5 steps to create impactful employee surveys

Arne Barends

During the employee survey process it’s vital that each step is well thought out, well executed and creates impact. In light of this, we’ve created a blog series designed to offer HR additional advice on how to create impactful employee surveys.

5 steps to create impactful employee surveys

The importance of impact

Throughout Europe, many organisations are currently busy with planning and conducting their annual or bi-annual employee survey. Employee survey ‘season’ is now in full flow and it’s a great chance for HR to show their expertise and added value.

A well conducted and executed employee survey helps organisations create impact by increasing key focus areas such as employee engagement, as well as improving organisational performance. A poorly conducted and executed employee survey will however, damage employees’ confidence in future employee surveys, as well as in HR.

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5 Steps

In order to help HR show their true added value and expertise, we’ve created a blog series designed to offer HR additional advice that can be used throughout the employee survey process.

The series is based on our near 20 years of experience in conducting employee surveys, and is intended to be as practical as possible. Each week we’ll post a new blog that elaborates on the below points, and our hope is that it helps you create a well thought out, well executed and impactful employee survey. The 5 steps include:

1. Preparation:

2. Communication:

3. Implementation:

4. Analysis:

5. Action planning: