Happy Employees are an Important Resource

Anyone who has worked in an office environment, or really any work environment, can attest to the fact that things run much smoother when the employees of the company are happy working at their place of employment. Millions of dollars a year are poured into determining the level of employee satisfaction at a wide range of companies and, in today’s post, we wanted to explore why this particular corner of data analysis receives such special attention. At DataStar Inc., we are survey management specialists and we want all of our readers to understand the importance of employee satisfactions surveys, what they tell an employer about their employees, and how the data can be utilized to foster a more enjoyable workplace. Continue reading below to learn more.

Employee Satisfactions Surveys Provide Valuable Insight

Everyone has heard horror stories from friends about a company that is a nightmare to work for. No company wants to be “that company” and, one of the best ways to make sure that employees are happy is to conduct routine employee satisfaction surveys. Below, we have listed a few of the benefits conducting these surveys can have.

• Save Time and Money: Anyone in a management position knows that hiring new people is a process. While we won’t go so far as to say that hiring new employees is a hassle, we will say that it takes valuable time and money away from other areas of a company that may benefit more from attention. By gauging your current employee’s satisfaction levels with their jobs, and making sure that they are not unhappy in their current position, you greatly increase the retention rate of your company. Because you have already spent the time and money interviewing, hiring, and training your current employees, fiscally, it makes much more sense to keep them around than it does to replace them.

• Discover Hidden Issues: Unfortunately, not every issue that crops up in the workplace gets addressed. Occasionally, issues in the workplace may get swept under the rug or forgotten about because an individual or individuals may fear retribution for bringing the issue up. Anonymous employee satisfaction surveys help to reduce the occurrence of unresolved issues because it allows employees to voice their opinions and concerns without the fear of someone knowing that it was them that brought up the issue. Once again, this helps employees feel more comfortable in the workplace, decreasing the turnover rate and improving the overall productivity and profitability of the company.

• Increasing Productivity: In relation to productivity, employee satisfaction surveys can have a surprising impact on the efficiency of the workplace. By giving employees time to voice their concerns, and quickly acting on those concerns, these surveys can have a huge impact on employee motivation and dedication to the company. However, it is important to remember that an employee satisfaction survey can backfire quickly if employees feel as though their concerns are not being heard or addressed. If your employees feel ignored, they are less likely to want to perform well for the company.

To learn more about our employee satisfaction survey services, please visit our website today or contact us at (888)-279-0444. We will work with you to devise, implement, and analyze your surveys so that you are able to gather as much significant data as possible. Contact us today to get started!