In today’s fast-paced, hybrid, and remote-first work environments, employee recognition remains one of the most powerful tools for boosting morale and engagement. So, why not use a recognition survey to see hows it’s doingBut here’s the big question:
Is your recognition program actually working?
Without real feedback from your team, you’re just guessing. That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce our newest feature:
Surveys by Bucketlist — Powered by Hotjar
An integrated, easy-to-use recognition survey tool designed by Bucketlist to help organizations collect feedback, measure recognition impact, and make data-informed decisions that drive engagement and retention.
Why Gathering Employee Feedback Is Critical
Great cultures don’t happen by accident—they’re built intentionally, and feedback is the foundation. Thats where a recognition survey will come in.
In fact, companies with engaged employees outperform competitors by 21% in profitability. At the same time, organizations that don’t measure employee sentiment are more likely to face silent disengagement, rising turnover, and lower productivity.
Employee feedback and a recognition survey helps you:
- Pinpoint what’s motivating or demotivating your team
- Improve the employee experience before people start walking out the door
- Foster a culture of listening and transparency
- Adapt your recognition program to what actually matters to your people
When employees feel heard, they feel valued—and that leads to stronger retention, greater trust, and better business outcomes.
What the Data Says
- 85% of employees say they’re more likely to stay at a company that regularly listens to feedback
- Organizations that act on employee feedback see 14.9% lower turnover
- Highly engaged employees are 2.5x more likely to report being recognized at work
Put simply, listening to your team—and acting on what they say—is a competitive advantage.
What Makes Surveys by Bucketlist Different?
We’ve created a feedback experience that’s seamless, fast, and impactful—without adding extra tools or complexity. Here’s what’s under the hood:
40+ Survey Templates
Launch industry-standard surveys like:
- eNPS (Employee Net Promoter Score)
- Employee engagement pulse checks
- Recognition effectiveness
- Onboarding and exit feedback
- Well-being and psychological safety
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
Custom Survey Creation
Create fully tailored surveys or a tailored recognition survey using a drag-and-drop interface or AI-powered suggestions—perfect for capturing unique insights specific to your culture.
One-Click Distribution
Surveys appear directly within the Bucketlist platform—where your employees already engage—so there’s no need for extra links, logins, or systems.
Real-Time Feedback
Analyze responses instantly through Hotjar’s dashboard. Identify trends, track sentiment, and build strategies based on actual employee experiences.
What’s Included?
Surveys by Bucketlist is available to Gold Plan customers and includes:
- Full integration with Hotjar
- 40+ pre-built survey templates
- Custom survey builder
- Anonymous, honest feedback collection
- Response limits that scale with your company size (up to 10,000/month)
- Easy onboarding and setup by our CS team
What Can You Learn?
Surveys help you uncover:
- How recognized employees really feel
- What’s driving engagement—or holding it back
- How to make your recognition program more impactful
- Where to invest in improving employee well-being and connection
These aren’t vanity metrics—they’re actionable insights that impact culture, retention, and performance.
Ready to See It in Action?
If you’re a current Bucketlist customer, talk to your CSM to get started with Surveys today. If you’re new to the platform, we’d love to show you how Surveys—paired with a powerful recognition program—can transform your culture.
Book a demo now and see Surveys by Bucketlist in action.
Listening to your people isn’t just good HR—it’s smart business. Surveys by Bucketlist helps you close the loop, act with intention, and build a workplace your people won’t want to leave.
