Conduct employee surveys? Yes, of course!
Did you also answer yes to this question? Then you're in good company, because 90% of companies give exactly the same answer—and have done so for around 40 years! (Frieg & Hossiep, 2018)
Employee surveys have been an integral part of companies, and especially HR-departments, since the 1980s.
After all, the most successful companies are those that have recognized employee well-being and high employee engagement as valuable drivers of corporate success — and see employee engagement as more than a simple buzzword for PR purposes.
Profitable companies listen to their employees and listen to them equally.
This means that the workforce is valued and their feedback as well as their wishes, worries, and needs are regularly discussed.
These feedback findings paired with relevant company key figures then form the basis for changes that can be implemented most effectively and sustainably together with committed, satisfied and loyal employees.
If you’re curious about the benefits of employee surveys, such as lower turnover rates through employee retention, consolidation of corporate culture, and increased productivity, you can read more about it in my article here: The Basis for Successful Change Processes.
But more specifically, when and how should your survey be carried out? More on this below.