Last updated July 2026
If you’ve ever looked at your employee survey results and wondered “Is this score actually good?” you’re not alone.
Benchmarked survey questions allow you to compare your results against recognised employee engagement standards or other organisations, giving your data context and helping you understand what “good” really looks like.
Instead of relying on assumptions, you can make decisions based on measurable comparisons and track progress more confidently over time.
Stribe’s benchmarked scores will tell you how you measure up in comparison with our expansive data set – made up of data from industries all around the UK.
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A benchmarked question is simply a question that has its responses compared against a standard or average from a larger group – such as industry expectations or past performance data.
The aim of benchmarking question scores and data in your employee surveys is to help you understand how you are performing relative to other organisations and identify areas for improvement within your workplace.
With Stribe you can benchmark against themes like mental health, employee wellbeing, engagement, leadership, personal development and more.
Considering the pros and cons, it’s clear that there’s a time and a place for benchmarking.
You should use benchmark questions when you want to gain a clear understanding of how your organisation stacks up against industry standards and identify areas for improvement.
This could potentially be when you’re surveying a particular area for the first time, or you don’t have past data within your organisation to compare to.
Benchmarking is also useful for setting realistic goals. However it’s important to avoid over-relying on benchmarks if your organisation has unique circumstances or already has its own past data to compare to.
Balancing benchmark data with your own internal metrics is a well-rounded approach to employee engagement.
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About the author
Lucy Harvey, CEO at Stribe, has 11+ years’ experience in purpose-driven leadership roles across health, wellbeing, internal communications, employee engagement, and marketing. She is passionate about creating workplaces where people are happy, fulfilled, and feel comfortable and safe to talk.
