Looking at the results of employee engagement surveys and developing action plans based on them requires looking at the items on the survey in terms of what they measure.

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In its snapshot survey, Talacre was found to have 645 items of litter, but the MCS said it was still one of the cleanest.

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As part of this lengthy process, petitioners were required to submit numerous items to the department, including detailed survey work and core drilling samples.

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The figures are a part of Mercer's annual cost of living survey, which covers 143 cities across six continents and measures the relative cost of more than 200 items in each location, including housing, transportation, food, clothing, household goods and entertainment.

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