Employee Survey
Global alternative investment manager
Client Overview
We worked with a global alternative investment management firm as part of a broader remit of sustainability support. Growing quickly across multiple locations, the firm wanted a deeper understanding of employee experience and organisational ethos to support continued scaling whilst maintaining a cohesive culture.
Objective
The firm engaged Danesmead Advisory to design and conduct an independent firm‑wide employee survey, gather clear insights into employee experience, and support the implementation of findings to ensure the continuation of a strong workplace culture. The firm sought to identify the positive attributes of its culture as well as to understand any pressing issues that may be affecting employee’s experience.
Key Actions
Designed a firm‑wide survey tailored to the organisation’s structure, culture and growth trajectory.
Held confidential one‑to‑one interviews with every staff member, including leadership, using a consistent set of questions to ensure comparability and deepen understanding of employee experience.
Produced a clear, structured report summarising findings and articulating the firm’s culture and values.
Facilitated leadership discussions to translate findings into targeted actions across communication, career development, compensation, and ways of working.
Supported the creation of a practical implementation plan to embed improvements while reinforcing the positive attributes of the firm’s ethos.
Results
Delivered clear insights into employee sentiment and cultural strengths, enabling leadership to address priority issues with clarity.
Gave staff at all levels a clear sense of being heard and valued, strengthening trust in leadership through visible follow‑up and meaningful action on feedback.
Provided leadership with clear reassurance about the strength and consistency of the firm’s culture, giving confidence in its ability to scale while maintaining core values.
Established a repeatable approach for ongoing monitoring of organisational culture.