What is the link between pay and employee engagement?
Asking about pay in an employee survey has alway been a tricky area. This has been exacerbated by the e cost of living crisis over the last few years as … Read more
Employee Experience Surveys
Asking about pay in an employee survey has alway been a tricky area. This has been exacerbated by the e cost of living crisis over the last few years as … Read more
This article explores what employee listening is, the different strategies organisations use, and examples of effective implementation.
Organisational transformation and change programmes are essential for businesses striving to remain competitive, but navigating these changes effectively can be challenging, especially when it comes to managing the people element. … Read more
The success of your employee surveys depends not only on the quality of the questions but also on how effectively you communicate throughout the process. A well-thought-out communication plan boosts … Read more
It might seem counterintuitive to suggest that positivity can be harmful. However, when positivity becomes excessive and ignores genuine issues , it can morph into something damaging: toxic positivity. This … Read more
Employee surveys are an invaluable tool for organisations seeking to understand their workforce, improve engagement, and drive organisational success. However, their effectiveness hinges on high participation rates. Without sufficient input, … Read more
In elite team sports, where marginal gains can mean the difference between success and failure, leadership plays a critical role. A striking example of this is the McLaren Formula 1 … Read more
Conducting employee surveys is a vital tool for understanding workforce engagement, uncovering challenges, and identifying opportunities for improvement. However, the real value lies not in the data collected but in … Read more
In this post, we explore the pros and cons of using paper-based surveys – when they might be the right choice and why they might not be.
eNPS is an acronym for Employee Net Promoter Score and is commonly used in employee engagement surveys. In this post we explore the concept of eNPS, how to calculate it, … Read more
Pulse surveys offer a dynamic and agile approach to gathering feedback from employees in real time. This article explores what pulse surveys are, how they differ from regular surveys, their … Read more
The concept of the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) has become increasingly important for organisations aiming to attract, engage, and retain top talent in today’s competitive job market. In this article, … Read more
Employee exit surveys are an invaluable tool for organisations seeking to understand the reasons behind employee turnover and identify how to improve employee retention. Exit surveys provide essential feedback that … Read more
In this blog post, we explore how flexible working impacts employee engagement, its benefits and downsides, and provide practical tips for organisations and managers when implementing these policies. In this … Read more
On 10th October 2024, the UK Government published its Employment Rights Green Paper citing it as “A new deal for working people”. We ask the question how will the Employment … Read more
One of the lowest-scoring questions in employee surveys is often, “I feel recognised for my contribution.” Yet creating a culture of recognition is fundamental to keeping employees motivated, engaged, and … Read more
Businesses are realising that wellbeing is no longer just an add-on, but a critical driver of employee engagement, productivity, and long-term success. The workplace has transformed from being purely a … Read more
This post is intended to answers the question ‘what is employee engagement?’. We provide an overview of everything you need to know about employee engagement, what it means and why it matters.
Leaders play a pivotal role in shaping a culture where employees feel motivated, valued, and engaged. This post outlines how key leadership theories can help leaders understand what they can … Read more
Employee engagement is a complex topic and there is no simple answer for how to engage employees. However, psychology can offer some insights into what motivates employees to feel connected, … Read more
Employee engagement has become a cornerstone of modern business success, and its importance is supported by research. Engaged employees aren’t just happier; they are more productive, more loyal, and contribute … Read more
Employee surveys are powerful tools and we sometimes get asked ‘how do we know if our survey results are valid?’. The question sounds reasonable and simple, but the subject is … Read more
Stay interviews are proactive measures conducted while employees are still with the organisation. This post provides some practical tips for how to do it well
In this post we explain what stay interviews are and provide some advice for how to implement them effectively including how online stay surveys can enhance the process.
Many of our clients run multiple employee surveys, which presents a real opportunity to build a bigger picture of what your employee experience survey data is telling you. TThis post is a case study example of how to compare data between employee surveys.
This post shares how we help organisations design an effective exit survey.
Engaging employees effectively is crucial for a manager’s success, but how to improve employee engagement? Here are 5 essential strategies managers should use.
This post is a case study of how we are helping the NHS find out how to improve retention of new starters.
In this blog post, we explain what employee onboarding surveys are, their benefits, potential downsides, and we provide guidance on formulating effective employee onboarding survey questions.
In this blog post, we explain what employee pulse surveys are, their benefits, potential downsides, and we provide guidance on formulating effective employee pulse survey questions.
Employee engagement happens when everything else in your organisation is aligned. This post explains that a focus on your values will maximise employee engagement.
Do you keep hearing the phrase employee experience? Want to know what it is? In this post, we provide a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know about the employee experience.
This case study outlines how we have helped one particular Trust identify how to reduce employee turnover and improve employee retention.
Employee experience surveys are an invaluable tool for employers. In this post, we provide a comprehensive overview of everything you need to know about employee experience surveys.
Employee experience surveys are a vital part of measuring the employee experience so this post outlines the different types of employee experience survey.
The design of your employee experience survey will have a major impact on the quality of information you can get out of the process. This post provides some essential advice on the best employee experience survey questions to use.
Designing a new employee survey or just want to improve your existing one? This is our essential advice on how to design the best employee survey
Onboarding is the process of integrating new employees into the organisation and setting them up for success. Make your new hires feel welcome and set them up for success with this ultimate guide on how to design an effective onboarding process for new employees.
Are you looking for tips and advice on how to design an employee onboarding survey? The employee onboarding process is critical for helping new employees feel integrated into the organisation. … Read more
There is lots of research and statistical stuff around survey scales so this post is intended to be a practical view of what employee survey scale works well for employee experience surveys in the real world.
Understanding why people leave is the first step in meeting the challenge of employee retention. These are our top 20 best exit interview questions to ask.
We set out to explore whether or not there were any linkages between levels of employee engagement and business performance in Alliance Medical.
Running a survey is pointless unless you can make sense of the data. This post provides a practical perspective on how we tend to analyse employee survey data.
These are some of the things that are worth considering that might help you decide when is the best time to run an employee survey.
Employee retention is a growing challenge for many businesses. This post outlines 10 essential strategies to improve employee retention in your organisation.
Gathering feedback from leavers is critical if you want to reduce employee turnover. These are the best three methods for gathering feedback from leavers.
Are you looking for a way to reduce employee turnover? In this guide, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about exit interviews, including how to conduct them, analyse the results, and manage the outcome.
Quiet quitting can be a real problem for businesses as it leads to disengagement and lowered productivity. This post explains what it is and what to do about it.
In this post, we will discuss practical tips for how managers and organisations can engage women going through the menopause.
In this article, we’ll explore some practical strategies to help you manage neurodivergent employees and create a more inclusive and engaging workplace.
Organisation culture has a major impact on levels of employee engagement. This post explores how to create a strong organisational culture.
Creating a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is an important goal for any organisation. In this post we explore some essential strategies for how to create a culture of diversity, equity and inclusivity (DEI).
A well-designed diversity, equity, and inclusion survey can help you identify areas for improvement in your organisation so if you are you looking to design a diversity, equity and inclusion survey these are examples of the best DEI survey questions we recommend.
A wellbeing strategy can help to promote a positive work culture, increase employee engagement, and reduce absenteeism and staff turnover. In this article, we will outline the steps that organisations can take to create an effective employee wellbeing strategy.
Discover what the Likert scale is, how it works and its advantages and disadvantages
We have the perfect survey platform for freelance consultants looking for a cost-effective way to run employee surveys or 360 degree feedback for your clients.
Employee focus groups can be a really useful way to either shape the design of your survey or to dig deeper into your employee survey results. In this post, we provide tips for running successful focus group sessions.
In this post we provide an overview of the key methods you can use to evaluate your engagement strategy and measure how effective your employee experience activities are.