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Setting up your online survey

When surveying online you can choose how your employees will log in to the online survey site. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. Use the table below to help you decide which method is right for you.

Domain Name Anyone with an email account @yourcompany.com can fill out the survey

Advantage:
- Easy to set up.

Disadvantages:
- No way to track non-respondants.
- Multi site companies run the risk of employees employees selecting the incorrect worksite at login

OR
Upload Upload email addresses for each person to be surveyed.

Each employee uses his or her own email address to log in to the survey site

Advantage:
- Greater control over who may access online survey
- You can track and email people who have not yet completed survey. This allows you to send an email reminder to individuals who have not yet completed the survey.

Disadvantage:
- More time consuming to set up. You must compile an email list of the individuals to be surveyed

    How to get a good response rate:
    • Visibly involve management - have email or reminders come from senior management
    • Have a prize drawing for all employees who complete survey on the first day, second day, etc.
    • Recruit help at the work group level Track responses and send reminder emails!