4 steps to make the most of engagement surveys
Oh, no. Another 75-question poll with no executive buy-in and no resulting workplace action. Seriously, it doesn’t have to be that way. Here are the keys to getting candid, usable feedback.
When crafted and administered thoughtfully, an employee engagement survey can provide invaluable feedback.
Obtaining honest employee feedback is a crucial step to improving engagement and productivity. However, a lot more goes into an employee engagement survey than writing some questions and sending a mass email.
To help make your survey a success, here are four essentials:
1. Show support from the top. Senior management buy-in is vital. Showcasing the business reasons for the survey is a great jumping-off point, but without your executive team’s backing, the survey could fall flat. Facilitate meetings with leaders so they can voice any concerns and take part in developing survey concepts.
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