Workplace Research, Data, and the Love of Workplace Index® in Practice
Best Practice Institute has 25 years of workplace research, 1,800+ organizations, and 2.8 million employees behind the Love of Workplace Index® — a validated culture instrument with a .95 reliability alpha. This category surfaces original studies, industry benchmarks, and data-backed articles that help leaders make evidence-based decisions about culture, retention, and engagement.
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Trust Is A KPI: How To Measure It And Improve It
Trust Is A KPI: How To Measure It And Improve It Trust is not a vibe. It is a measurable business variable that changes how fast work moves, how honest people are, and how long they stay. Most organizations only notice trust when it breaks. By then, the symptoms are already expensive. If you want […]
How to Measure Company Culture: Metrics, Tools, and Tips
How To Measure Company Culture (Metrics & Tools) To measure company culture, you track how people experience work using a mix of numbers and stories: surveys, sentiment, retention, performance, and everyday behaviors. You are not measuring slogans or values on a wall. You are measuring whether people feel respected, connected, and aligned with what the […]
The Expert Guide to Survey Participants: Who They Are, Why They Matter, and How to Choose Them Wisely
The Expert Guide to Survey Participants: Who They Are, Why They Matter, and How to Choose Them Wisely Employee surveys are everywhere. Most companies run at least one engagement or culture survey each year. Many run pulse surveys every quarter. But one thing often gets overlooked in the rush to launch the next survey: Who […]
From Volunteer to Leader: The Role of Mentorship in Developing Future Leaders
From Volunteer to Leader: The Role of Mentorship in Developing Future Leaders 8 Min. Read In a world where leadership development programs come and go, one method consistently shows remarkable results: mentorship. The data speaks volumes – employees with mentors are promoted five times more often than those without mentors (Source). But what makes mentorship […]
Utilizing Employee Satisfaction Metrics to Understand and Improve Veteran Experiences at Work
Utilizing Employee Satisfaction Metrics to Understand and Improve Veteran Experiences at Work 8 min. read. Veterans face unique challenges in civilian jobs. Here’s how companies can use employee satisfaction data to help: Skill translation: Help vets explain military skills in civilian terms Culture shock: Bridge the gap between military and office environments Support systems: Implement […]
7 Proven Ways to Use Data to Fix Dysfunction Between Managers and Clients
7 Proven Ways to Use Data to Fix Dysfunction Between Managers and Clients Too often, HR leaders focus on reporting the wrong data—surface-level engagement scores or satisfaction metrics—without digging into the root causes of dysfunction, such as the breakdown in accountability between managers and their clients. The real issue is not always about general employee […]
ICYMI—Kickstart 2024 As A Most Loved Workplace® With Exciting New Capabilities, Education, And Data Insights To Make 2024 Your Best Year Yet
ICYMI—Kickstart 2024 As A Most Loved Workplace® With Exciting New Capabilities, Education, And Data Insights To Make 2024 Your Best Year Yet 7 min. Read In case you missed it, let’s dive into how you can kickstart 2024 as a Most Loved Workplace® by leveraging exciting new capabilities, education, and data insights to make this […]
Not Ready To Be A Most Loved Workplace Yet? Here’s How You Can Get Your Company Ready (Hint – Create Your Baseline – Take Your Survey)
Not Ready To Be A Most Loved Workplace Yet? Here’s How You Can Get Your Company Ready (Hint – Create Your Baseline – Take Your Survey) 7 min. Read Maintaining a positive company culture that attracts and retains top talent can be challenging in the modern business world. Factors such as the competition for skilled […]
5 Must-Do’s to Create the Best Engagement Surveys
5 Must-Do’s to Create the Best Engagement Surveys In modern workplaces, fostering a culture of engagement is not just a goal; it’s a strategic imperative. Crafting surveys that delve into the intricacies of employee sentiment is a powerful tool to gauge, understand, and enhance engagement. Let’s embark on a journey to explore five indispensable must-dos […]
7 Survey Secrets to Boost Employee Experience
7 Ways to Enhance Employee Experience through Surveys Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Employee experience has become a focal point for organizations aiming to create a positive workplace environment. Surveys are a powerful means to gather insights, opinions, and employee feedback among the various tools and strategies available. This article explores […]
20 Engagement Survey Questions You Must Ask
20 Engagement Survey Questions You Must Ask Nurturing employee engagement is paramount for organizational success today. Companies increasingly recognize that a highly engaged workforce is more productive and contributes significantly to innovation and overall business growth. To navigate this terrain effectively, organizations deploy comprehensive engagement surveys, strategic instruments that delve into the intricate facets of […]
Top 10 Workplace Survey Questions For Enhanced Employee Engagement
Top 10 Workplace Survey Questions For Enhanced Employee Engagement Employee engagement is the cornerstone of a vibrant and productive workplace. Unlocking your team’s full potential, increasing job satisfaction, and ultimately improving workplace morale all hinge on understanding and addressing employee engagement. It is essential to recognize the critical role employee engagement plays and the significance […]
Data without action is just noise
Data without action is just noise There are tons of places and ways to capture data. There are survey tools, focus groups, online research – the list is never ending. But (and ask any operations manager or data analyst about this pet peeve) – what do leaders do with this data? Too often, data gets […]
How to Create a Happy Workplace: 5 Statistics From Our Data
How to Create a Happy Workplace – 5 Statistics From Our Data A happy workplace is a healthy workplace – everyone can agree on this. When employees are happy, performance increases, culture flourishes, and customers feel satisfied and supported. This is why we celebrate the 100 Most Loved Workplaces® each year, to shine a spotlight […]
<strong>Performance Analysis: How To Evaluate Your Business To Make Data-Driven Decisions</strong>
Performance Analysis: How To Evaluate Your Business To Make Data-Driven Decisions Sure, it’s easy to see when you don’t hit your sales targets. What’s harder is knowing exactly what’s gone wrong along the way. Every business has goals and objectives. Not every one of those has systems and methodologies in place to help them track […]
Team Analysis: How To Measure the Effectiveness of the People Working for You
Team Analysis: How To Measure the Effectiveness of the People Working for You Grouping a bunch of new people together and expecting them to work effectively won’t always work without an action plan. Even if it does, there’s always room to improve. No matter how long you’ve known or worked with your team, there will […]
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Workplace Analytics: The Important Stats Most Guides Aren’t Focusing On [+ Tools]
Workplace Analytics: The Important Stats Most Guides Aren’t Focusing On [+ Tools] Workplace analytics provide insights into your enterprise based on meaningful data. For some companies, that’s knowing how often your employees are logged on and communicating. For others, the fluctuating level of employee motivation and satisfaction takes priority. Your business is unique, and the […]
3 Things to Avoid After Surveying Your Employees
3 Things to Avoid After Surveying Your Employees Your employees just shared their honest feedback. What you do next could either strengthen or destroy their trust forever. The most critical mistakes organizations make with employee surveys don’t happen during the survey process – they happen afterwards. By avoiding three specific pitfalls in handling survey results, […]
Best Practices in Building Your Company Surveying Participation Rates
Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Best Practices in Building Your Company Surveying Participation Rates Getting a sense of your company’s employee’s satisfaction, engagement, or sentiment levels can be challenging without communicating with them clearly and addressing their concerns. What happens if your staff doesn’t support the survey process? You lose time, […]
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