Glossary

Updated August 2026
Term Meaning
Effective Organisations Framework Mastertek’s organising framework for understanding the conditions that support organisational performance and employee experience.
EOF driver A specific condition within the framework, such as Values-Based Leadership, Roles & Clarity, Resourcing & Capacity or Wellbeing & Psychological Safety.
X-Factors Four outcome questions measuring experience, intent, advocacy and pride.
Annual benchmark survey The comprehensive Employer of Choice Employee Survey used as the diagnostic anchor for the listening framework.
Pulse survey A short progress check used to monitor X-Factors and selected drivers between annual survey cycles.
Lifecycle feedback Feedback collected at key employment moments, such as onboarding, exit and stay conversations.
Leader-led listening Structured team conversations that help managers interpret feedback and agree local actions.
Micro-survey A short topic-specific survey used to explore a defined issue, risk or change.
Close the loop Communicating back to employees about what was heard, what will happen next and what cannot change.
Improvement register The action-tracking mechanism used to record priorities, owners, actions, due dates and evidence of progress.