Keep your finger on the pulse
Quick, focused check-ins that tell you how employees are feeling right now. Track trends, measure the impact of change, 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 between comprehensive assessments.
- 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. They're comprehensive and deep.
Pulse surveys keep you connected between those deep dives. They're quick and responsive.
Most organisations use both—engagement surveys to understand the landscape, pulse surveys to monitor changes and measure impact.
When pulse surveys shine
Pulse surveys are most valuable when you need timely feedback on specific situations or ongoing visibility into employee sentiment.
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. Close the loop with evidence.
Continuous Listening
Some organisations run monthly pulses to maintain ongoing visibility. Spot dips in morale before they affect performance or retention.
Return to Office
Gauge employee sentiment about hybrid work policies, office changes, or new ways of working. Make decisions with real data, not assumptions.
Wellbeing Check-Ins
Quick assessments of employee wellbeing, stress levels, and work-life balance. Identify burnout risks and direct support where it's needed.
Team-Specific Feedback
Target specific departments or teams that need extra attention. Perfect for newly formed teams, struggling units, or high-growth areas.
Simple to run, easy to act on
We handle the complexity so you can focus on what the results mean for your organisation.
Design together
We help you choose or create questions that match your current priorities. Most pulses use 5-10 questions.
Launch instantly
Surveys go out via email, SMS, or internal platforms. Employees complete them on any device in 2-3 minutes.
Watch results live
Your dashboard updates in real time. See participation rates and emerging trends as the survey runs.
Take action
With clear, immediate results, you can respond quickly—whether that's addressing a concern or celebrating a win.
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 so employees stay engaged without feeling over-surveyed.
Typical pulse program
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 surveys vs. engagement surveys
Different tools for different purposes—most organisations benefit from using both.
| Pulse Surveys | Engagement Surveys | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 5-10 questions | 40-60 questions |
| Completion time | 2-3 minutes | 15-20 minutes |
| Frequency | Monthly or quarterly | Annual or biannual |
| Focus | Specific topics or trends | Comprehensive assessment |
| Results | Real-time | Within 48 hours |
| Best for | Monitoring change, quick feedback | Strategic planning, benchmarking |
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