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We’re passionate about creating employee surveys that deliver results. Our surveys consistently gain response rates in the region of 84%.
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Employee surveys that drive change

Employee Engagement Surveys
Are you facing challenges in understanding employee sentiments and driving engagement within your organisation?
Employee engagement surveys identify key factors affecting morale and engagement, providing actionable insights that help you address concerns and cultivate a motivated, high-performing workforce.

360 Feedback Surveys
Do you struggle to gain a comprehensive understanding of employee performance and development needs?
360 feedback surveys gather diverse perspectives from colleagues, managers, and direct reports, helping you identify strengths and areas for improvement, ultimately fostering a culture of continuous development and accountability.

Joiners & Leavers Surveys
Are you seeking to understand the experiences of employees who join or leave your organisation?
Joiners and leavers surveys uncover critical insights about onboarding experiences and reasons for departure, helping you address retention issues and improve your overall employee experience.

Pulse Surveys
Are you looking for a quick and effective way to gauge employee sentiment and engagement on an ongoing basis?
Pulse surveys provide timely insights into workforce attitudes and concerns, enabling you to respond quickly to emerging issues and enhance engagement before they escalate.

Health, Safety & Wellbeing Surveys
Do you want to ensure that your workplace prioritises employee health and wellbeing?
Health, safety, and wellbeing surveys identify potential risks and gaps in support systems, empowering you to create a safer environment and promote employee wellbeing effectively.

EDI&B Surveys
Are you committed to fostering an inclusive workplace but unsure where to start?
EDI&B surveys help you identify gaps in employee perceptions of equality and diversity, enabling you to develop targeted strategies that foster belonging and enhance employee satisfaction.
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Transforming employee feedback into actionable insights
The Survey Initiative is one of the UK’s leading employee engagement survey providers. Discover how our tailored employee research solutions can help drive meaningful change in your organisation. Learn more about how we support businesses through every stage of the survey process.
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99%
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100%
rated us as excellent or very good in terms of quality and value to their business
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84%
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Pre-Survey Focus Groups
Are you unsure about what to include in your employee engagement survey?
Running pre-survey focus groups helps clarify objectives, identify key topics, and ensure that the questions resonate with your workforce, ultimately leading to a more effective survey that captures meaningful insights.

Survey Communication Strategy
Unsure how to effectively communicate your employee engagement survey to ensure maximum participation?
A well-crafted survey communication strategy outlines key messages, engages employees at all levels, and builds anticipation, fostering a sense of ownership and encouraging higher response rates.

Questionnaire Design
Struggling to create a survey that truly captures employee feedback?
Effective questionnaire design ensures that your questions are clear, relevant, and aligned with your objectives, enabling you to gather meaningful insights that drive positive organisational change.

Post-Survey Focus Groups
Are you unsure how to interpret your survey results or take action on the feedback?
Running post-survey focus groups helps to deepen understanding, identify trends, and prioritise actions based on employee insights, ensuring your organisation effectively addresses the concerns raised.

Action Planning Workshops
Finding it challenging to turn survey results into actionable steps?
Action planning workshops facilitate collaborative discussions that help teams prioritise initiatives, set clear goals, and develop strategies to address employee feedback, ensuring your organisation effectively implements changes that resonate with your workforce. We’re here to help you make this a reality.

Manager Training & Support
Are your managers struggling to effectively engage with employee feedback and drive change?
Our manager training and support programmes equip leaders with the skills and tools they need to interpret survey results, communicate effectively, and implement strategies that foster a positive workplace culture, ensuring your organisation thrives.

1:1 Feedback Sessions
Do you find it difficult to address individual employee concerns and foster open communication?
Our 1:1 feedback sessions provide a supportive environment for employees to share their thoughts and feelings, allowing managers to gain valuable insights and build stronger relationships, ultimately enhancing engagement and performance within your organisation.

Coaching & Support
Is your team facing challenges in implementing feedback and driving engagement?
Our coaching and support services offer tailored guidance and resources to empower managers and employees, equipping them with the skills to navigate change, enhance communication, and foster a culture of continuous improvement within your organisation.
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Gain instant access to your survey data anytime with our user-friendly analytics and reporting dashboard, and stay on top of insights that drive your organisation forward.
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The Survey Initiative
Our mission values
Vision
To be the HR Director’s Trusted Partner to effect change for the better
Mission
Enabling organisations to excel through understanding and engaging their people
Values
Expert, Collaborative, Innovative, Ethical, Inquisitive
Real results
Success stories from our surveys
Railway Children
The Survey Initiative acted as an extension to the HR function which, with just one person, did not have the resources to run the survey and undertake in-depth analysis.
Natural History Museum
The Survey Initiative has helped the management team to maintain high levels of response rates over the ten years of the partnership, not only looking at the Museum’s own results but providing a benchmark against similar organisations, as well as those in other sectors.
Places for People
The company were keen to understand more about employee engagement across their circa. 3000 strong workforce, which is spread across multiple sites throughout the UK.
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Our accreditations
Our accreditations reflect our commitment to delivering the highest standards in quality, data security, and ethical research. They give you the confidence that our methods are rigorous, your data is secure, and the insights we provide are both reliable and actionable.