In a world where working life is constantly changing and remote work is becoming more common, it is crucial for HR and managers to have tools that can measure and understand employee well-being, engagement, and work environment. Employee surveys have for a long time been an important tool for discovering and managing problems that can affect companies’ productivity and profitability. Here we explore the importance of employee surveys, and how they can help organisations create a healthy and well-functioning workplace.

A changing work environment requires new tools

For a decade, OneLab has helped companies in over 15 countries understand the connection between health, work environment, and engagement. With the increasing trend of hybrid and remote working, managers and HR are facing new challenges in identifying and managing issues related to employee well-being and performance. To meet these challenges, we have developed an employee survey tool that gives organisations control over their employees’ conditions to feel good, thrive and perform at work.

The science behind employee surveys

Two of many theories that have high relevance in the field and are the basis for the design of our tool are Fredrick Herzberg’s two-factor theory and the concept of psychological safety. These theories not only offer a framework for analysing and interpreting the results of surveys but also guide designing survey questions and interventions that can promote employee well-being and engagement in the workplace.

Herzberg’s theory emphasises that employee engagement and productivity are affected by both hygiene and motivation factors. This means that employee surveys should not only identify problems but also promote factors that drive engagement and performance.

Psychological security creates an environment where employees feel free to express ideas and opinions without fear of negative consequences. Measuring and promoting psychological security in employee surveys provides the conditions for increased innovation and efficiency in the workplace.

With the research behind it, you can feel confident that the development of our tool is based on well-proven theories.

Optimise systematic work environment work

Improving the organisational and social work environment (OSA) is crucial to creating a workplace where employees can be safe, engaged, and productive. By using employee survey tools, organisations can gain insights that support them in every step of the systematic work environment work (SAM). Analysing employee feedback enables organisations to identify areas where improvement is needed, implement actions to address those areas, and then track the impact of those actions over time.

A flexible tool supported by AI

One of the benefits of employee survey tools like OneLab is the flexibility to customise surveys to the organisation’s unique needs. By offering expertly produced surveys, an extensive question library and the ability to create your own questions, organisations can tailor surveys to gain insights that are relevant to their operations and, with the help of data-driven decision support, improve systematic work environment work.

To make the analysis and interpretation of the survey results more efficient and meaningful, we offer powerful analysis tools using AI. By using these tools, HR and managers can quickly identify patterns and prioritize actions to improve the work environment and employee experience.

In an age where working life is undergoing rapid changes, employee surveys are an important tool for understanding and managing the challenges that modern organisations face. By investing in tools, HR and managers can create a healthy and efficient workplace that promotes employee well-being, engagement, and performance.