Study Title: Evaluation of Employee Emotional Wellbeing Programs in the Professional Services Industry
Investigator: Amber Wolf, MSA Program, wolf2an@cmich.edu
Faculty Monitor: Dr. Calvin A Lathan III, MSA Program, latha1ca@cmich.edu
Introductory Statement
I am a graduate student at Central Michigan University. As part of my
research, I am evaluating the use and effectiveness of employee emotional wellbeing programs in the
professional services industry. I am inviting you to participate in this research study by completing an
online survey. The data collected will provide useful information regarding how employees use
emotional wellbeing programs offered by their professional service organizations and how effective they
are. Completion of the online survey will indicate your willingness to participate in this study.
What is the purpose of this study?
The purpose of this study is to gather data about the effectiveness of employee emotional wellbeing
programs in the professional services industry so that project managers and organizational leadership
can best support their employees.
What will I do in this study?
If you consent to take this study, you will open the link to an online 10-question survey which is found at
the end of this document. This survey is posted on various social media platforms. All answers will be
anonymous because no names or job titles are asked for in the survey. Surveys will be completed and
submitted online through the link at the end of this document. The researcher will compile the data and
draw some conclusions which will be available to all participants.
How long will it take me to do this?
This survey will likely take you about 15-20 minutes to complete. It can be taken any time until the
survey deadline of April 14, 2023 at midnight. There is no advance preparation needed.
Are there any risks of participating in the study?
Participants are assured that their responses are anonymous. Participation is voluntary and opting to participate or not is completely up to the participant. For those who participate, no risk or discomfort is anticipated, although you may exit the survey at any time.
What are the benefits of participating in the study?
The benefits to participating in the study are that the participants will be assisting researchers in
learning about how employees interact with employee emotional wellbeing programs in the
professional services industry. This will ultimately help project managers and organizational leadership
better meet the needs of all employees.
Will anyone know what I do or say in this study (Confidentiality)?
All surveys are anonymous. I will see each survey, but will not be able to identify who completed it. The
project will be shared with my faculty monitor. Otherwise, there is no plan to share data nor results
outside of Central Michigan University for the purpose of this research.
Will I receive any compensation for participation?
There is no compensation or fee to be paid to any participant in this study. Participation is voluntary.
Is there a different way for me to receive this compensation or the benefits of this study?
No; there is no compensation for participating.
Who can I contact for information about this study?
For more information about the study, you can contact the researcher, Amber Wolf with the following
contact information:
Amber Wolf at wolf2an@cmich.edu or, you may e-mail by project advisor at latha1ca@cmich.edu
Please not that if you are not satisfied with the manner in which this study is being conducted, you may
report (anonymously if you so choose) any complaints to the MSA Program by calling 989-774-6525 or
addressing a letter to the MSA Program, Rowe 222, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859.
Additional Information
You are free to refuse to participate in this research project or to withdraw your consent and
discontinue participation in the project at any time without penalty or loss of benefits to which you are
otherwise entitled. Your participation will not affect your relationship with the institution(s) involved in
this research project.
