10 things to evaluate before you buy

Defining success

Why it matters

Highly engaged teams achieve 23% higher profitability than those with low engagement. That's why choosing the right employee voice platform isn't just an HR decision, it's a business decision. Buying software without defining success usually ends in disappointment. Before comparing features, ask yourself: “What problem are we actually trying to solve?”

What to look for

  • Are we trying to improve engagement?
  • Reduce turnover?
  • Improve manager effectiveness?
  • Give frontline employees a voice?
  • Measure culture?
  • Improve advocacy?

Questions to ask vendors

  1. “How does your platform help us measure success?”
  2. “Which KPIs do customers typically improve?”
  3. “How quickly should we expect to see results?”
  4. “Have you helped others with this challenge?”
  5. “Do you have the customer stories to prove your effectiveness?”
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