“We were unsure on how The Happiness Survey could benefit us at first but it has helped us to understand the strengths and weaknesses we face as a workforce. It has provided us with insight into our employees day to day challenges which has helped us design a roadmap for the business.”

The Happiness Survey

The Happiness Survey is our flagship diagnostic tool, designed specifically for construction. It measures 18 drivers of engagement, benchmarks results against industry data, and combines quantitative insights with lived employee experiences through participant interviews.

  • A tailored diagnostic tool, designed specifically for the construction industry.
  • Every client receives a comms strategy to drive high participation (lowest rate achieved: 77%).
  • Human-led analysis with a customised report on each company’s unique strengths and weaknesses.
  • 20% of employees interviewed to capture lived experience, bringing data to life.
  • A fully customised engagement report and clear link between survey results and action: every finding maps to process, structure & behaviour interventions and support.

A leading London construction business saw measurable results within 18 months:

  • One client achieved 18% uplift across all engagement questions over 18 months.
  • Uplifts to individual statements such as “I see myself working for the company in two years time.” of +36% agreement. This is an increase of 88 people in agreement in a 250-person business.
  • Clients that remeasure engagement after working with us see significant uplifts across all drivers including career opportunities, trust in leadership, company values, and culture statements.

Engagement is the strongest driver of retention in a people-asset heavy industry like construction. Companies that listen to their teams and act on feedback build trust, loyalty, and resilience.

• Benchmarking engagement allows leaders to see how they compare with peers and track year-on-year progress.
• Combining data with lived experience brings depth — helping leaders understand not just what their people think, but why.
• When employees see results shared and acted on, it reinforces that their voices matter.

+58%
Up to +58% agreement uplifts to individual survey statements.*
84%
Average participation rate across all surveys delivered.
5000+
Construction workers participated in The Happiness Survey.
+18%
Up to +18% uplift in agreement across all survey questions.*
* Uplifts are achieved by clients who have implements a program of work with us.

What topics are covered in The Happiness Survey?

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

CUlture

Values & Vision

innovation

Remuneration

COLLABORATION & TEAMWORK

Flexible Working

Career Progression

Inspiring Leadership

Learning & Development

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Autonomy & Mastery

Company Benefits

relationships with superiors

Communication & Transparency

relationships with colleagues

Job
Security

Recognition & Appreciation