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Doing More with Less: The Case for Outsourcing Employee Surveys
- Callie Rushton, Director of Implementation
Many HR leaders today are tasked with doing more with less. Most of our clients tell us they have limited time, fewer resources, and smaller teams than they’ve had in the past. It’s no surprise that when it comes to managing employee survey projects, organizations often find themselves asking: Should we do this in-house, or should we bring in a partner?
While the answer may be apparent to you, sometimes it can be a struggle to gain executive approval, and the budget for, working with a partner. To help you make the case to get the support you need, I’ve outlined four benefits your organization can gain by outsourcing.
Expertise in a Rapidly Evolving Tech Landscape
Survey platforms like Qualtrics have become increasingly powerful as they evolve. New features, updated workflows, and improved analytics are always being released. For internal teams using the tool only a few times a year, it’s hard to stay on top of these changes. Firms like Newmeasures are immersed in this technology every day. We know what’s new, what works, and how to unlock the platform’s full potential so you don’t have to reinvent the wheel every time.
Specialized technology experts stay on top of every update so you can stay focused on strategy, not software.
Trust Through Third-Party Confidentiality
Employees are more likely to provide candid, constructive feedback when they know their responses are truly confidential. Working with a third-party partner reinforces the integrity of the process. It also sends the message: We take this seriously, and we want honest input. That credibility helps ensure your results reflect the real employee experience, both the wins and the opportunities for growth.
A third-party partner sends a clear signal that confidentiality and psychological safety are a priority.
Broader Insights, Sharper Interpretation
External partners can bring a cross-industry lens and a deep understanding of workforce trends. Look for partners who will also spend time learning about your organization and its unique challenges. This will allow them not only to interpret your data in context, but also to offer informed guidance on how your results compare to others and what actions are likely to drive meaningful impact.
An effective partner helps you understand how your data stacks up and what high-impact action can look like in your organization.
Freed Up Internal Bandwidth
Running a successful survey project involves a lot more than just sending out a link. From survey design, testing, and launch to dashboard builds and executive reporting, the process can be time-consuming. External partners take on that heavy lift so your team can stay focused on what matters most: engaging your stakeholders, facilitating meaningful conversations, and turning insights into action.
Let others handle the details so your team can focus on turning insights into actions that matter.
Callie Rushton
Director Implementation