It’s Not Survey Fatigue – It’s Inaction Fatigue

Last week, we had the pleasure of speaking on a panel at the CIPD Scotland Annual Conference, alongside leaders from Asda and the BBC. Our session focused on employee voice—and what happens when feedback gets stuck.

Because the truth is:

People aren’t tired of giving feedback. They’re tired of nothing changing.

According to a recent Harvard Business Review survey of HR leaders, this is what’s now being called “inaction fatigue.”
It’s the frustration employees feel when they’ve shared thoughts, frustrations, or ideas—and never hear anything back.

The cost of inaction

• Organisations that fail to respond meaningfully to feedback:
• Experience higher levels of burnout and disengagement
• Struggle to gain trust during times of change
• See much higher rates of attrition

Meanwhile, those who take action benefit from:

• 30% lower attrition
• Higher morale
• A culture of transparency and momentum

How Trickle helps

At Trickle, we believe that engagement without action is just noise.
That’s why every piece of feedback on our platform becomes a live thread of activity—something people can follow, contribute to, and see progress on.

Our six-tool suite helps leaders:

🔎 Spot issues early
⚡ Act fast, with visible accountability
❤️ Build trust, not just tick boxes

It’s not about measuring engagement. It’s about improving it.

We loved being part of the conversation at CIPD Scotland—and even more, we loved hearing how many of you want to do this differently.

Want to see how Trickle helps turn insight into action? Book a demo now and we’ll show you how.