Author: Michelle Bailey (Michelle Bailey)

Should your employee survey be anonymous?
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Should your employee survey be anonymous?

Most employee surveys are anonymous. But should they be? The 2019 Edelman Trust Barometer revealed “my employer” had emerged as the most trusted institution, globally standing at 75%.  Richard Edelman suggested there was a shift from traditional authority figures and institutions to those relationships people felt were more within their control – most notably their...

What’s the point of performance management?
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What’s the point of performance management?

Does performance management in your organisation engage your people…  or demotivate them? Performance Management may seem like a step up from appraisals but many organisations are still wasting this opportunity to engage and motivate their people. Is it time for you to make a fresh start? Do your managers understand how to use performance management...

Show your appreciation you must
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Show your appreciation you must

Cast your mind back over the last 5 days. How many times would you say you showed someone at work you appreciated them? How many times did you say something to somebody about something they did (at work or home) that you disagreed with. How many times did you pass comment on something they did...

How do my employee survey results compare?
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How do my employee survey results compare?

We often get asked this question by clients using our employee survey. We don’t believe it’s the right question to ask. Here’s why. No two organisations are the same When you (try to) benchmark your employee survey results with other companies you are not comparing like with like. Many things will influence an organisation’s results...