Employee engagement surveys

Employee engagement is the cornerstone of productivity and profitability, and our expert-designed surveys uncover true engagement levels, providing the insights needed to drive loyalty, motivation, and long-term success.

Employee surveys

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We prioritise data privacy, meeting the highest standards to keep your information safe

high response rates, meaningful results

Bespoke surveys that maximise response rates, ensuring you get the insights you need

clear insights, confident decisions

Our reports turn complex data into actionable insights, helping you drive real change

Unlocking true employee engagement

The insight behind the engagement

At the heart of every high-performing organisation is a deeply engaged workforce. Our employee engagement services are built on a research-backed model developed by experienced workplace psychologists, designed to uncover not just levels of engagement, but the reasons behind them.

Focusing on four key pillars: pride, advocacy, motivation, and intent to stay, we go beyond surface-level data to deliver meaningful insights. This approach empowers leaders to understand what matters most to their people and take targeted action to build a more connected, committed, and energised workforce.

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Our set of employee engagement pillars

Expert-designed pillars to reveal genuine workforce insights

Employees are your biggest asset. But do you really understand their hearts and minds? Our team of psychologists have developed a rigorous set of employee engagement pillars to ensure our surveys uncover true levels of engagement.

Pride

Employees feel a deep sense of pride in their work, their team, and the organisation. They believe in the company’s mission and take personal ownership of their contributions.

Advocacy

Engaged employees actively recommend their organisation as a great place to work. They champion the brand both internally and externally, helping attract top talent.

Motivation

Employees feel energised and driven to do their best work. They find meaning in their roles and are inspired by clear goals, strong leadership, and opportunities to grow.

Intent to Stay

Engagement isn’t just about today; it’s about long-term commitment. Employees who feel valued, supported, and aligned with the company’s vision are more likely to stay and build their careers within your organisation.

Professionalism and excellent service

We have partnered with The Survey Initiative now for a number of years and value the professionalism and excellent service provided, including the essential data that shapes our work and improves our culture.

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A first-rate service

Gary and the team provide a first-rate service and high quality, meaningful, engagement survey results that you can act upon.

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Measuring employee engagement

How do you know what drives employee engagement?

Measuring employee engagement effectively is just the start. To create meaningful change, you need to understand what influences engagement within your organisation. That’s why we use multiple regression analysis (key driver analysis) to identify the strongest predictors of employee engagement.

Our advanced statistical approach goes beyond surface-level insights by analysing responses across multiple themes, such as:

Communication – Do employees feel informed and heard?
Teamwork – Are employees collaborating effectively?
Leadership & management style – Are leaders inspiring and empowering?
Wellbeing – Are employees thriving, or just coping?
Organisational values – Are company values lived, not just stated?
EDI&B (Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging) – Does every employee feel respected and valued?

By linking these workplace factors to our four engagement pillars – Pride, Advocacy, Motivation, and Intent to Stay – we pinpoint the specific areas that have the biggest impact on engagement in your organisation.

Certified excellence:

Our accreditations

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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.

Our step-by-step process

A tailored, fully managed survey process designed to meet your unique business needs

Understand your aims and objectives for the survey project and how these fit into wider-ranging organisational undertakings.

Discuss and agree with you the questions and topics that best meet your requirements.

Set up and host the questionnaire online for you. We can also provide you with a printed version if required.

Prepare summary reports and executive summaries, highlighting key findings for individuals, teams, locations, and countries, to identify strengths and areas needing attention.

Ongoing support

The Survey Initiative provides a fully managed survey service with ongoing support from setup to post-survey analysis. We offer expert guidance, clear reporting, and benchmarking insights to help you turn data into meaningful action.

Setting up for long-term success

Why key driver analysis matters

No more guesswork – Instead of relying on assumptions, our data-driven approach reveals exactly which factors have the strongest influence on engagement in your workforce.
Tailored action plans – Every organisation is unique. What drives engagement in one company may not be the same in another. Our insights allow you to focus on the specific areas that matter most to your employees.
Strategic decision-making – Understanding engagement drivers helps HR leaders make informed decisions about leadership development, culture initiatives, and workforce strategies.
Better business outcomes – By focusing on the right engagement drivers, organisations can boost retention, productivity, and employee experience, ultimately driving long-term success.