Survey example: Employee survey about change management

This is an example of an AI survey about change management for employees—see and try the example now.

Creating an employee change management survey that actually gets honest, actionable feedback is tough. Most approaches feel clunky and rarely capture the nuance behind employee reactions.

At Specific, we've seen firsthand how conversational, AI-powered surveys transform employee feedback and change management. The tools on this page are all part of Specific’s platform for smarter, more insightful surveys.

What is a conversational survey and why AI makes it better for employees

Collecting effective employee feedback during change management is a major challenge. Traditional forms miss context, and employees often give half-hearted answers or skip questions if they feel misunderstood. When we rely on old-school survey tools, it's no wonder that 70% of change management projects fail to hit their goals [1].

This is where using an AI survey builder truly changes the game. Instead of a bland form, it feels like a real conversation—simple, familiar, and less intimidating for employees. With automatic, dynamic follow-ups, we capture more context with every answer.

Just look at the differences:

Why use AI for employee surveys?

• AI-powered survey examples adapt to what employees are actually saying, not what we think they’ll say.

• The AI survey generator makes setup effortless—no more overthinking question logic or worrying about missing key areas.

• Employees are much more likely to open up when the survey "talks back" and follows where the conversation naturally leads.

On top of that, Specific delivers a best-in-class experience: both creators and respondents benefit from a conversational survey that’s intuitive and feels like a guided chat, not just ticking boxes. According to TechRadar, AI-driven survey tools now offer real-time interpretation and richer data quality, a must-have for modern change management feedback [6].

Want advice on best employee survey questions for change management? Or guidance on how to create your own AI-driven employee change survey? We’ve got you covered.

Automatic follow-up questions based on previous reply

With Specific, the AI doesn’t just collect answers—it listens and responds. As employees answer, the AI asks smart, contextual follow-up questions in real time, probing deeper when needed but never going off-script. This means instead of one-size-fits-all forms, every employee can actually explain the “why”—allowing us to uncover resistance, hesitations, and new ideas we’d typically miss.

Here’s what happens if we skip those follow-ups:

• Employee: “I’m not sure about the new workflow.”

• (No follow-up) – We end up with a vague concern, but no details—or worse, a misinterpretation.

• AI follow-up: “What is it about the new workflow that feels unclear or concerning to you?”

With automatic probing, we get straight to context—the real blockers or misunderstandings. That’s why organizations report much higher engagement with conversational feedback. Follow-ups don’t just collect data, they unlock clarity and drive trust. Employee resistance is a leading reason change fails—37% of staff resist change, with 41% citing mistrust in leadership [2]. If we don’t get to the “why,” we keep running into the same obstacles.

Ready to see how this works? Try generating a survey and watch the conversation unfold in real time. There’s nothing else quite like it. More details on this automatic follow-up question feature here.

Follow-ups are what turn an AI survey into a true conversational survey. This back-and-forth distinguishes Specific—and leads to richer, more actionable insights.

Easy editing, like magic

Editing a survey with Specific is as simple as chatting. Just type what you want changed—anything from adding a new area of concern, to changing the survey tone—and the AI expert rewrites your questions instantly. No messing with confusing logic, fiddling with settings, or reworking entire flows by hand.

This is possible thanks to our AI survey editor, which puts expert-level customization at your fingertips. Want to adjust questions in seconds? No problem—the AI simplifies what used to be hours of grunt work.

Survey delivery options to fit any workflow

There’s no one-size-fits-all in change management feedback. That’s why we offer flexible ways to reach employees:

• Sharable landing page surveys: Great for company-wide rollouts or for divisions without centralized apps. Send a link via email, Slack, or your intranet—super fast for rapid rollout, HR campaigns, or onboarding new tools.

• In-product surveys: Perfect for capturing feedback in-the-moment, right inside your HR platform or company app. Use these to gather context when launching a new feature, workflow, or policy update while the experience is fresh.

For change management, landing page surveys work well for larger employee groups, but in-product surveys are fantastic when timing and context really matter—such as mid-rollout or post-training. More on both delivery options here and here.

AI-powered survey analysis, actionable insights in minutes

Forget the old days of exporting to spreadsheets and manually digging for trends. Specific uses AI survey analysis to instantly summarize every response, detect topics, and surface hidden themes—so leaders see what drives employee resistance or success, fast.

The platform’s automated survey insights highlight what matters most—for example, identifying whether miscommunication, lack of trust, or workflow confusion is hurting buy-in. You can even chat directly with the AI about results for deeper, on-demand exploration (see how it works).

For step-by-step details, check: how to analyze employee change management survey responses with AI.

See this change management survey example now

Experience how an AI-powered, conversational survey reaches employees and captures honest feedback about change management—see what real-time follow-ups and instant analysis feel like, firsthand. Generate your survey instantly, or if you want to create a custom survey about anything else from scratch, check out the AI survey generator.