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Diagnose Disengagement Drivers: Find Out What's Really Undermining Employee Engagement --- Based on What They Say

TL;DR: What this template does

This template analyzes employee interviews and open-ended survey responses to uncover the core reasons behind disengagement.
Upload your feedback data and get a structured report on engagement blockers, ranked by frequency and emotional impact.

Why low engagement isn't always about perks

Engagement erodes in moments: micro-frustrations, misalignment, unmet needs.

This template reveals the hidden patterns behind disengagement — in the words of your employees.

Definition: Disengagement drivers are recurring themes in employee feedback that signal dissatisfaction, low motivation, or cultural misfit — extracted from natural language responses.

How does this template work?

Step 1: Upload Interviews and Open-Ended Survey Responses
  • Use pulse surveys, feedback forms, 1:1s, or internal listening sessions
  • Accepts text, audio, or video
  • Best with 20–50 pieces of feedback per department or cohort
Step 2: Extract Themes — Employee Engagement
  • AI detects tone, frustration signals, unmet expectations, trust breakdowns
  • Tags friction points by theme (manager, workload, recognition, career growth)
  • Quantifies emotional intensity + recurrence
Step 3: Output — Engagement Drivers Report
  • Top 5–10 disengagement themes with supporting quotes
  • Trends by function, tenure, or location
  • Downloadable for HRBPs, EX leads, or leadership review

What benefits does this template provide?

BenefitDescriptionImpact
Targeted RetentionFocus efforts on what’s actually driving disengagementReduce churn + quiet quitting
Faster InsightsSkip weeks of manual theme taggingSave HR analyst hours
Cultural AlignmentSee where the experience breaks from the promiseStrengthen internal trust
Real-Time ListeningRefresh monthly or quarterly to spot shifts earlyBuild agile employee strategy

How do different teams use this template?

People Ops + HRBPs — Prioritize interventions with precision
EX + Culture Leads — Detect root causes before symptoms escalate
Leadership — Understand what’s lowering energy + engagement
Internal Comms — Improve tone and narrative alignment

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this with just text-based surveys?
Absolutely — open-ended questions are ideal for this use case.
How can the insights be used to improve management and leadership?
The data can highlight areas where management is falling short, such as inadequate communication or lack of support. By addressing these areas, leadership can foster a more engaged and motivated workforce, leading to better team performance and morale.
How is this different from an eNPS score?
This shows why the score is low — with emotional signal + quote context.

What Teams Are Saying

“Insight7 helped us see what was killing morale beneath the surface — before it showed up in turnover. The speed and clarity were next level.”


— Katie Branch, VP, Interprofessional Education

Want to know what's silently eroding your employee experience?