Employee surveys for HR leaders
HR work with a measurable impact.
Honestly gives HR leaders the data, analysis and support to turn employee feedback into better decisions, scientifically grounded and analyzed with AI.
- Validated survey based on the JD-R model, developed with Freie Universität Berlin
- AI groups open-text answers by topic and sentiment
- ISO 27001 certified, hosted in Germany
A selection of our customers
HR as a strategic partner
As an HR leader, you know that your company's success depends on its people. Honestly shows where your organization stands, which topics drive engagement most and where investment pays off. That gives you solid numbers for your conversations with senior management.
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Compare departments and locations in the heatmap, put in context with internal and external benchmarks
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See in the impact analysis which topics have the biggest leverage
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Export dashboards as PowerPoint, PDF or Excel
Guide change with up-to-date data
Whether it's restructuring, growth or new leadership: the annual survey shows the big picture, and short pulse surveys in between show how changes are landing. So you can act before uncertainty turns into resignations.
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Survey specific departments, locations or legal entities
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The AI shows how topics in open-text answers develop over time
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Ask follow-up questions in the anonymous chat without finding out who responded
Value
Show the value of your HR work
Investing in your people pays off. The calculator estimates what lower turnover, fewer absences and higher productivity could save your company. The assumptions and sources are listed below it.
Input Parameters
Potential Savings
- Productivity Savings €0
- Savings from Reduced Absenteeism €0
- Savings from Reduced Turnover €0
- Total Annual Savings €0
Our Calculation Basis
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Productivity Savings 6% increase in employee productivity
Assuming that each employee contributes to value creation in proportion to their compensation, increased productivity enhances the overall contribution to revenue - proportional to personnel costs.
A recent Gallup report shows that companies with highly engaged employees saw an average revenue increase of 18%. We conservatively estimate an increase of 6%.
Calculation
Productivity Savings = Number of Employees × Average Annual Salary × 6% -
Savings from Reduced Turnover 20% reduction in turnover costs
Turnover costs include expenses for hiring and onboarding new employees, productivity losses, customer service and errors, training costs (invested in former employees), and cultural impacts.
For an average company, investing in better employee processes reduces voluntary turnover by 31%. We conservatively estimate a 20% reduction in turnover. Additionally, turnover costs per employee typically range between 100% and 150% of salary. We assume 120%.
Calculation
Turnover Savings = Number of Employees × Average Annual Salary × (120% × input turnover rate × 20%) -
Savings from Reduced Absenteeism 18% reduction in absenteeism
Absenteeism can be a symptom of low engagement and a warning sign for burnout. The gains or savings from reduced absenteeism are proportional to total personnel costs.
Absenteeism costs range between 20.9% and 22.1% of total wage costs (direct and indirect costs, SHRM/Kronos study). We assume that about 11% of costs are due to unplanned, paid absences. A Gallup study also shows that teams or companies with high employee engagement can reduce absenteeism by up to 81%. We conservatively estimate an improvement of 18%.
Calculation
Absenteeism Savings = Number of Employees × Average Annual Salary × 11% × 18%
Impact
What HR leaders use Honestly for
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Retain your people
The survey measures intention to stay. Onboarding and exit surveys show why people stay or leave.
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Faster to insights
The AI groups open-text answers by topic and sentiment, and the impact analysis shows where to start first.
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Strengthen your managers
Managers see their team's results and work on actions themselves. 360-degree feedback shows them how they come across.
Foundation
What you can rely on
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Scientifically validated
Questionnaires based on the JD-R model, developed and validated with Freie Universität Berlin.
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AI that saves you work
Topics, sentiment and suggested actions, without anyone having to read hundreds of comments.
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Reach everyone
In the office, on the shop floor and on the road, via email, QR code, access code or app, in more than 40 languages.
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Data protection that holds
ISO 27001 certified, hosted in Germany, with anonymity enforced by the system.
Testimonials
What HR leaders say about Honestly
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Without a prior survey, we would have introduced something into the company that had no resonance among our workforce. With 1,800 employees, that's a huge cost factor. But thanks to the survey with Honestly, we knew which investments would pay off.
Lysann Nikolopoulos
Head of HR, WBS Gruppe
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The insights from the employee surveys helped us identify three concrete areas for improvement: workload, talent development and cross-departmental communication.
Cornelia Pierach-Walter Director of Human Resources, PARI GmbH
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From a people management perspective, Honestly helps us capture feedback systematically and put it to effective use. Leaders take ownership of the results.
Sabine Löffler Deputy Head of HR, AWO Psychiatriezentrum
Frequently asked questions
What HR leaders want to know before deciding
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How much work is it for my HR team?
The platform takes care of the questionnaire, invitations, reminders and analysis. You decide what you want to find out, handle communication within the company and work on the results. A dedicated contact person supports you along the way.
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How do I present the results to senior management?
Build your own dashboard with the metrics your senior management cares about and export it as PowerPoint or PDF. Your contact person shows you how to present results convincingly and get managers moving on the follow-up.
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How reliable are the figures in the ROI calculator?
The calculator is an estimate, not a promise. It deliberately calculates more conservatively than the studies it is based on, for example with 6% higher productivity, where Gallup measures 18% higher revenue at companies with highly engaged employees. All assumptions and formulas are listed below the calculator.
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Who else needs to approve besides HR?
Usually the works council and IT security. What the works council reviews and how Honestly answers its questions is explained on the page on employee surveys with works councils. What IT and data protection need can be found on the page for IT and data protection.
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How much does Honestly cost?
The price depends on the number of employees and the package. Which features are included in which package is listed on the pricing page.
See Honestly applied to your own questions
In a personal demo, we show you surveys, analysis and actions using the topics your organization is dealing with right now.
Write to us if you would like to clarify open questions first. We reply within one business day.
The contact form cannot be loaded right now. Write to us at info@honestly.com or call +49 221 828 282 40.
