As a leader, one of the most important things you can do is to communicate effectively with your team. This is particularly true when it comes to sharing the results of employee surveys. Whether you are conducting regular check-ins or an annual review, it’s crucial to communicate the results in a way that supports implementation plans and encourages action within your team.

In the content section below, I share some practices for communicating employee survey results to help you achieve these goals. 

7 practices when sharing employee survey results:

1. Make sure you have a plan in place: Before sharing the results of an employee survey, it’s important to have a plan in place. This plan should include a timeline, a list of key stakeholders, and a strategy for communicating the results.
2. Communicate the results promptly: It’s important to communicate the results of an employee survey promptly. The results may become stale and less relevant if you wait too long.
3. Be transparent and honest: When communicating the results of an employee survey, it’s important to be transparent and honest. Don’t sugarcoat the results or hide any negative feedback. This will only undermine the credibility of the survey and the results.
4. Provide context and background: When sharing the results of an employee survey, it’s important to provide context and background. This could include a description of the methodology used, the sample size, and other relevant information.
5. Encourage action and implementation: The ultimate goal of sharing the results of an employee survey is to encourage action and implementation. This could include creating a list of action items, setting goals, or establishing a timeline for making changes.
6. Emphasize the positive: While it’s important to be transparent and honest, it’s also important to emphasize the positive. Highlight the areas where your team is doing well, and use this as a starting point for improving.
7. Follow up regularly: After you’ve shared the results of an employee survey, it’s essential to follow up regularly. This could include regular check-ins, progress reports, or other tracking methods.

Communicating employee survey results effectively is crucial to the success of your team. Following these practices and suggestions can encourage action and implementation while building trust and credibility with your team.