Overview of Feedback Channels at Honestly: Survey Types and Participation Methods

Participation Channels in Honestly Surveys

Honestly offers multiple channels for survey participation, ensuring you can collect valuable feedback across your organization—flexibly and with clear focus. This enables you to reach both internal and external audiences effectively. For additional guidance on notifying your employees about surveys, please refer to the article How do I inform my employees about surveys? (Push notifications and our E-Mail function).

1. Standard Survey (Personalized Invitation)

• Participants receive a direct, personalized invitation via email.

• Individual responses can be tracked, with key attributes such as location, department, or team automatically linked for advanced reporting and segmentation.

• Ideal for precise analysis and targeted reporting.
• For further details, see How can employees participate in surveys via email?.

2. Open Link / QR Code

• Generate a public access link or QR code to be shared with anyone—ideal for external partners, temporary staff, or employees without a corporate email address.

• Facilitates maximum reach and flexibility, enables anonymous feedback, and is suitable in environments where confidentiality is essential.

• Practical implementation tips are available in Can employees participate in surveys via link or QR code?.

3. Feedback Terminals or Kiosks (BCE)

• Suitable for work environments without fixed workstations, such as production floors or healthcare facilities.

• Surveys can be accessed via centrally placed terminals or kiosks, usually through open links, allowing all staff to provide feedback at their convenience, even without personal or corporate devices.

• Detailed instructions can be found in How can employees without an email address participate in the survey?.

Channel Comparison: Use Cases, Advantages, and Target Audiences

Each participation method in Honestly is designed to match varying operational needs, ensuring every employee has a voice—empowering your organization to gather relevant, actionable feedback across all roles and working environments.