Workload and work-life balance pulse survey template
A short anonymous read on hours, pressure, recovery and support, without medical questions.
4 questions · about 2 minutes to complete · free on every plan
Free account required. The template is copied into your workspace; edit anything before publishing.
- When to use it
- Monthly during busy periods.
- Who it is for
- All employees, anonymously.
How to use this template
- Ask about collaboration and about isolation separately.
- Include one question on equipment and workspace; it is the cheapest fix.
- Share what you learned and one change you made. People answer the next survey when the last one visibly mattered.
Questions in the workload and work-life balance pulse template
1. In a typical week, how often do you work beyond your contracted hours?
single choice · Never, Occasionally, Most weeks, Every week, Every day
2. How manageable has your workload felt this month?
rating
3. Please rate your agreement:
matrix · I can take breaks and time off when I need to, My manager notices when workload is too high, Priorities are clear when there is too much to do
4. What one thing would reduce unnecessary pressure?
open text
What the results look like
IllustrativeSynthetic sample of 120 responses generated for this preview, not real survey data. Your results page shows the same charts for your own responses.
1.In a typical week, how often do you work beyond your contracted hours?
120 answered| Answer | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Never | 29 | 24% |
| Occasionally | 18 | 15% |
| Most weeks | 12 | 10% |
| Every week | 25 | 21% |
| Every day | 36 | 30% |
2.How manageable has your workload felt this month?
120 answered| Answer | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 6% |
| 2 | 15 | 13% |
| 3 | 27 | 23% |
| 4 | 35 | 29% |
| 5 | 36 | 30% |
3.Please rate your agreement:
120 answered| Statement | Strongly disagree | Disagree | Neutral | Agree | Strongly agree | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I can take breaks and time off when I need to | 7% | 17% | 16% | 20% | 41% | 120 |
| My manager notices when workload is too high | 12% | 16% | 18% | 20% | 35% | 120 |
| Priorities are clear when there is too much to do | 6% | 11% | 20% | 30% | 33% | 120 |
How to read these questions
- single choice: Read the share choosing each option, then cross-tab by a segment question to see who differs.
- rating: Report the mean and the top-two-box share (the two highest points). Top-two-box is easier to explain and less sensitive to a few extreme answers.
- matrix: Compare rows on the same column (for example, % agree) to find the weakest statement, then look at who rates it lowest.
Frequently asked questions
What should a remote work survey measure?
Communication clarity, meeting load, access to people and information, workspace setup, and the ability to disconnect at the end of the day.
How long does the workload and work-life balance pulse survey take to complete?
About 2 minutes: 4 questions, most of them single-tap. Every question can be edited, removed or reordered in the builder before you publish.
Is this template free to use?
Yes. Every template is included on the Free plan. Sign up, click Use this template, and it is copied into your workspace where you can edit it, add your logo and share it by link, email or embed.
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