Employee surveys that convince the works council
An employee survey stands or falls with the trust of the works council. Anonymity, data protection and co-determination are anchored in the platform architecture, not just promised in marketing.
Companies across Germany, Austria and Switzerland trust Kultify
Anonymity protection
Anonymity is a setting, not a promise
If a segment falls below the agreed minimum number of responses, its results stay locked. The analysis automatically hides small groups, this is not a house rule but part of the logic.
- k-anonymity: default 5 responses per segment, configurable
- Threshold set per survey together with the works council
- Responses cannot be linked to a person in the system, not even for admins
- Small groups stay invisible even with cross-segmentation
Marketing
3 responses
Below threshold, results locked
Sales DACH
12 responses
Results visible
Minimum number of responses is configurable, agreed with the works council.
Data protection & hosting
Data protection to German standards
Survey data stays in Germany and serves only the agreed purpose. Kultify measures topics, not mood profiles of individuals.
- Hosting and managed databases in Germany (Hetzner, OVH)
- Data processing agreement (DPA) with every customer
- Retention period set in the DPA, complete deletion after the period
Hosting providers are ISO 27001 certified. Kultify itself is not.
How you involve the works council
- 1
Works agreement
Together you draw up the works agreement and define goals, timeline and framework conditions.
- 2
Review the questionnaire
The works council sees the full questionnaire, comments and submits changes before the survey starts.
- 3
Set the anonymity threshold
Together you set the minimum number of responses. The default is 5 responses; the works council can go higher.
- 4
Rollout & communication
You communicate transparently to the workforce. The works council actively supports participation and builds trust.
- 5
Results & actions
You get access to aggregated results, as set out in the works agreement. Together you derive actions for the workforce.
What the works council needs to know
Co-determination rights for employee surveys under the BetrVG.
Co-determination under §87(1) no. 6 BetrVG
Digital employee surveys are technical devices within the meaning of the BetrVG. You draw up the works agreement as a basis for negotiation with support from Kultify.
Right to information under §80 BetrVG
The works council has the right to be informed about the questionnaire, data processing and analysis. You receive the GDPR document package transparently from Kultify.
Works agreement
A works agreement creates legal certainty for employers, the works council and employees. As you draw it up, you have Kultify at your side, from the structure to the content.
Voluntary participation
Participation in Kultify surveys is voluntary. Employees are not pressured and can stop at any time without this being traceable.
Frequently asked questions from the works council
Answers to the most important questions about employee surveys with Kultify.
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Anonymity & data protection
Co-determination & process
Working with Kultify
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Get your committee on board early.
Arrange a no-obligation conversation, including directly with your committee if you like. You'll see how we involve the works council and support the works agreement.
What we'll talk through with you
- Employee surveys with minimal effort
- Straightforward rollout including training
- GDPR-compliant, anonymous, agreed with the works council
- One tool for HR, leadership and management
