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![A magnifying glass hovers over a smiley face icon, to illustrate the positive outcomes from measuring customer service metrics](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/6720cd7146fb0d5c71ad13d9_customer-service-metrics.png)
Learn key customer service metrics like CSAT, NPS, and CES, and discover how you can use survey software to track, analyse, and improve your customer experience.
![Image of a light bulb with the filament spelling the word 'Brand' to ullustrate the concept of brand equity](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/673c801735b765f65ed45f09_what-is-brand-equity.png)
Learn what brand equity is, why it matters, and how to measure it. Discover strategies to build trust, loyalty, and value for your brand.
![Defocused image of a busy corporate exhibition hall, to illustrate the importance of event metrics when capturing feedback from delegates and exhibitors](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/6720b2edf3a273cca54bcc4c_event-metrics.png)
Discover key event metrics to track before, during, and after your event to improve engagement, measure ROI, and make data-driven decisions.
![A collage of multiracial, multiethnic faces to illustrate the concept of best practice in running public consultations](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/6718b2f6952358ee5d1013d2_public-consultation-best-practice.png)
Discover best practices for UK public consultations, from legal frameworks and stakeholder engagement to effective survey design and data compliance.
![Closeup of a hand holding a round wooden sphere among an array of square wooden blocks, to illustrate the concept of brand metrics](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/672108081f2d5d377ddcd01d_brand-metrics.png)
Discover key brand metrics to measure awareness, perception, loyalty, and equity. Learn how surveys offer insights for strategic brand growth.
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In this webinar, learn how top companies build & measure impactful CX, with expert insight on empathy, strategy and the traits of outstanding experiences.
![Wooden blocks with random arrows and others with a single unbroken line to illustrate the topic of ad-hoc and targeted surveys](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/670d295cc0a4126e5e383c5f_ad-hoc-vs-targeted-surveys.png)
Discover the differences between ad hoc and targeted surveys, their benefits, limitations, and when to use each for effective data collection.
![Image of a heart printed on wooden blocks, with one piece being removed, to illustrate the concept of the Customer Exit Survey](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/67053c7a88a3a9a2136761f9_customer-exit-survey.png)
Discover how customer exit surveys provide critical insights into why customers leave and how to use this feedback to improve retention and growth.
![A male survey participant shows his female partner his survey response on his smartphone, to illustrate the concept of response bias in surveys](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/66fd73141fadc7c65f3757d2_response-bias-in-surveys.png)
Learn about the different types of response bias in surveys, how they affect data accuracy, and practical tips to minimise their impact on results.
![Close up image of a male customer completing a survey on his smartphone](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/66fc00f10f047e56638eb815_customer-survey-examples.png)
Discover some popular examples of customer surveys, their benefits, and how they can help improve products, services, and customer satisfaction.
![Collage with portraits of a multicutural group of citizens, to illustrate the purpose of You Said We Did feedback](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/66fd071fe21f63455ef7ae01_you-said-we-did.png)
How to use surveys in 'You Said, We Did' activities to gather feedback, drive change, and build trust with stakeholders through effective communication.
![Digitised speech bubbles float over a male users hand, to illustrate the variety of customer feedback tools available](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/66fbd094f1f816410721e21a_customer-feedback-tools.png)
Learn the importance of customer feedback, explore various feedback tools, key features to look for, and how to choose the right one for your business.
![Paper cards, illustrated with black question marks, are scattered randomly over a white background, to represent the variety of survey question examples available to researchers](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/66fbbad3b05c32cb6786e6e0_survey-question-examples.png)
Discover common example survey questions, with tips, pros and cons, and samples, to craft effective surveys that gather insightful and actionable data.
![A young female buyer uses a touch screen panel to illustrate the concept of Customer Effort Score](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/66facbdf41620f57f561eedd_customer-effort-score.png)
Learn what Customer Effort Score (CES) is, why it matters, how to measure it, and practical tips to improve customer satisfaction and retention.
![Close-up image of a questionnaire, showing a completed Likert scale example](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/66fac080161189a0551609e4_likert-scale-examples.png)
Learn how to use Likert scales in surveys to gather balanced, actionable insights with examples, best practices, common pitfalls, and analysis tips.
![Illustration of an employee with various interaction symbols hovering around the head, to illustrate the concept of an employee engagement survey](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/66c4b71fc5bdb3b213731018_employee-engagement-survey.png)
Boost employee engagement with effective surveys. Learn how to design, analyse, and act on insights to drive productivity and positive workplace culture.
![A young female employee sits at her laptop contemplating her response to an online survey measuring wellbeing](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/66e1618dec3b6a1c0eca4575_how-to-measure-wellbeing.png)
Learn how to measure wellbeing effectively using surveys, frameworks, and data analysis to improve health, happiness, and productivity in organisations.
![A male hand selects one wooden block from a choice out of 5, to illustrate the concept of the single-choice question](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/66e063bb388ae16e122bcb27_single-choice-question.png)
Learn the benefits of single-choice questions in surveys, how they improve data quality, boost response rates, and simplify analysis for accurate insights.
![An employee sits at his laptop, providing feedback using an online survey tool](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/66d880fc018902316b6d89a5_employee-feedback-tools.png)
Discover the importance of employee feedback tools in boosting engagement, fostering growth, and shaping a positive, trust-based company culture.
![Male researcher looking puzzled and scratching his head, to illustrate the concept of how to get customer feedback](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/66bcd96daafb5429169df00b_how-to-get-customer-feedback.png)
Learn how to effectively gather, analyse, and act on customer feedback to drive business growth, improve products, and enhance customer experience.
![Image of a crowd of pedestrians walking in a city, to illustrate the concept of public consultation](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/66d6e16aabd555ae24749cb0_what-is-public-consultation.png)
Learn about the importance of public consultation, how it enhances citizen engagement, and why it's key to transparent, democratic decision-making.
![Two workers in an engineering environment discuss ways to enhance their work, to illustrate the concept of improving employee experience](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/66d6f03a847381254796f17d_how-to-improve-employee-experience.png)
Discover the key strategies to enhance employee experience, boost engagement, and improve business outcomes in your organisation.
![What is a pulse survey?](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/6417b44f181646d6f9012b76_what-is-a-pulse-survey.jpeg)
Discover the benefits of pulse surveys, their role in boosting engagement, and how to design effective, customised surveys for real-time employee insights.
![A female customer relaxes at home, expressing a positive sentiment by smiling at her smartphone](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/66d5e63a83f4e34a5fdf30e5_what-is-customer-sentiment.png)
Discover the importance of customer sentiment, how it differs from satisfaction, and key strategies for measuring it to boost loyalty and business success.
![Illustration of speech bubbles and question marks to illustrate the concept of structured and unstructured questions](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/66d58a3ed694d3b647d7a2f2_structured-vs-unstructured-questions.png)
Learn when to use structured vs unstructured questions in surveys. Discover their benefits, use cases, and how to combine them for insightful data.
![A hand holding a pen ticks an NPS survey in the positive box, leaving the negative and neutral boxes un-checked](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/66c5c380ace5e91e122c1d8d_nps-survey.png)
In this guide to Net Promoter Score (NPS) surveys, learn how to design, distribute, and act on NPS to boost customer loyalty and business growth.
![Image of a hand either adding or taking away a brick from a wall, to illustrate the concept of employee retention](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/66c484abbb66dace5cdbc8aa_employee-retention-survey.png)
Discover how employee retention surveys can uncover turnover risks, boost engagement, and help build a loyal, high-performing workforce.
![A female employee sits at a laptop providing anonymous feedback via an online survey](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/66bc8839b8ed2a175dca5350_anonymous-feedback-from-employee.png)
Learn how to gather anonymous employee feedback effectively, ensuring confidentiality, improving workplace culture, and driving continuous improvement.
![Two customers choose a new mobile phone, to illustrate customer effort score in a retail context](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/66bb7d352f0c63b5a81365d4_what-is-a-good-customer-effort-score.png)
Learn how to improve customer retention by reducing effort with Customer Effort Score (CES). Discover what makes a good CES and how to boost it.
![Woman involved in employee engagement activity with her work colleagues](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/647731e18aee87845fac3509_Employee-Engagement-Metrics-Measure-And-Improve-Staff-Engagement.jpg)
Measure and improve employee engagement with key metrics, effective strategies, and tools to boost workforce satisfaction and productivity.
![A researcher uses an online survey to ask a respondent questions](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/66bb5b3b7f723859e4db05d5_surveys-for-research.png)
Discover why surveys are essential for research, such as broad reach, effective data collection, and ability to gather quantitative and qualitative insights.
![A woman browses in a retail store, to illustrate customer experience](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/66bb32d70aead76beb3ba463_why-customer-experience-matters.png)
Discover why Customer Experience (CX) is crucial for brand loyalty, trust, and growth. Learn how to enhance CX and its impact on business success.
![Image to illustrate the concept of mandatory questions and their relevance to survey response rates](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/6478a9bd7ee8050819896f33_Mandatory-Questions-In-Surveys-Yes-Or-No.jpg)
Learn the pros and cons of mandatory survey questions, how to use them effectively, and alternative strategies to boost response rates and data quality.
![A returning employee's hand holds up a note reading "Welcome back"](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/64022de562115a8189fe542a/66b33f0b85e61ff84009b646_return-to-work.png)
Learn how to conduct effective return-to-work interviews, ensuring smooth employee reintegration, addressing concerns, and supporting well-being.