The City of Fargo recently shared the results of an Employee Engagement Survey with City employees and City leaders. The anonymous survey was conducted by CPS HR Consulting through an online form from August 18 through September 5, 2025. In total, 68% (711) of City employees responded to the survey.
The survey questions aimed to explore employee engagement, which CPS HR defines as the connection between the employee and their organization. Based on employees’ responses to the survey, an engagement score was calculated for each employee. The survey found that 69% of City employees are engaged. Overall, 18% of City employees are "fully engaged," 51% are "somewhat engaged" and 31% are "not engaged." The survey results can be found here.
Building off the survey results, The City of Fargo Human Resources Department plans to conduct employee feedback sessions to gain a better understanding of opportunities for improvement and to prioritize actions to enhance overall employee experience. An engagement survey will be conducted again in a few years to measure our progress.
“The survey shows our employees are committed to the City’s mission and are proud of the difference they make every day for our community,” said Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney. “We also recognize there is room to further strengthen leadership connections and continue efforts to foster trust across our City government.”