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Layoff survivor research methods compared
Pulse survey, skip-levels, consultant and Koji on seven criteria
A comparison of four ways to learn what employees think after a layoff: a pulse survey, skip-level meetings and one-to-ones, an outside consultant, and AI-moderated interviews in Koji. It covers depth, candour, consistency, speed, reach, the mix of counts and quotes, and analysis effort. Each option has a place, and the table is a starting point for choosing between them, not a verdict.
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| Pulse survey | Skip-levels and 1:1s | Outside consultant | Koji | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The why behind the score | Rarely, one comment box | Yes, if they speak up | Yes, in a few chats | AI follow-up on every answer |
| Candour about leadership | Limited by fear of being traced | Low, the boss is in the room | Medium, an outsider with a name | No manager or HR in the chat |
| Same questions for everyone | Yes | No, varies by leader | Varies by interviewer | Yes, same guide and probes |
| Speed to a readout | Fast | Slow, one meeting at a time | Weeks | Report builds as interviews arrive |
| Reach across segments | High | Low, whoever has a slot | Low to medium | Anyone with the link, in their time |
| Counts and quotes together | Counts only | Quotes only | Quotes, hand coded | Both, quotes linked to findings |
| Analysis effort for HR | Low | High, notes to merge | Low, but outsourced | Low, themes and quotes drafted |
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