Pulse Survey
A short, regular check-in on your employees' mood – in two minutes you learn how the team is doing right now.
Pulse surveys do not replace the big annual survey – they complement it: short, frequent check-ins keep a finger on the organisation's pulse. This template captures mood, workload and perceived support this week and leaves room for one concrete improvement wish – ideal for weekly or biweekly use.
When should you use this template?
This template is a great fit for:
- As a weekly or biweekly mood check-in
- During phases of high workload or change
- Between two major employee surveys
Every question in this template
- 1Rating
How is your mood at work this week? *
- 2Rating
How manageable was your workload this week?
- 3Single choice
Do you feel supported by your team and manager this week?
- Yes, completely
- Mostly yes
- Rather not
- No, not at all
- 4Long text
If you could change one thing about this week – what would it be?
Related survey templates
- Employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS)Measure in just three questions how loyal your employees are and how likely they are to recommend your company as an employer.
- Psychosocial Risk Assessment (Workplace)Anonymous employee survey to fulfil the psychosocial risk assessment required under the German Occupational Safety Act (§5 ArbSchG), along the recognised GDA assessment areas.
- AI Literacy Assessment (EU AI Act Art. 4)Anonymous self-assessment of your employees' AI literacy – as a needs analysis and documentation basis for the training obligation under Article 4 of the EU AI Act.
- Employee SatisfactionAnonymous survey on the satisfaction and engagement of your employees – along the key drivers from tasks and leadership to work-life balance.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I run a pulse survey?
Is the survey anonymous?
Start with this template
Load the template into DataLion, adapt it to your brand and start collecting responses — GDPR-compliant, in minutes.