Framework on a Page

Updated August 2026

The listening framework is built around a simple operating logic: generate insight into employee experiences and sentiments, monitor movement, understand key moments, explore priority issues, and track whether action is working.

Architecture summary

Layer Channel Purpose Typical cadence
Enterprise diagnostic Annual benchmark survey Establish the comprehensive baseline across EOF drivers and X-Factors. Annual or agreed major cycle.
Trend monitoring Pulse survey Monitor X-Factors and priority drivers between annual survey cycles. Quarterly or agreed cycle.
Lifecycle listening Onboarding, exit and stay feedback Understand critical employment moments and retention risks. Trigger-based and periodically reviewed.
Local dialogue Leader-led listening Turn results into team-level understanding and action. After major results and during action cycles.
Topic-specific insight Targeted micro-surveys Explore a specific risk, change, issue or intervention. As needed, with clear purpose.
Objective context People metrics and risk signals Test and interpret feedback using workforce, wellbeing, safety and ER indicators. Monthly or quarterly.
Accountability Dashboard, scorecards and improvement register Monitor participation, insight quality, risks, actions and outcomes. Monthly, quarterly and annual review.