EchoSpan 360-Degree Feedback Blog

EchoSpan works with a broad range of clients and over the years, weve helped many of them successfully implement and sustain meaningful 360 degree feedback programs for Leadership and Employee Development. We work with a number of clients in the financial sector, and have detailed key components of a successful program with a Fortune 100 financial investment firm to share best practices. For this firm and many EchoSpan clients, developing current and future leadership is a top priorit... Read more

In the ever-evolving landscape of professional development, the journey towards effective leadership is ongoing. At EchoSpan, we recognize the importance of not just assessing leadership skills but also keeping a watchful eye on their evolution over time. In this post, let's explore why tracking changes in 360 feedback results is crucial for personal and organizational growth, with a grounded touch and practical examples. 1. Moving Beyond Static Assessments: A Continuous... Read more

Atlanta, Georgia, November 2, 2023. EchoSpan, a leading provider of employee 360-degree feedback and performance management solutions, has prevailed in a trade secret misappropriation lawsuit against industry giant, Medallia. After a protracted legal battle, and following a week-long trial, on November 1, 2023, a jury empaneled in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California found Medallia liable for trade secret misappropriation and awarded EchoSpan $11. 7 mi... Read more

At EchoSpan, we are committed to making the process of creating 360 feedback surveys as seamless and effective as possible. We understand that crafting the perfect survey can be a daunting task, which is why we are thrilled to introduce our latest innovation: Dynamically-Generated Surveys. The Challenge of Crafting Customized 360 Feedback Surveys Traditionally, creating 360 feedback surveys has been a time-consuming and complex task. HR professionals and managers... Read more

Engaged and motivated employees are the lifeblood of any successful organization. But fostering this engagement requires more than just traditional top-down feedback channels. Enter employee-created pulse surveys, a fresh and innovative approach that offers numerous advantages for both employers and their workforce. 1. Empowerment and Ownership</... Read more

Version 7. 81 of the EchoSpan platform will be released on September 16th, 2023. This release includes new functionality for user-driven pulse surveys, enhancements to the participant experience and updates to the 360 reporting suite. As always, new features for the 360 tool are included at no additional cost in their respective EchoSpan editions. Brief summaries of the new features and enhancements are below. You will notice that this release features several new add... Read more

Organizations thrive when their employees are continuously growing, learning, and adapting. One powerful tool in the realm of professional development is the 360-degree feedback assessment. By providing individuals with a comprehensive view of their strengths and areas for improvement, this assessment can pave the way for meaningful growth. However, the true value of a 360 assessment lies not only in the feedback received but also in the subsequent development planning process. In this articl... Read more

After nearly 20 years in the business, we understand that managing a 360-degree feedback program can be time-consuming and complex, especially for organizations that do not have a current competency model or large numbers of participants. That's why we have a professional services team to help streamline the process and ensure that your organization gets the most out of your feedback projects. Our team of experienced professionals can help you design and build your review project, inclu... Read more

After almost 20 years in operation, EchoSpan has reached a significant milestone: completing our 50,000th employee feedback survey project. We are incredibly proud of this achievement and grateful to the hundreds of clients and millions of individuals who have entrusted us with their employee feedback needs over the years. Reaching 50,000 survey projects is a testament... Read more

Are you looking for ways to streamline your 360 feedback process EchoSpan easily integrates with your existing HRIS or employee performance management system to make running employee surveys easier. Using a variety of connection methods, you can integrate your EchoSpan 360 assessments and employee surveys with common HRIS platforms and employee management systems such as Workday, ADP and SuccessFactors to name a few. By integrating with EchoSpan, you can enjoy a variety of benefits, includin... Read more