When should we survey after a merger or acquisition?

As early as possible. A first survey as soon as the change is announced gives you a baseline to measure everything else against. In the phase that follows, short pulse surveys a few weeks apart show how sentiment is developing. The annual survey remains the core, and the pulses become less frequent once the new structure has settled. For a real-world example after a merger and a change of board, see the HÄVG case study.

Can we compare results by former company?

Yes, if you add the former company as an attribute, for example from your HR system or via Excel import. The platform only shows results for groups that reach the minimum number of responses. Results from smaller groups are not shown individually.

How do we involve the works council if there is more than one?

Involve all relevant bodies early. For a company-wide survey, the central or group works council is often responsible. In Germany, employers and works councils usually conclude a works agreement (Betriebsvereinbarung) before a digital survey. The main points they review are the anonymity threshold, how open-text answers are handled and the data processing agreement. How Honestly addresses these points is explained on our page on security and data protection.

Our HR team is already at full capacity. Can we manage this?

The questionnaire is ready, invitations and reminders go out automatically, and the dashboards are set up for you. A dedicated contact person helps you with planning, communication and analysis. What this support includes is described on the full-service page.

Is Honestly also a good fit for smaller companies?

Yes. For smaller companies there are the Team and Business packages, and the price depends on the number of employees. The heatmap, AI analysis of open-text answers and a dedicated contact person are included in the Business package, and you can add the anonymous chat there. You'll find all the details on the pricing page.

Employee surveys for growing companies

When a lot is changing, you need an honest picture.

Whether it's rapid growth, a merger or restructuring: Honestly shows you how the change is landing with your employees, before uncertainty turns into resignations.

Validated baseline survey and pulse surveys on one platform
Compare by legal entity, location or former company
ISO 27001 certified, hosted in Germany

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Dashboard with sentiment bubbles per topic, AI summary of open-text answers and the strengths and action fields below

A selection of our fast-growing customers

First a baseline, then the trend

An in-depth survey with scientifically validated questions shows where you stand at the start and then becomes your annual survey. Short pulse surveys in between show whether things are improving and whether your communication is getting through.

Start with the engagement survey based on the JD-R model, developed with Freie Universität Berlin
Survey every few weeks during the change, with 5 to 20 questions
Compare every metric across all your surveys

See where integration is working and where it's stuck

Add attributes such as legal entity, location or former company. The heatmap shows every question for each group, so differences between old and new teams become visible.

Filter by any attribute from your HR system or Excel list
Results only appear for groups that reach the anonymity threshold
Put your scores in context with internal and external benchmarks

Hear concerns without breaking anonymity

In times of change, employees write in open-text answers what is really on their minds. In the anonymous chat, HR or managers can ask follow-up questions without finding out who responded.

Start the dialogue directly from the chart
The AI groups open-text answers by topic and sentiment
Write in your language, employees translate your message into theirs

New employees, new managers, new structures

If you are growing or restructuring, you need feedback more than once a year. All surveys run on the same platform, and the results land in the same dashboards.

Onboarding surveys

New employees automatically receive a short survey after their first week and after one and three months.
Leadership survey

Teams rate their leadership with a validated questionnaire. New managers see early on where they stand.
Exit surveys

People who leave tell you why, in a structured way. The AI analyzes the reasons so you can spot patterns early.

All survey types

Honestly didn't just give us a new tool - it created a foundation for open and constructive conversations. In our situation, it was exactly what we needed.

Kevin Geis Business Partner Learning & Development, HÄVG

Frequently asked questions

What growing and restructuring companies want to know before their first survey

When should we survey after a merger or acquisition?

As early as possible. A first survey as soon as the change is announced gives you a baseline to measure everything else against. In the phase that follows, short pulse surveys a few weeks apart show how sentiment is developing. The annual survey remains the core, and the pulses become less frequent once the new structure has settled. For a real-world example after a merger and a change of board, see the HÄVG case study.
Can we compare results by former company?

Yes, if you add the former company as an attribute, for example from your HR system or via Excel import. The platform only shows results for groups that reach the minimum number of responses. Results from smaller groups are not shown individually.
How do we involve the works council if there is more than one?

Involve all relevant bodies early. For a company-wide survey, the central or group works council is often responsible. In Germany, employers and works councils usually conclude a works agreement (Betriebsvereinbarung) before a digital survey. The main points they review are the anonymity threshold, how open-text answers are handled and the data processing agreement. How Honestly addresses these points is explained on our page on security and data protection.
Our HR team is already at full capacity. Can we manage this?

The questionnaire is ready, invitations and reminders go out automatically, and the dashboards are set up for you. A dedicated contact person helps you with planning, communication and analysis. What this support includes is described on the full-service page.
Is Honestly also a good fit for smaller companies?

Yes. For smaller companies there are the Team and Business packages, and the price depends on the number of employees. The heatmap, AI analysis of open-text answers and a dedicated contact person are included in the Business package, and you can add the anonymous chat there. You'll find all the details on the pricing page.