Methodology

Delve into our world-class, academically rigorous methodology, which underpins our b-Heard survey, helping us make the world a better workplace.

Data Integrity & Anonymity

• Can Surveys Be Excluded From Analysis?
• What Are Anonymity Rules In Workplace Insight Tool (WIT)?
• How We Ensure The Integrity Of The Data We Report Upon?

Eligibility For Best Companies Accreditation And Lists

• What Makes An Organisation Eligible For Best Companies Accreditation And Lists?
• What Makes An Employee Eligible?
• Regional List Methodology And Eligibility

Statements & The 8 Factors of Engagement

• Best Companies Methodology
• How Were The 24 Core b-Heard Survey Statements Identified?
• What Is MC³, And It's Elements And Sub-Elements?
• What Is The Russell Circumplex Model?
• What Is The 1-7 Scale, How Does It Translate For Negatively Phrased Statements?

Scoring Calculations & Thresholds

• Are Response Rates Used In Calculating Engagement Scores?
• Explanation Of Scoring Procedures
• How Are MC³ Threshold Scores Calculated?
• What Are The Managerial Thresholds In MC³?
• What Are Benchmarks And How Are They Calculated?
• What’s A Stretch Benchmark, An Entry Benchmark And A Mid-benchmark?
• What Is Headcount Adjusted Scoring And How It Works Within MC³?
• What Is Pearson Correlation Calculation?
• What Is Headcount Adjusted Scoring?