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Display Options: Questions & Dimensions

  • Individual Questions in the Heatmap: The heatmap always displays individual questions to provide detailed insights. A mode in which dimensions can be expanded and the subordinate questions become visible only upon clicking (drill-down) is not available.
  • Evaluating Dimensions (Clusters): It is currently not possible in Honestly heatmaps to display only the dimensions (i.e., clusters) without the individual questions.
For very large catalogs (e.g., 60–80 questions), this can quickly lead to a lack of clarity in the display.

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Best Practices for Improved Clarity

  • Cluster questions clearly: Questions should be clearly and meaningfully assigned to dimensions and named unambiguously.
  • Segmented analysis: Heatmaps or analyses should be specifically conducted per attribute (e.g., team, location, etc.) or time period.
  • Use filters purposefully: The data base can be selectively reduced through filtering and segmentation functions (see below).
  • Separate analyses per dimension: It is often clearer to create a dedicated heatmap or analysis for each dimension.

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Benchmarks and Comparison at the Attribute Level

  • Internal Benchmark: The comparison values (“Internal Benchmark”) refer to data from across the entire organization.
  • Compare with: Data restricted due to access permissions can nonetheless be displayed as a comparison value at the attribute level. Even with limited access (e.g., just one unit), benchmarks are calculated according to a user’s own assignment.
  • Comparison at higher levels: A benchmark for areas above one’s own unit can only be displayed if access rights to that area also exist.
More information: For further details, see the Honestly article: How do I compare employees on heatmap and score charts?

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Filters, Permissions, and Attribute Visibility

  • Flexible filters: Any number of approved attributes can be combined and filtered for heatmap analysis.
  • Permissions : The availability of filters and visibility is determined by the permissions assigned in the Honestly account.
Tip: How does attribute configuration work? Go to “Employees” in the “Settings” section … … and open “Attribute Management.” Next, locate the attribute you wish to modify and click on “Edit.” A new window will open, giving you the option to rename the attribute. Also you can make the attribute visible/invisible according to predefined roles:
You can request individual support for analysis or dashboard optimization at any time from your Honestly Customer Success Manager (service@honestly.com).

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Summary

  • Heatmaps always display individual questions, not clusters/dimensions.
  • Benchmarks and filters are determined by access rights.
  • Clear clustering and segmentation of analyses increase clarity and the quality of insights.