Engaged People Do Better Work
Engagement surveys, culture strategy, and practical programs that make your workplace one people want to stay in.
From Listening to Meaningful Action and Back Again
We help you find out how your people really feel, make sense of what they tell you, and turn it into action that sticks. Our employee engagement surveys are bespoke designed for your organization and always integrate proven engagement science, including the AON Hewitt engagement model and the Gallup Q12 indicators, so you're measuring against frameworks that have been tested at scale. The AON Hewitt model is grounded in three behaviours what people Say about the organization, whether they Stay, and whether they Strive to go beyond what's expected the outcomes that show up in your business when engagement is real. We go deeper through focus groups that explore the "why" behind the numbers, then deliver detailed reports and recommendations leaders can actually grapple with, help you get to meaningful action, and love to come back to see how things have moved. Engagement isn't a one-time tick in the box it's an organizational commitment over time, and we're here for the whole arc. For this work we also collaborate with Leslie Pearson of Miller Pearson Consulting, combining our HR expertise with specialized engagement and facilitation experience.
The Signs Are Quiet, Until They're Not
Disengagement rarely announces itself. It shows up in the small things first people clocking in and clocking out, the bare minimum delivered nothing more, quiet absences from team events, conversations that used to flow now feeling polite and short. The data, when it arrives, often arrives too late at exit interviews when the decision has already been made. People no longer separate their life into neat segments; it's all life, and they have real expectations about the experience they want from work. Engagement isn't perks it's whether people feel valued, heard, and like they're spending their time on something worthwhile. If we don't measure it, we can't move the needle.
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- Bespoke Engagement Surveys Integrating AON Hewitt and Gallup Q12 indicators.
- Focus Groups & Qualitative Deep-Dives Uncover the "why" behind the numbers.
- Detailed Reports & Leadership Recommendations Clear, actionable, and honest.
- Action Planning, Rollout & Follow-Up Turn results into change, then re-measure.
- Culture & Values Work Define and live the culture, with leadership workshops.
- Recognition & Retention Programs Keep the people who make your business work.
Working With Evoke HR
We work with employers who care about their people — who want a workplace where employees and the business both thrive. We bring care, compassion, and professionalism backed by years of practice, and we approach every engagement as a partnership, not a transaction.
We take the time to understand each organization we have the privilege of working with, and we tailor solutions that fit your culture and stage of growth. We know HR. We know what an organization needs. And we know how to grow the HR function in step with your business. We love what we do.Evoke is a Chilliwack-based boutique consulting firm working with organizations across British Columbia.
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"During a critical transition, the City of White Rock urgently needed an HR expert. Katrina stepped in and customized her services to be exactly what we needed. Her strategic HR management stabilized our operations and streamlined the recruitment for a new HR Director. Working with Evoke HR was a strategic advantage we were lucky to have.”
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Guillermo Ferrero
“Katrina is a true HR professional in every aspect. She took the time to deeply connect and understand our organization and some of the unique features of our business, building solid relationships with our leadership team. Her strategic work was invaluable to help free up our time at the management level and provided additional capacity to our HR function.”
Katherine Treloar
“The CEA engaged Katrina from Evoke HR to undertake a comprehensive compensation review of executive positions and to provide advisory services to guide HR processes and decisions.
Katrina provided valuable insight and information to help guide decisions. The level of service she provided was commendable and quality of her advice was excellent and timely”
John Madden
“Katrina has supported the City of Port Moody on numerous projects, from job descriptions to reorganizations. Her expertise has been instrumental in making informed decisions to complete our projects successfully. Evoke HR is an invaluable partner in navigating the complexities of human resources.”
Val Tepes
"Evoke HR and Immigration has consistently delivered exceptional and professional services to First Nations Emergency Services Society (FNESS) in various areas including policy and procedure development, job description updates, recruitment, and end-of-employment assistance. Their expertise and support have been invaluable to our organization. FNESS confidently recommends Evoke HR and Immigration for their outstanding support."
Francyne Joe
"Partnering with Katrina and Evoke HR on our compensation and benefits review was a game-changer for SES Consulting. Katrina streamlined a typically complex process, delivering comprehensive research and actionable insights that were easy to understand and implement. Her regular updates and balanced perspective kept our team informed and confident every step of the way. Evoke HR brought clarity, precision, and genuine partnership to our project.”
Nicole Cook
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"Katrina and Evoke HR & Immigration were instrumental in helping MNBC build our end-to-end compensation program. She brought deep expertise in job evaluation, market surveys, and policy development while ensuring the program aligned with our unique culture. Her ability to anticipate downstream impacts, guide us through change, and support a smooth rollout was invaluable—we couldn’t have done it as successfully without her!"
Cheryl Churney
"We feel incredibly fortunate to have connected with Evoke HR. From day one, Katrina brought professionalism, clarity, and deep expertise to the process. She guided us through a complex LMIA application for a Technical Support Specialist, making what could have been overwhelming feel seamless. Her responsiveness, attention to detail, and thorough understanding of every step were truly invaluable. Without a doubt, Katrina and Evoke HR will be our first recommendation for anyone seeking expert HR or immigration support."
Jennifer Love
"Katrina brings deep professionalism, expertise, and genuine care to everything she does. As our fractional HR partner, she has been an invaluable resource — knowledgeable, responsive, and consistently thoughtful in her approach. I recommend Katrina and Evoke HR without hesitation."
Sandra Dyck
"Evoke HR delivered outstanding support through our employee engagement survey and action planning process for our team of 200+ Parks staff. The design was thoughtful, communication was clear and consistent, and the delivery was highly professional. Most importantly, the results revealed insights we simply couldn't see on our own — and positioned us to take meaningful action. The engagement survey is now a permanent fixture in our annual work plan. I have, and will continue to, recommend Evoke HR without hesitation."
Brad Domaas
"Evoke HR has been an exceptional partner throughout our LMIA and staffing process — from initial set-up through to ongoing program oversight. Katrina's expertise, responsiveness, and attention to detail have made what is often a complex process feel seamless and efficient. She consistently goes above and beyond, providing guidance that has given us confidence at every step. We truly value the professionalism and dedication Evoke HR brings to our organization and highly recommend their services."
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Working with Evoke Is Simple
A steady process — because your people, and your business, are worth doing this right.
Tell Us What's Going On
A short call or message. We love this part — hearing what's really going on in your organization, and asking the questions that matter.
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Clear scope, sequence, and cost, all on paper before we start. You deserve to know exactly what you're saying yes to.
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A seasoned partner in your corner, working alongside you with real care. Hiring gets easier. Hard calls get less lonely. Your people notice.
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- How do I measure employee engagement? We design a bespoke survey for your organization that integrates proven frameworks the AON Hewitt engagement model and Gallup's Q12 indicators so you're measuring against tested, credible science, not a generic template.
- What is the Say, Stay, Strive engagement model? It's the framework underneath the AON Hewitt model we use in our surveys. Engaged employees speak positively about the organization (Say), want to remain part of it (Stay), and put in discretionary effort to help it succeed (Strive). Together, they're the behavioural outcomes of engagement the things that show up in your business when engagement is real, not just claimed.
- What do you do with the survey results? A lot more than send them. We use focus groups to explore the "why" behind the numbers, deliver detailed reports and recommendations to your leadership team, help you build an action plan you can actually deliver, and come back later to measure how far you've moved.
- How do I improve retention? Retention starts with understanding why people stay and why they leave. We combine engagement data, stay and exit interviews, and practical changes to pay, recognition, leadership, and the everyday employee experience because life isn't segmented anymore, and people have real expectations of what work should feel like.
- Is engagement work a one-time project? No, engagement is a journey. The strongest results come from organizations that commit to measuring, listening, acting, and re-measuring over time. We're built for that long arc.
- What is the Miller Pearson collaboration? For certain engagement and culture work, we collaborate with Leslie Pearson of Miller Pearson Consulting, bringing additional specialized facilitation and engagement expertise to your project.
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