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Pulse survey questions

Pulse surveys draw from a 108-question library across 10 engagement categories and 27 subcategories, all answered on an Agree/Disagree Likert scale.

Written by Brett Hellman

You do not need to research or write any questions. Pulse Surveys leverage real-time data to pull from our 108-question library, comprised of 10 engagement categories and 27 subcategories, to ensure you get insights on each cultural category.

Who can use this: Workspace Owners and Admins on any paid plan with the Surveys add on, or on any plan during the free trial.

For an overview of the whole feature, read the Pulse Survey Guide.

Our Pulse Survey questions were researched and built by experts in Human Resources and the world of work. But if need be, you can customize your pulse survey question library to meet your organization’s needs.

Pulse Survey Question Types

All Pulse Surveys use the Agree/Disagree Likert scale. Using one question type means people do not have to learn a new scale each time, which reduces fatigue and raises the completion rate.

Agree/Disagree Likert Scale + Skip Question Option

  • Strongly Agree

  • Agree

  • Neither Agree nor Disagree

  • Disagree

  • Strongly Disagree

  • Skip this Question

Questions & Engagement Categories

Each pulse survey question is linked to an engagement category. These categories portray how your employees feel and how invested they are in their roles within your organization.

The 10 engagement categories are Company Culture, Feedback, Happiness, Leadership, Manager Effectiveness, Personal Growth, Recognition, Satisfaction, Team Dynamics, and Wellness, and each has 2 to 4 subcategories. Below is an example: the Team Dynamics category with its subcategories and questions.

Engagement Categories Example

The pulse survey Engagement Categories, from Company Culture and Feedback to Team Dynamics and Wellness, with scores

Team Dynamics Subcategories Example

The Team Dynamics category page with its score, trend chart, subcategories and question scores

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