The #1 Employee Engagement Survey Backed by Science (PI Diagnose Review)

The #1 Employee Engagement Survey Backed by Science: A Deep Dive Into PI Diagnose

Employee engagement surveys are everywhere. Lattice, Glint, CultureAmp, Gallup, Qualtrics — the list just keeps growing. But here’s the real question leaders should be asking:

Are these tools actually helping you improve engagement… or are they just collecting data?

In this blog, we break down how The Predictive Index (PI) Diagnose Engagement Survey stacks up against the competition — and why it may be one of the most overlooked, high-impact tools in the HR tech market.

If you prefer a more detailed analysis, I’ve also recorded a deeper breakdown. You’ll find the link in the comments.

Why PI Diagnose Isn’t “Just Another Survey Tool”

Most engagement surveys provide useful data — scores, benchmarks, trends — but stop short of telling leaders what to actually do with that information.

PI Diagnose is different.
It’s rooted in behavioral science and designed to translate engagement data into clear, actionable leadership recommendations. Instead of just reporting what your people are feeling, it helps you understand why they're feeling that way and what to do next.

The Employee Engagement Landscape: Who’s Competing?

Before we highlight what makes PI Diagnose unique, let’s look at the major players many organizations consider.

Lattice & CultureAmp

These platforms offer strong survey capabilities and intuitive dashboards. But their engagement features are largely data-first — meaning they provide numbers and summaries, not tailored guidance for leaders.

Great tools, but often missing the “now what?”

Glint (Microsoft Viva)

Glint recently scored high praise in Forrester’s Employee Experience report. It’s a powerhouse platform for enterprise organizations.

However, its primary focus remains surveying and measurement, not behavior-driven solutions or step-by-step improvement plans.

Gallup

Gallup is renowned for deep research and insight-driven analytics. But it comes with enterprise-level pricing and less flexibility for organizations that want custom, agile engagement approaches.

Qualtrics

A brilliant analytics engine, ideal for large-scale enterprises that need complex data modeling.

But for many HR teams, Qualtrics is more horsepower than they need — and often requires additional tools or consulting to translate insights into action.

Leapsome, Quantum Workplace, Energage & Others

These platforms offer strong flexibility and good benchmarking.

But like many engagement tools, they still fall short on helping leaders turn insight into cultural change.