Employee Satisfaction Score (ESS)
Overall employee satisfaction rating aggregated across multiple dimensions
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FORMULA
ESS = Sum of All Satisfaction Ratings / (Number of Responses × Number of Questions)
Alternate Calculations
Simple Average
Total Points / Number of ResponsesWhat is Employee Satisfaction Score?
Employee Satisfaction Score aggregates employee ratings across key dimensions like leadership clarity, resource support, work-life balance, and career growth. This metric provides insight into overall employee experience and organizational effectiveness.
Typically measured on a 1-5 or 1-10 scale, ESS helps identify specific areas for improvement and track sentiment changes over time.
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Sample Data
| quarter | avgScore | respondents | scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | 3.4 | 180 | 1-5 |
| Q2 2025 | 3.6 | 185 | 1-5 |
| Q3 2025 | 3.8 | 192 | 1-5 |
| Q4 2025 | 4 | 200 | 1-5 |
Required Data Columns
Employee IDSatisfaction Ratings