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The Manchester start-up transforming the way Brits engage at work

Manchester start-up Stribe is changing the way Brits engage at work, with its award-winning survey software platform designed to make teams happier and healthier.

Co-founded by Kieran Innes, a seasoned tech leader and Forbes 30 under 30 recipient, Stribe launched in 2020 and has grown to one of the UK’s leading employee
engagement platforms with an impressive line-up of local and international clients.

One of those customers, Wigan & Leigh College have achieved transformational results since introducing Stribe including:
● Improved annual employee survey response rates from 32% to 82%.
● Reduced staff turnover to 15% (versus a national average of 27%).
● Increased their student satisfaction levels to an all-time high of 86% (versus a
national average of 76%).
● Implemented initiatives that have resulted in 86% of staff agreeing the College
takes positive action in relation to their wellbeing.

The HR software platform has a suite of features to help business leaders engage their workforce and improve employee voice, but Stribe’s bread and butter is anonymous surveys.

CEO Kieran Innes says organisations that aren’t utilising anonymous employee
feedback in 2024 are doing themselves and their employees a disservice.

He said: “The research is unequivocal, when people feel safe to speak up at work about their challenges and experiences – everything else improves for that business. Trust in leadership, retention, motivation, productivity – all of it.

“Any business that isn’t giving their team a means to provide anonymous feedback in
today’s landscape is doing themselves a disservice.”

Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2023 report revealed that the UK remains one of the most disengaged workforces in Europe, ranking 33 out of 38 among peer countries.

Innes says the solution starts with leaders, and their willingness to listen and advocate positive action for their teams.

“Employee disengagement is a complicated web of factors, but the best place to start is by simply listening to your employees. Give them a safe space to voice their concerns, act accordingly, and go from there,” he added.

Since its inception, the start-up continues to make waves in the HR and people industry.

Earlier this year, two of Stribe’s clients – Datesand Ltd. and J’adore Models – were
recognised at the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter annual Good
Employment Awards. Winning ‘Best for Employee Engagement – SME’ and ‘Best for
Inclusion – SME’ respectively.

Helen Greaney
Helen Greaney
I'm a journalist with more than 18 years' experience on local, regional and national newspapers, as well as PR and digital marketing. Crime and the courts is my specialist area but I'm also keen to hear your stories concerning Manchester and the greater North West region.
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