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How to measure employee engagement?

Measuring employee engagement involves tapping into your team's emotional commitment by tailored surveys and feedbacks. This helps to pinpoint growth opportunities and foster a dynamic workplace culture that boosts overall productivity.
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What is employee engagement?

Employee engagement is all about how connected and driven people are with their the company. It is not sufficient to be satisfied at work; it is also crucial to be personally engaged and invested with the organization's success and to go above and beyond.

Employees that are engaged are committed embrace the company's values, and deeply want to make a difference. When employees are engaged, they remain around and give all they've got, leading to business growth and long-term success.

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Why measure employee engagement?

Measuring employee engagement helps you unlock higher productivity, lower turnover and a stronger workplace culture. It shows you value your employees’ voices and helps drive real improvements.

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Know your workforce

People are your most valuable asset. Measuring engagement empowers you to delve into their perspectives, lend them a chance to express themselves and make sure they are heard.

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Navigate change smoothly

Growth demands change, which can prove daunting. An engagement survey indicates where you are currently, enabling you to create a strategy for where you need to move tomorrow.

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Empower your managers

Seek where managers need a helping hand. Engagement data assists you to offer managers the assistance and tools they need to lead effectively.


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Track progress over time

By soliciting feedback, you convey that you value and respect your employees' experiences and are committed to improving them.

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Build a better future

Surveys highlight significant sources of enthusiasm, assisting you to develop efficient and actionable strategies for future growth and accomplishments.

Employee engagement measurement tools

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Surveys

Use in-depth, specific and recurring surveys with a mix of likert scale and open-ended questions to measure engagement, satisfaction and loyalty.

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One-on-one conversations

Conduct regular manager-employee check-ins to provide personalized feedback and gain deeper insight into individual engagement.

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Employee net promoter score (eNPS)

Gauge loyalty by asking employees how likely they are to recommend the organization as a place to work.

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Focus groups

Conduct guided group discussions to explore drivers of employee engagement and gather insightful feedback.

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Exit & stay interviews

Gather honest feedback from employees at different stages of their journey, including onboarding and exit, to improve the experience.

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Recognition programs

Track the frequency and quality of peer and manager recognition as an indirect indicator of engagement levels.

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How does it work?

Measuring employee engagement effectively requires a combination of tools, strategies, and a continuous process to ensure that employees' experiences are understood and improved.

Define employee engagement metrics

Begin by recognising behaviours or emotions that reflect involvement, such as pride in the organisation, intention to stay, or advocacy. Use unique survey questions to track the overall level of employee engagement, with an emphasis on areas for improvement or maintenance.

Identify key engagement drivers

Engagement drivers are actionable questions that uncover the aspects that influence employee engagement, such as teamwork, leadership reliability, recognition and so on. These play a crucial role in understanding what influences engagement, triggering actionable steps.

Use employee engagement data for driver analysis

Perform a driver analysis to figure out what elements have the most impact on engagement. By analysing responses, you can discover which factors need attention and develop plans for dealing with those issues.

Adopt a continuous listening strategy

Regularly gather feedback through a mix of methods like pulse surveys, lifecycle surveys, and one-on-one conversations. This helps in capturing evolving employee sentiments and enables better decision-making through real-time insights.

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Empower leaders about their team dynamics

Drive engagement with dynamic manager reports

Give your managers the tools they need to measure and boost employee engagement. Provide detailed reports that deliver clear insights into team dynamics and morale for effective leadership.

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    Enable proactive interventions to boost employee satisfaction and retention.
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    Facilitate data-driven conversations to enhance team morale and productivity.
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Analyse employee sentiments

Unlock the power of employee sentiments

Dive into AI-powered analysis to uncover the true emotions behind employee feedback. Gain actionable insights, pinpoint opportunities, and drive engagement with precision.

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    Identify and address key areas affecting employee engagement.
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    Design customized strategies using individual feedback to fuel lasting, impactful change.
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Identify key areas of concern

Unlock engagement insights

Gain a complete picture on employee engagement with our interactive heatmaps. Visualize patterns, spot trends and stay ahead of the curve with data-driven insights, all in real time, empowering you and your team to make smarter, faster decisions.

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    Quickly pinpoint areas of high and low engagement to tailor strategies
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    Leverage real-time insights to make informed decisions and implement targeted initiatives
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Transform feedback into action

Turn employee insights into actionable plans that drive engagement and performance. Assign tasks, set goals, and collaborate seamlessly to empower your team for steady progress and growth.

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    Transform insights into action by developing clear, focused plans
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    Foster accountability by assigning tailored tasks to ensure timely execution
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Best strategies to measure employee engagement

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    Conduct regular short pulse surveys for real-time feedback
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    Hold one-on-one interviews for personalized insights
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    Create anonymous feedback platforms for open employee communication
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    Monitor turnover and absenteeism to identify disengagement
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    Facilitate focus groups for qualitative feedback on culture
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    Celebrate achievements to maintain a positive work environment

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