As a business owner myself, I know how easy it is to get caught up in the day-to-day and assume we know how our people are feeling. After all, if no one is raising issues, things must be fine… right? Unfortunately, that’s rarely the case.

The truth is, employees don’t always speak up, especially in small and medium businesses where people may worry about rocking the boat. But when staff disengage quietly, you feel it in other ways: higher turnover, more sick days, and dips in productivity. That’s why running a proper employee engagement or culture survey is so powerful.

A survey creates a safe, anonymous way for your team to share what’s really on their minds – what’s working, what’s not, and what would make their experience better. The insights you get aren’t just “nice to know”, they’re a practical roadmap to improving retention, motivation, and performance. Instead of guessing, you’ll be able to target the real issues holding your team back.

The benefits are huge:

• Retention – Address the reasons people might be thinking about leaving before they hand in their resignation.
• Engagement – Discover what drives your team’s energy + focus & do more of it.
• Productivity – Uncover simple barriers that, once removed, can make work smoother and faster.

At HR Dynamics, we’re big believers in keeping things practical and actionable. That’s why we’ve partnered with Exsona to offer you their Mini-Diagnostic. It’s a short, sharp survey that highlights your biggest opportunities for improvement without overwhelming you. They take care of everything and within 2 weeks you’ll have a simple report that explains what’s happening in your organisation & recommends key improvement actions. For HRD clients, Exsona’s Award winning Chief People Officer (Ivan Pierce) will even talk you through your results and action plan personally.

And here’s the bonus: we’ve negotiated an exclusive deal so you can access the Mini-Diagnostic for just $5,000 (+GST) if booked in September or October. Exsona usually charges big corporates $30,000 - $40,000 to provide a similar offering.

So, if you’ve been thinking about taking the pulse of your workplace but haven’t had the time, money or tools, this is the perfect chance. A small step now could save you a lot of headaches (and recruitment costs!) down the track.

Let’s make sure your people are engaged, supported, and here for the long haul.

Rebecca Wright

Director – HR Dynamics