Every organisation wants to be a great place to work. But how do you know if you really are? Employee engagement isn’t about guessing. It’s about understanding how your people experience your organisation and comparing those results against others. That’s where Anthem Benchmark comes in. The Only Benchmark That Really Matters There are countless workplace […]
When was the last time you asked your employees what they really think? Now, here’s the more important question… What did you do with the answers? Too often, organisations invest time and money into employee surveys, produce a colourful report, hold a meeting, and then move on to the next priority. The result? Employees stop […]
Most organisations receive one overall employee engagement score. Perhaps it’s 74%. On paper, that sounds positive. But what if… One department scores 91%. Another scores 52%. A third has excellent wellbeing but poor leadership. One team feels connected while another feels completely disengaged. Suddenly, that overall score doesn’t tell the full story. Every Team Has […]
Leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about creating an environment where people feel supported, trusted and inspired to do their best work. The challenge? Many leaders never get honest feedback. Employees can be reluctant to speak openly to their manager. Peers may avoid difficult conversations. Senior leaders often only see the results—not the […]
Most organisations ask their employees how they’re feeling… …once a year. Twelve months later, they ask again. But what happens in between? Teams change. Managers move on. New starters join. Priorities shift. And employee experience evolves. If you’re only listening once a year, you’re missing countless opportunities to understand what’s happening in your organisation. That’s […]
Released 4 September 2025 Steve Smith has been recognised as a winner of the inaugural Forbes Trailblazers Awards 2025, which celebrates the individuals and organisations driving meaningful, positive change across the UK. Steve was selected as one of five overall winners in the Business Pioneer category. It followed an independent judging process by a panel […]
We’re a quarter of the way through the year, and the Employer of Choice survey is already shaping up to be a fascinating insight into workplace engagement across the UK. With businesses of all sizes participating—from teams of just 38 employees to organisations with over 3,600—we are seeing a broad and diverse picture of what […]
Are you an HR professional passionate about building workplaces where employees thrive? Then NWEEG (North West Employee Engagement Group) is the place for you. At NWEEG, we know HR is the heart of every thriving organisation. That’s why we’re on a mission to empower HR leaders with the tools, strategies, and community they need to […]
The Best of the North West survey was a concise, 14-question tool designed to give businesses a snapshot of their current employee engagement levels. By uncovering how employees truly feel, the survey provided actionable insights that businesses could use to create strategies with purpose—strategies that inspire teams and drive success. The result? Exceptional organisational culture […]
Employee surveys and hot tubs share some surprisingly similar qualities, making the comparison both fun and insightful. 1. They Promote Relaxation and Openness: Just as a hot tub helps people relax and open up physically and emotionally, a well-designed employee survey creates a safe space where employees feel comfortable sharing honest feedback. 2. They Relieve […]
