Listening Channels Index

Updated August 2026

Each listening channel has a distinct purpose and has been designed with that purpose in mind.

Be cautious when considering changes as the framework works best when each channel complements others - even subtle changes can inadvertently change the outputs or mean channels end up competing for attention.

Channel Best used for Resource pages
Annual benchmark survey Comprehensive diagnostic, baseline, EOF driver priorities and X-Factor outcomes. 01 Annual Benchmark Survey, 04 EOF and Employee Survey Alignment
Pulse survey Short progress check on X-Factors and selected drivers. 02 Pulse Survey, 01 Pulse Survey Core Question Set, 02 Pulse Survey Rotating Item Library
Onboarding feedback Understanding and improving the new starter experience through induction and probation. Onboarding Feedback, Preboarding Readiness Pulse, First Week Experience Pulse, First 6 Weeks Check-In, 3 Months / Post Probation Pulse
Exit feedback Understanding why employees leave and what can improve the employment experience. 04 Exit Feedback, 09 Exit Feedback Question Bank
Stay interviews Targeted retention insight for critical roles, high performers or risk cohorts. 05 Stay Interviews, 10 Stay Interview Question Bank
Leader-led listening Local interpretation and action planning with teams. 06 Leader-Led Listening, 11 Leader Conversation Prompts
Targeted micro-surveys Deeper insight into a specific topic, change or risk. 07 Targeted Micro-Surveys, 12 Targeted Micro-Survey Item Library
People metrics and risk signals Objective context and performance monitoring. 08 People Metrics and Risk Signals, 04 People Metrics and Risk Signal