75 Employee Engagement & Pulse Survey Questions
This bank gives you 75 employee engagement and pulse survey questions grouped by the drivers that actually move engagement: manager relationship, growth, recognition, wellbeing, alignment, and enablement. Use the first 15 below for a short quarterly pulse, then unlock all 75 plus a ready-to-run 12-month pulse calendar. Most questions use a 5-point agree-to-disagree scale so you can trend scores over time.
How often should you run engagement surveys?
Run one deeper engagement survey once or twice a year, and short pulse checks of 5 to 10 questions monthly or quarterly. Pulses keep a finger on the pulse without survey fatigue; the annual survey goes deeper on drivers and trends. Always tell people what changed because of the last survey, or response rates collapse.
- Annual or twice-yearly: a full engagement survey of 25 to 40 questions covering every driver.
- Monthly or quarterly: a 5 to 10 question pulse that tracks a rotating subset plus one or two anchor questions you ask every time.
- Always anonymous for pulse surveys, and say so clearly, or honesty drops.
- Always close the loop. Share results and the actions you are taking within two weeks.
Keep two or three anchor questions identical in every pulse (for example overall engagement and intent to stay) so you have a continuous trend line, then rotate the rest.
Engagement anchors (questions 1 to 8)
- 1Overall, how engaged do you feel at work right now?
- 2How likely are you to recommend this company as a great place to work? (0 to 10)
- 3How likely are you to still be working here in 12 months?
- 4I feel motivated to go above and beyond in my role.
- 5I look forward to coming to work most days.
- 6I would describe my current workload as sustainable.
- 7I feel a sense of belonging at this company.
- 8In one word, how would you describe how it feels to work here right now?
Manager and team (questions 9 to 15)
- 1My manager genuinely cares about me as a person.
- 2My manager gives me feedback that helps me improve.
- 3My manager is available when I need support.
- 4I trust the people I work with most closely.
- 5My team communicates openly and honestly.
- 6I feel comfortable raising concerns or disagreeing with my manager.
- 7What is one thing your manager could do to support you better?
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Frequently asked questions
Is this really free?
Yes. All 75 questions and the 12-month pulse calendar are free. We only ask for an email so we can send the full pack and occasional tips, and you can unsubscribe anytime.
How long should a pulse survey be?
Keep pulse surveys to 5 to 10 questions so they take under two minutes. Use two or three constant anchor questions every time and rotate the rest by driver each month.
Should engagement surveys be anonymous?
Yes, pulse and engagement surveys should be anonymous, and you should say so clearly in the introduction. Anonymity meaningfully increases honesty, especially on questions about managers, pay, and wellbeing.
How do I stop survey fatigue?
Keep pulses short, do not survey more often than monthly, and always close the loop by sharing results and the actions you took. People answer honestly when they see their feedback leads to change.