Pulse Surveys
Quick, focused check-ins that tell you how employees are feeling right now. Track trends, measure impact, and respond before small issues become big problems.
Small surveys, big insights
Pulse surveys are short (5-10 questions), frequent (monthly or quarterly), and focused on specific topics. They complement your annual engagement survey by filling in the gaps.
- 2-3 minutes to complete — Short enough that people actually finish them
- Results in real time — See responses as they come in, not weeks later
- Trend tracking — Watch sentiment shift over time with consistent metrics
- Targeted questions — Focus on what matters right now, not everything at once
Pulse vs. Engagement Surveys
Engagement surveys give you the full picture once or twice a year—comprehensive and deep.
Pulse surveys keep you connected between deep dives—quick and responsive.
Most organisations use both: engagement surveys to understand the landscape, pulse surveys to monitor changes.
When pulse surveys shine
Change Management
Monitor how people are adapting during restructures, system rollouts, or leadership changes. Catch resistance early and adjust your approach.
Action Follow-Up
After implementing changes from your engagement survey, pulse surveys tell you whether those actions are working.
Continuous Listening
Run monthly pulses to maintain ongoing visibility. Spot dips in morale before they affect performance or retention.
Hybrid Work Check-ins
Gauge sentiment about remote work policies, office changes, or new ways of working. Make decisions with data, not assumptions.
Wellbeing Check-Ins
Quick assessments of stress levels and work-life balance. Identify burnout risks and direct support where it's needed.
Team-Specific Feedback
Target specific departments that need extra attention. Perfect for newly formed teams or high-growth areas.
Avoid survey fatigue
The key to successful pulse surveys is keeping them short and meaningful. We help you find the right cadence and question mix.
Typical pulse programme:
Monthly: 3-5 questions tracking core metrics
Quarterly: 8-10 questions with a thematic focus
Ad hoc: Targeted pulses when specific feedback is needed
| Pulse | Engagement | |
|---|---|---|
| Questions | 5-10 | 40-60 |
| Time | 2-3 min | 15-20 min |
| Frequency | Monthly/Quarterly | Annual |
| Results | Real-time | 48 hours |
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