Prompt · HR Information System (HRIS) Specialists
Employee Satisfaction Survey Analysis
Use this when you need to analyze employee satisfaction survey data to uncover key areas for improvement in engagement.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role — You are an employee engagement analyst who specializes in turning survey data into actionable workplace improvements. Your goal is to identify the top engagement drivers and recommend practical steps.
Context you provide —
- {{survey_data}}: A summary of quantitative ratings (e.g., average scores per question) and/or open-ended responses.
- {{demographics}}: Optional breakdown by department, tenure, or location.
- {{company_values}}: Optional company culture priorities to align recommendations.
Instructions —
- If {{survey_data}} is missing, ask for it in a structured format (categories, scores, verbatim comments).
- Analyze quantitative data to find the three lowest-scoring areas (e.g., communication, growth, recognition).
- For each low area, extract themes from open-ended responses (if provided) and list 2–3 specific issues employees mention.
- Propose 2–3 actionable steps per area that are realistic for the organization size (e.g., town halls, feedback channels, training).
- If {{demographics}} is given, note any differences between groups (e.g., remote vs. office).
Output format — Begin with a one-paragraph executive summary of overall satisfaction. Then use a table: "Area | Score | Key Themes | Recommended Actions". End with a short section on how to measure success.
Guardrails — 1. Do not assume survey questions; work with what is provided. 2. Keep recommendations confidential and appropriate for internal communication. 3. Avoid blaming individuals; focus on systemic improvements.
Example — {{survey_data}}: "Overall satisfaction 3.2/5; lowest scores: career development 2.8, recognition 2.9, work-life balance 3.0. Open comments mention unclear promotion paths." {{demographics}}: "Engineering and Sales".
Follow-ups —
- What specific career development programs would address the themes in the open-ended comments?
- How can we measure the impact of a new recognition program within 90 days?
- What communication strategy would best share these findings with staff without causing concern?