Is your employee survey broken? 6 fixes for meaningful engagement

Hey,

There you are, hitting 'send' on your latest year-end employee survey, filled with a mix of hope and hesitation. Will this be the time you finally crack the code of employee engagement?

At inFeedo, we've helped 275+ CHROs navigate this challenge and discovered strategies that turn employee surveys from mere formalities into genuine change.

So brace yourselves as we find out if the key to high response rates lies in the questions YOU might not be asking yourself. To make your action planning process fun, we have also included a handy checklist. 👇

1. Is your feedback loop a bridge or a pier? 

Think about the last time you gave feedback that sparked real change. That's the gold standard we're aiming for. Show your team that their input doesn't just end up in a report, but it sparks real change.

Amber research suggests that not closing the feedback loop can lead to a negative ripple effect internally, leading to an uptick in employees with attrition intent.

2. Transparency: a core value or a buzzword?

Let's talk about the 'why' behind your employee surveys. Are your employees clear on why their feedback matters and how it's safeguarded? It's like giving them a backstage pass to the survey process – the more they see and understand, the more they'll engage. 🙂

For instance, Amber research suggests that employees who give feedback consistently are often the ones who experienced the big first launch experience of the survey/listening tool.

3. Are leaders walking the talk?

4. Are your employee surveys timed for impact or convenience?

Aligning surveys with key organizational moments ensures they're relevant and top-of-mind. This strategic timing can be the difference between a survey that's an afterthought and one that's a focal point.

5. Are you speaking their language? Literally.

Diversity in communication channels is not just a nice-to-have; it's essential for employee engagement. Whether it's a chatbot, an email, or a face-to-face meeting, find the channel that resonates. 

6. How personalized and relevant are your employee surveys?

Personalization is not a luxury; it's a necessity. Are your surveys just a list of questions, or do they also serve as a platform for sharing updates, celebrating milestones, and providing valuable information? Turn your surveys into a platform for dialogue, not just a questionnaire.

Make each interaction count. ♥

...So are we just scratching the surface?

So far we know that when it comes to understanding our employees, it's not just about the initial response; it's about the rich, nuanced insights that lie beneath. Here's our piece of advice:

Redefine employee surveys with inFeedo!

At inFeedo, we're not just about crunching numbers; we're about sparking conversations. Our People Science team is on a mission to transform your employee surveys into a 2-way dialogue stream, and a world of employee engagement insights. We're here to help you craft strategies that resonate, inspire, and lead to real change.

Don't let another survey fall flat! Dive into your feedback strategy and start your journey toward truly effective employee engagement.