Employee Engagement Score

KPI Name

Employee Engagement Score

Alternative Names

Workplace Satisfaction Score

KPI Description

Measures how engaged and motivated employees are within an organization.

Category

Human Resources (HR)

KPI Type

Quantitative, Lagging

Target Audience

HR Managers, Business Owners, Executives

Formula

Employee Engagement Score = (Total Positive Responses ÷ Total Responses) × 100

Calculation Example

If 800 out of 1,000 employees rate engagement positively, Score = (800 ÷ 1,000) × 100 = 80%

Data Source

Employee surveys, feedback tools

Tracking Frequency

Quarterly, Annually

Optimal Value

Higher is better; above 75% is ideal.

Minimum Acceptable Value

A low score suggests disengagement and potential turnover.

Benchmark

Industry benchmarks: Tech ~70-85%, Retail ~50-70%, Healthcare ~60-80%

Recommended Chart Type

Bar chart (to compare departments), Line chart (to track trends)

How It Appears in Reports

Displayed in HR reports to assess workplace morale.

Why Is This KPI Important?

Indicates workforce motivation and likelihood to stay.

Typical Problems and Limitations

Engagement scores can be subjective and influenced by recent events.

Actions for Poor Results

Enhance workplace culture, improve leadership communication, offer career growth opportunities.

Related KPIs

Employee Retention Rate, Productivity per Employee, Absenteeism Rate

Real-Life Examples

A tech firm increased engagement from 68% to 82% by implementing an employee recognition program.

Most Common Mistakes

Focusing on engagement scores without addressing work-life balance.