Turn insights into impact:
A checklist for employee feedback surveys

Designing, implementing, analyzing, and reporting an employee engagement survey is no small feat; it’s a balancing act between science, technology, and trust.

Every step comes with challenges: crafting valid, reliable questions that truly capture the employee experience; protecting data security with enterprise-grade encryption; and ensuring anonymity so employees feel safe being honest.

On the back end, organizations must juggle multiple delivery methods while safeguarding confidentiality at every touchpoint and ensuring interfaces fully comply with accessibility standards such as Section 508 and WCAG 2.1. Once responses are in, rigorous analysis must transform raw data into actionable insights without compromising privacy. Finally, reports must present findings clearly and persuasively, bridging the gap between complex analytics and leadership decision-making.

When done right, a workforce survey becomes more than a tool — it’s a catalyst for transparency, accountability, and culture change. To help organizations meet these high standards, we’ve put together this comprehensive checklist that ensures every element aligns with best practices for deploying the most effective survey possible.