So called pulse survey has innumerable flaws, too many well known to innumerate here.
The real pulse comes through from sentiments expressed in boards like this because many enterprises like VZ do not genuinely promote a culture of transparency and accountability.
What we lack in width, we exceed in depth. Our strength isn’t in size, but in the depth of commitment, knowledge, and experience.
The Pike Effect
A pike fish can stop hunting after hitting a clear barrier too many times. Even when the barrier is removed, it may still refuse to chase prey and can starve with food all around it. That is the Pike Effect, and it shows up in leadership more than we want to admit.
We have all seen capable employees stop speaking up after being ignored, criticized, or reprimanded. Later, leadership asks for feedback, but the room is silent. The wall may be gone, but the habit it created remains
Open communication is how you prevent that silence from taking root. Leaders have to make it safe to share ideas, ask questions, and raise concerns without fear of embarrassment or punishment. When people see that input leads to action, even a small action, they start trusting the space again.
Pulse surveys apparently indicated employees want to be back in office
Pulse is not private. You didn't sign anything with them
Pulse surveys were created for them to show they are “ listening and value feedback”. Most companies do this to keep employees thinking they company cares. Sure they will do a few small things here and there, but ultimately it’s a show. Same as the community service initiative of 1 million hours, which was just to keep the government/fcc happy.
Verizon has been permeated by a culture of fear for a long time..speak up and you’re “difficult” and on the next RIF list
Pulse surveys are Joke and waste of money and resources. Nothing anonymous there and all questions are stupid.