Employee engagement support

Why an engaged workforce matters

Employee engagement has never been more important. 

With only 10% of UK employees actively engaged, the case for investing in culture and engagement has never been stronger.

At Hunter Adams, we help organisations understand, measure and improve how their people feel about work. As an experienced HR consultancy, we combine employee engagement surveys, focus groups and practical HR support to turn insights into meaningful action.

Employee engagement is proven to:

When your people feel heard, valued and supported, they stay longer, perform better and become your strongest advocates.

Contact us today to explore how we can help you improve engagement across your business

The cost of disengagement

Disengagement is both a cultural and commercial issue. According to Gallup, the cost of disengagement is roughly 34% of each disengaged employee’s salary. That’s £3,400 for every £10,000 earned, amounting to around £257 billion annually across the UK economy.

How we help

1. Online employee engagement surveys

Our employee engagement software is a powerful platform designed to capture meaningful feedback on key areas such as communication, wellbeing, pay and benefits, leadership, and workload.

 

Our survey helps you to:

Benefits include:

2. Focus groups that bring your culture to life

Our independently facilitated focus groups create a safe and open space for colleagues to share honest feedback. Each 90-minute session captures authentic experiences and identifies opportunities for positive change.

 

We explore themes such as:

These sessions build trust, psychological safety, and a shared understanding. The findings are summarised and presented to leadership with clear recommendations and top priorities for improvement.

 

Why it works:

3. Integrated engagement approach

For a complete picture, we combine surveys and focus groups to provide both data and context. Numbers show what’s happening, whereas stories explain why.

 

Benefits of our integrated approach:

Our HR consultants translate data into actionable strategies, ensuring that insights drive tangible results, not just those reports that gather dust.

 

Clients who use our integrated approach see:

Why work with Hunter Adams

As experienced HR professionals, we know that engagement is about measurement and momentum. We turn feedback into forward action.

We bring:

With over two decades of experience leading change, designing development programmes and delivering employee engagement initiatives across global organisations, Sarah brings insight, energy and practical know-how to every project.
Sarah Beaumont
Director of HR at Hunter Adams

What our clients say

Ready to improve employee engagement?

Your people are your biggest asset. When they feel valued, your business performs better.

Let’s talk about how we can help you build a more motivated, resilient and connected workforce.

Frequently asked questions

What is employee engagement?

Employee engagement is the emotional connection employees feel towards their work, their team and the organisation. Engaged employees are motivated, productive and committed to helping the business succeed.

Improving employee engagement starts with listening. We help you identify what matters most to your people, then design clear actions to address it; from leadership training and communication improvements to wellbeing and recognition initiatives.

An employee engagement survey is a structured way to measure how people feel about their work and workplace. Our employee engagement software gathers feedback quickly and confidentially, helping leaders make informed, people-first decisions.

An employee engagement questionnaire explores areas like leadership, communication, culture and well-being. We tailor our questionnaires to your organisation’s goals so you can pinpoint what’s working and where to focus improvement.

Employee engagement strategies might include:

  • Recognition programmes that celebrate success
  • Regular feedback and listening sessions
  • Wellbeing and workload balance initiatives
  • Clear communication and leadership visibility

Small, consistent actions make the most significant difference.

According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report, only 21% of employees globally, and just 10% in the UK, are actively engaged at work. Improving engagement even slightly can have a major impact on productivity, retention and profitability.

We’re not survey providers, we’re experienced HR consultants who turn insights into action. We help you make sense of the data, prioritise what matters most, and take clear, confident steps towards a more engaged and high-performing workforce.