy sector do you work in?*
  • Which Consumer Discretionary sector do you work in?*
  • Which Consumer Staples sector do you work in?*
  • Which Health Care sector do you work in?*
  • Which Information Technology sector do you work in?*
  • What is your current function?*
  • How long have you been with your currrent employer?*
  • What is your age?*
  • Are you*
  • What is your highest educational level attained?*
  • What is your total annual income in US Dollars?*
  • Slide the button to select your closest political leaning
  • Now some things about your cultural background

    Now some things about your cultural background

  • Which of the following race/ethnicity do you identify with?*
  • Which of the following do you identify with as part of your multi-ethnic background? (select all that apply)*
  • Which of the following do you identify with as part of your Asian background? (select all that apply)*
  • Which of the following do you identify with as part of your Hawaiian or Pacific Islander background? (check all the apply)*
  • Generationally, are you:*
  • Are you:*
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  • To what extent do you agree with the following statements?*
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  • Tell us what you know about The Model Minority Myth (check all that apply)*
  • You and your workplace

    You and your workplace

  • Tell us how you view yourself in the workplace (check all that apply to you)*
  • In your job, which of the following best describes you, more often than not?*
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  • How clearly have senior management communicated their vision for how AI will impact business goals?*
  • How is AI impacting you and your organization? (select all that apply)*
  • What is your level of comfort in asking for a promotion?*
  • When you did ask for a promotion, how many times were you successful?*
  • How do you typically respond when you don't receive a promotion that you were expecting?*
  • In your workplace, which of the following think applies to you (select all that apply)*
  • Career Progression

    Career Progression

  • Which of the following factors, if any, do you believe negatively impact your career progression (advancement in roles, responsibilities, or salary)? (select all that apply)*
  • Which of the following factors, if any, do you believe positively impact your career progression (advancement in roles, responsibilities, or salary)? (select all that apply)*
  • Leadership and Influence

    Leadership and Influence

  • Which of the following best describes you, more often than not? (select all that apply)*

  • Which of the following traits do you prefer in a manager?

  • Decision-making style*
  • Recognition Approach*
  • Feeback Style*
  • Self vs. Team*
  • Effort vs Results*

  • Which of the following traits reflect your management style?

  • Decision-making style*
  • Recognition Approach*
  • Feeback Style*
  • Self vs. Team*
  • Effort vs Results*
  • Company Programs

    Company Programs

  • These programs are important to me (select all that apply)

  • Does your organization offer the following programs?

  • Leadership development program*
  • Formal mentorship program*
  • Formal sponsorship program*
  • Programs that promote cross-cultural understanding and collaboration among employees from different backgrounds*
  • I participate in my organizations leadership development programs
  • I believe my organizations leadership development programs are effective for me
  • I participate in my organizations formal mentorship programs
  • I believe my organizations formal mentorship programs are effective for me
  • I participate in my organizations formal sponsorship programs
  • I believe my organizations formal sponsorship programs are effective for me
  • I participate in my organizations programs that promote cross-cultural understanding and collaboration among emplyees from different backgrounds
  • I believe my organizations programs that promote cross-cultural understanding and collaboration among emplyees from different backgrounds are effective for me
  • Workplace Culture

    Workplace Culture

  • Tell us about your relationship with your immediate supervisor*
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  • Tells us about your overall satisfaction with your current employer and role (select all that apply)*
  • When choosing an employer, which of the following factors are important to you? (select all that apply to you)
  • Resource Groups

    Resource Groups

  • Does your organization have Business or Employee Resource Groups? (select all that apply)*
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    End of Survey!

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