Get Honest Feedback Every Time! - How to Create a Truly Anonymous Survey

You just sent out the surveys to encourage feedback and told your employees that their voice matters. But when the responses come in, they’re vague, overly positive, and just safe.

Meanwhile, team spirit is fading, more employees are leaving and you feel some unspoken tension no one talks about.

The question is: why aren’t people saying what they really think?

Even in a good workplace, most employees hesitate to give honest feedback because:

• They don’t want to get in trouble.
• They don’t trust “anonymous” surveys. Many assume their responses can still be tracked.
• Office politics make it worse. Speaking up might put someone in an awkward position with their boss or coworkers.
• They don’t believe anything will change.

The result? - fake answers that don't help anyone, real problems stay hidden, small issues grow bigger and lead to disengagement, frustration and even quitting.

So how do you fix this? How do you make them feel safe to open up?

The answer: Truly anonymous survey!

An anonymous survey is a feedback tool where employees can respond without revealing their identity. In reality, it removes fear and hesitation, allowing for honest insights.

Why They fear Workplace Surveys?

Do you know the reason why they holdback? here’s the problem - those so-called “anonymous” surveys aren’t actually anonymous.

Think about this:

•     Employees often have to log in to a system to complete the survey.
•     Metadata like IP addresses or timestamps can still be traced back to them.
•     When only a small group of people responded, it’s easy to guess who said what.

This is why employees don’t fully trust workplace surveys. They suspect their answers might be linked back to them. As they don't trust it, the answers are not honest.

That’s why true anonymity isn’t just about hiding names - it’s about making employees feel 100% secure in their workplace surveys.

The Need for Anonymity in Workplace Surveys

Without anonymous surveys, feedback loses its value.

Imagine an employee dealing with a toxic manager. They want to speak up, but they’re afraid of backlash. So, what do they do?

•    Sugarcoat their answer to avoid conflict.
•    Say nothing at all and silently disengage.
•    Look for another job.

The problem stays hidden, the workplace gets worse, and nothing changes.

On the other side, when employees feel truly anonymous, you get:

• Real feedback - Employees share what’s really going on.
• Fix problems early - Leaders see issues before they get worse.
• More engagement - Employees feel heard and appreciated.
• Better workplace - Trust grows between leaders and employees.

Anonymity is not just for employee’s benefit - it helps leaders make better decisions and build a healthier workplace.

But to make that happen, you need to get anonymity right.

How to Create a Truly Anonymous Survey

If you want real, honest feedback, your survey needs to be 100% anonymous, foolproof, and trustworthy. Here’s how you can make that happen:

1. Choose a Survey Tool That Truly Protects Privacy

Not all survey tools are as “anonymous” as they claim. Many still track user data. BlockSurvey is different - it’s built on blockchain technology, meaning there’s zero tracking, zero data leaks, and complete privacy.

2. No Logins. No Tracking. No Hidden Data Collection.

The moment an employee has to log in, anonymity is gone. A truly anonymous survey should never ask for:

• Email addresses
• IP addresses
• Any personal details

With BlockSurvey, none of that is collected - so employees can be completely honest, without fear.

3. Use End-to-End Encryption for Maximum Security

Even if a survey says it’s anonymous, if the data isn’t encrypted, it’s still vulnerable. BlockSurvey encrypts responses so they’re locked away from everyone, except the respondent and the intended recipient. No one else can see or access them.

4. Be Transparent About Anonymity

Even the best survey won’t work if employees don’t trust it. Make it clear that:

• Responses can’t be traced back to them.
• You’re using BlockSurvey, a privacy-first platform.
• The feedback is used to improve things, not punish anyone.

5. Keep Groups Large to Protect Identities

If only five employees respond, it’s easy to guess who said what. Keep survey groups large enough so individual answers stay private.

6. Actually Act on the Feedback

The worst thing you can do? Ignore the feedback. Employees will stop giving honest answers if they don’t see any real changes. Show them you’re listening by taking action - and they’ll keep engaging.

Why BlockSurvey is the Ultimate Solution

When it comes to truly anonymous surveys, BlockSurvey is unmatched.

End-to-end encryption

• Responses are encrypted from the moment they are submitted, making them secure and untraceable.
• Only the survey owner holds the encryption keys, ensuring that even the platform cannot access the data.

Secure and Anonymous

• No tracking, no metadata, no logins - ensuring complete anonymity for respondents. 
• Your survey data remains secure and tamper-proof, protecting it from breaches or third-party access.

Trustworthy & transparent

• Employees can confidently share their opinions without fear of being identified or monitored.
• A zero-knowledge architecture guarantees that no one, not even administrators, can see who said what.

Easy to use

• No complicated setups - just create, share, and collect truly anonymous feedback forms in minutes.
• A user-friendly interface makes it accessible to anyone, regardless of technical expertise.

With BlockSurvey, you’re not just collecting responses - you’re building trust, engagement, and a culture where employees feel safe speaking up. You can also try our anonymous whistleblower reporting form to ensure ethical concerns are voiced out without fear.

Final Thoughts

If you’re tired of vague, sugarcoated feedback and want to uncover the real issues affecting your workplace, you need a truly anonymous survey.

Fake anonymity won’t cut it. Employees are smart, and if they don’t feel safe, they won’t be honest.

By using a privacy-first platform like BlockSurvey, you can break the cycle of distrust, get the raw insights you need, and create a workplace where employees feel valued, heard, and empowered.

Ready to get real feedback that drives real change?

Try BlockSurvey today and experience the power of true anonymity.