Rethinking Employee Feedback: Why It’s Time to Move Beyond Surveys

At Culture Movers, we’re noticing a shift—more and more organisations are reconsidering their reliance on traditional employee surveys. But why is this happening? And should your business be thinking about making a change too?

Why Employees Aren't Feeling The Love For Surveys
Surveys have long been a staple of workplace feedback, but employees are growing tired of them. Here’s why:

• Lack of visible action – Employees don’t want to give feedback that goes nowhere. When surveys result in lengthy reports that sit untouched, frustration grows.

• Survey fatigue – With so many surveys being sent out, employees start to disengage and rush through responses, making the data less reliable.

• One-way communication – Traditional surveys feel like a black hole—employees provide input but rarely hear back on what happens next.

So, if surveys aren’t cutting it, how can organisations still gather the valuable insights they need? The answer lies in a more dynamic and engaging approach.

The New Approach: Communication Campaigns & Learning Bites Culture Movers has evolved its methods, replacing static surveys with communication campaigns and learning bites. These interactive strategies subtly integrate feedback collection into everyday learning moments. Here’s how it works:

1. Learning While Giving Feedback
   Employees engage in brief, practical learning modules that develop their skills. Within these learning moments, we weave in key feedback questions. Employees feel they’re gaining something valuable rather than just filling out another survey.

2. Real-Time Insights, Immediate Action
   Because feedback is embedded into learning, it’s gathered continuously and contextually. Instead of waiting for an annual report, team leaders receive actionable insights in real time. This allows them to make meaningful changes right away, showing employees that their voices drive immediate improvements.

3. Employee-Driven Change
   One of the biggest reasons employees dislike surveys is that they don’t see their feedback turn into action. With this new approach, feedback directly informs decisions and team practices. Employees witness the impact of their input, increasing trust and engagement.

4. No More Reports Gathering Dust
   Instead of producing lengthy, static reports that no one knows how to implement, we provide practical, digestible insights that team leaders can act on instantly. This eliminates the frustration of receiving information with no clear path forward.

Should You Make the Shift? If your employees are disengaged with surveys and you’re struggling to turn feedback into action, it might be time to rethink your approach. Moving to a communication-driven, action-focused model not only improves engagement but ensures that feedback leads to real workplace improvements.

We'd love to hear how your people view surveys.  Are they tiring of them or is the love still there?  Let us know

At Culture Movers, we’re here to help organisations create meaningful conversations and real change. Get in touch to explore how we can transform your workplace feedback approach.