Boost New Hire Survey Participation

Learn simple ways to get more new hires to take their surveys.

New hires are busy and easily overwhelmed, so a few small nudges make a big difference. Here are ideas that work. For what these surveys cover, see about new-hire surveys.

Set the Expectation During Onboarding

Include the New Hire Commitment Form in your onboarding paperwork. New hires initial it to confirm they'll complete their surveys, which sets a clear expectation from day one. You'll find it with the other downloadable materials.

Hand Out Profile Access Cards

New hires can't take a survey if Retain can't reach them. Generate a profile access card for each employee so they can set their own contact info and open any surveys waiting for them.

Give Them Time to Take It

Offer an extra 10-minute break so employees can complete the survey during the workday. People are far more likely to finish when they don't have to find their own time.

Put up Reminders

Hang posters in the breakroom and other common spots so the survey stays top of mind.

Make It Worth Their Time

A small reward goes a long way with new hires.

If your organization uses the rewards add-on, new hires earn points for each survey they complete. They can redeem those points for rewards, so finishing surveys pays off on its own.

Thank Them When They Finish

A quick thank-you means a lot early on. Give a high five or kudos in person, or send a note from your news feed.

Get a Heads-up Before a Survey Expires

In your news feed display preferences, turn on the New-Hire Survey Expiring notification. Retain alerts you before a survey closes, so you can remind the employee to take it in time.