--- title: "Sparck and Dark Stories: Employee Surveys during COVID" description: Hear true stories from the workplace about recognition and how an engagement survey impacted the employee experience during COVID-19. image: https://blog.sparckco.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/startup%20business%2c%20software%20developer%20working%20on%20desktop%20%20computer%20at%20modern%20office.jpeg --- [![sparck_logo_edited-1](https://blog.sparckco.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Sparck_May2020/images/sparck_logo_edited-1.png?width=247&height=91&name=sparck_logo_edited-1.png "sparck_logo_edited-1")](https://sparckco.com/) Topics: [Sparck and Dark Stories](https://blog.sparckco.com/tag/sparck-and-dark-stories) # Sparck and Dark Stories: Employee Surveys during COVID ** [Anonymous](https://blog.sparckco.com/author/anonymous) ** May 27, 2020 At Sparck, we have a saying: **Avoid the Dark and Ignite the Sparck!** Okay, so you’re probably wondering what that’s all about.   - A "Dark Story" is a time when managers have the best of intentions to make their team feel special, but employees end up feeling undervalued, forgotten, or unappreciated.  The recognition may be a standard one-size-fits-all approach, inconsistent, or non-existent. - In comparison, a "Sparck Story" is when employees do feel valued, appreciated, and seen.  The recognition is impactful because it's personalized and meaningful...It was given at the right time, in the right way, with the right reward. Now, it's story time... ## **Live in the Light! ** *When the recognition experience is personalized and meaningful, employees feel seen.  Learn from each unique story to elevate your employee experience.*   ## Don't Live in the Dark! Did you know that generic recognition (or lack thereof) is impacting your workplace?  Sneak a peek into what your employees want to say, but aren't... 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