Employee engagement and well-being drive productivity, retention, and overall workplace satisfaction. 1E Sentiment provides organizations with a powerful solution to measure, understand, and improve the employee experience. By focusing on key components like company, culture, managers, individuals, and wellbeing programs, organizations can take targeted actions that truly make a difference.

In this guide, we'll show you how to use 1E Sentiment effectively. We'll focus on five main areas of employee well-being: company, culture, manager, individual, and programs. With actionable insights from these surveys, you can drive meaningful change that resonates with your workforce.

Step 1: Understand the five core areas of well-being

Before diving into surveys, it’s essential to know what to measure. The 1E Sentiment Well-being Survey focuses on these critical areas:

1. Company: assess organizational commitment to wellbeing

Use 1E Sentiment to evaluate whether employees believe their well-being is truly prioritized at an organizational level. This helps gauge trust and alignment between leadership’s intentions and employees' perceptions.

Example questions to include:

  • Do you believe [Company] genuinely prioritizes employee wellbeing?
  • Does [Company] demonstrate a commitment to supporting employees’ health and work-life balance?

2. Culture: evaluate the workplace environment

Culture plays a key role in wellbeing. Employees need to feel supported by policies, practices, and a work environment that encourages balance.

Example questions to include:

  • Does our company culture support work-life balance?
  • Are you encouraged to make use of flexible work arrangements?

These questions help identify gaps where cultural changes might be needed to better support employees.

3. Manager: assess managerial support

Managers are pivotal in creating an environment where employees feel cared for and supported. Use 1E Sentiment to understand how well managers are meeting this need.

Example questions to include:

  • Does your manager genuinely care about your well-being?
  • Does your manager provide the support you need to succeed in your role?

By collecting feedback on manager-employee relationships, you can identify areas for leadership training or improvement.

4. Individual: check on employees’ personal well-being

To build a supportive environment, organizations need to understand how employees feel about their own health and resilience.

Example questions to include:

  • When you feel stressed, do you have support available to you?
  • Do you feel that you recover quickly from challenging situations?
  • Are you satisfied with your progress and accomplishments at work?

These questions help identify areas where employees may need additional resources, such as mental health support or professional development.

5. Programs: evaluate well-being initiatives

Well-being programs are only effective if employees find them valuable and accessible. Use 1E Sentiment to encourage employee engagement and gather insights on program effectiveness and awareness.

Example questions to include:

  • Are you aware of the well-being programs available to you?
  • Which well-being initiatives do you find most valuable? (Provide a list and ask employees to select 3.)
  • Do you feel our well-being programs positively impact your daily work experience?

Step 2: set up your 1E Sentiment survey

1. Customize your survey

  • Use the suggested questions as a starting point and tailor them to fit your organization’s culture and goals.
  • Add optional demographic fields (e.g., department, location) to segment results for deeper insights.

2. Choose a regular cadence

  • Consider running surveys quarterly to track progress and quickly address any issues.

3. Ensure anonymity

  • Guarantee employee confidentiality to encourage honest, candid feedback.

 Step 3: analyze and act on the data

1. Identify trends and pain points

  • Use 1E Sentiment's dashboard to identify trends, low-scoring areas, and standout programs.

2. Share the results

  • Communicate findings to employees transparently. Highlight areas of improvement and acknowledge existing strengths.

3. Take action

  • Create an action plan for improvement based on the survey results.
  • Address key issues, such as insufficient manager support or underutilized well-being programs, quickly.

 Step 4: continuously improve and reassess

  • Use feedback from surveys to refine programs and initiatives.
  • Repeat the survey regularly to measure the impact of your changes.

By continuously monitoring employee sentiment, you ensure that your organization evolves with the needs of its people.

With 1E Sentiment, understanding and improving employee wellbeing is no longer guesswork—it’s actionable and measurable. By using this powerful survey tool to assess the five core areas of well-being, you can create a thriving, engaged workforce that feels valued and supported every day.

Start your journey today! Learn more about 1E Sentiment and discover how it can transform your approach to employee engagement.