For employees, the time investment is deliberately kept small: most people can complete the survey in about 10 minutes. That makes it realistic to achieve a good response rate without disrupting day‑to‑day work.

For HR or management, the HR interview typically takes around one hour. It is completed once during the process, and the information provided then forms the basis for the HR portion of the evaluation. All employees currently working at the company should have the opportunity to participate; employees on leave or long‑term sick leave are usually excluded from the participation count.