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Employee Survey's That Drive Growth

Millions of Surveys Delivered With Your Team In Mind

5 Starr Engagement reduces employee turnover by an average of 22% using proprietary hospitality-DNA surveys. We provide enterprise-grade analytics at 30-60% lower costs than global firms, delivering actionable root-cause data for hotels, healthcare, and corporate leadership within 14 days.

Our 3-Step Employee Engagement Survey Process 5 Starr Engagement

Is Lack of Employee Engagement Killing Your Bottom Line?

Employee turnover. Low morale. Inconsistent performance. These challenges do not just hurt culture, they damage the employee experience and drain profits.

Most HR leaders know something is not working, but without data it is impossible to pinpoint the problem. Perks and policies alone cannot fix disengagement. Without listening to employees directly, you are left guessing. And guessing is expensive.

That is where employee engagement surveys make the difference.

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Delivering Consistent Results For National & Local Brand Alike

From regional restaurants and casinos to global hospitality brands and healthcare organizations, 5 Starr Engagement has been trusted to measure the employee experience and provide the insights leaders need to strengthen culture, reduce turnover, and improve performance.

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The True Cost Of
Employee Engagement

Revolving Door?

73.8 %

Annual turnover rate plaguing the hospitality industry today

*HR Cloud Industry Analysis, 2025

Burnout Epidemic?

77 %

Of hospitality employees currently experiencing workplace burnout today

*Industry Burnout Study, 2025

Engagement Pays

23 %

Higher profitability in companies with engaged hospitality employees

*Gallup Workplace Research, 2024

Profit Multiplier

147 %

More earnings generated by engaged versus disengaged employees

*Employee Engagement Performance Analysis, 2025

Getting Your Team Realigned

At 5 Starr Engagement we provide workplace engagement solutions designed to improve the employee experience from day one through the entire journey.

Our surveys go beyond surface level satisfaction. They uncover the root causes of disengagement, identify what employees value most, and highlight opportunities to improve both performance and retention.

Unlike big firms, we deliver the same level of research and actionable results at 30 to 60 percent lower rates. That is because we are a mom and pop survey company with more than 25 years of hands on leadership experience in hospitality and workplace culture.

Why Engagement Surveys Matter?

The 5 Starr Analysis Phase utilizes anonymous data collection to bridge the gap between C-suite perception and frontline reality. Unlike generic corporate surveys, our hospitality-centric metrics pinpoint ‘operational friction’—the specific moments where service standards and staff burnout intersect. We analyze net promoter scores (eNPS) alongside managerial effectiveness to identify ‘flight-risk’ departments before exit interviews occur. This targeted intervention allows leadership to address localized issues rather than implementing broad, ineffective mandates. By focusing on qualitative sentiment and quantitative attrition modeling, we build a comprehensive ‘Retention Roadmap’ that stabilizes staffing levels and protects the guest experience from the costs of constant re-hiring and training.

Employee engagement surveys are more than questionnaires. They are the foundation of:

Boosting employee retention

Boosting employee retention by understanding why staff leave and what keeps them committed

Improving employee performance

Improving employee performance by identifying gaps in motivation, leadership, and communication

Enhancing the employee experience

Enhancing the employee experience by listening to employees at every stage of their journey

Workplace culture consulting insights

Workplace culture consulting insights that reveal strengths and uncover blind spots

Staff retention strategies

Staff retention strategies built on real data, not assumptions

Workplace morale improvement

Workplace morale improvement by learning what employees value and showing them their voice matters

The result is a culture where employees feel connected, supported, and motivated which strengthens your brand from the inside out.

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Our 3-Step Employee Engagement Survey Process

Survey Design

We tailor your employee engagement survey to fit your industry whether it is hospitality, healthcare, restaurants, casinos, or corporate teams.

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Data Collection

We gather confidential feedback directly from employees ensuring honesty and accuracy.

02

Insights and Action Plan

We deliver a clear report highlighting engagement gaps, employee experience trends, and strategies to improve retention and performance.

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Why Choose 5 Starr Engagement?

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Meet Randy Starr

Randy Starr, Chief Engagement Officer and author of Employee Engagement: What the Hospitality Industry is Missing, has dedicated his career to helping organizations understand the employee experience and solve the root causes of disengagement.

With more than 25 years as a General Manager and Regional Manager in hospitality, Randy combines real world leadership with research driven insights to deliver employee survey solutions that transform organizations.

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Start with a survey that uncovers the truth behind your culture and improves the employee experience at every level.

Any Queries?

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is an employee engagement survey?

A confidential tool that measures how connected, motivated, and committed employees are to your organization and their workplace experience.

2. Why are employee engagement surveys important?

They uncover the root causes of low morale, high turnover, and poor performance so leaders can take action with real data.

3. How often should we run employee engagement surveys?

Most organizations benefit from surveys once or twice a year, along with quick pulse checks to track the employee experience over time.

4. How do engagement surveys improve performance?

Surveys highlight gaps in leadership, communication, and culture. Addressing these issues improves motivation and productivity.

5. Can engagement surveys really boost retention?

Yes. When employees feel heard and see positive changes from survey feedback, loyalty and retention rates rise significantly.

6. How are surveys conducted?

Our surveys are designed for confidentiality and can be completed online or on site.

7. Do you customize surveys for different industries?

Yes. We create engagement surveys tailored to hospitality, casinos, restaurants, medical groups, and corporate teams.

8. How is 5 Starr Engagement different from other survey companies?

We deliver expert survey services at 30 to 60 percent lower rates than big firms, with over 25 years of leadership experience.

9. How much does it cost to replace a hotel employee in 2026?

The cost to replace a single hospitality staff member in 2026 has risen to approximately $4,700 for entry-level roles and over $45,000 for management. These figures include recruitment, onboarding, and the “hidden” 12% drop in guest satisfaction scores caused by understaffed shifts. Using 5 Starr Engagement’s enterprise-grade analytics can lower these labor costs by stabilizing culture and improving RevPAR.

10. What is the average employee turnover rate in Florida hotels for 2026?

In 2026, Florida’s hospitality turnover remains high, averaging 75% to 80%. While tourism demand is surging, the “True Cost of Engagement” research shows that hotels without data-driven retention strategies are seeing monthly separation rates as high as 8.5%. 5 Starr Engagement helps Florida hoteliers reduce this turnover by an average of 22% through hospitality-specific “DNA” surveys that identify root causes before employees exit.

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