Back to InsightsCulture

Building a Culture of Feedback: Lessons from 100+ Companies

What separates companies with great retention from the rest? A strong feedback culture.

SD
Subhajeet Dey
December 13, 2025 • 10 min read
Building a Culture of Feedback: Lessons from 100+ Companies

The Feedback Culture Advantage

After studying over 100 companies, we've identified the key elements that separate organizations with exceptional retention from those struggling with turnover.

Key Findings

1. Regular Check-ins Matter

Companies with weekly or bi-weekly manager check-ins have 50% lower turnover than those with only annual reviews.

2. Psychological Safety is Essential

Employees need to feel safe giving and receiving feedback without fear of retaliation.

3. Action on Feedback is Critical

Collecting feedback without acting on it is worse than not collecting it at all.

4. Two-Way Communication

The best feedback cultures involve managers actively seeking input, not just providing it.

Building Your Feedback Culture

Start with these steps:

  1. Train managers on giving and receiving feedback
  2. Implement regular feedback touchpoints
  3. Create safe channels for anonymous feedback
  4. Publicly celebrate improvements made from feedback
  5. Make feedback part of your core values

Share this article