Employee Pulse Survey Template

The Pulse Survey Template makes it easy to check in with employees regularly without overwhelming them. Designed for quick, high-frequency feedback, it helps you keep a finger on the pulse of satisfaction, engagement, and support across your organization.

Fully integrated with Microsoft Teams and Outlook via Teamflect, this survey makes it easy for employees to respond quickly, keeping feedback consistent and in the flow of work.

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What does the Pulse Survey template include?

Open-Ended Productivity Feedback

Employees can suggest one thing the company could do to help them be more effective in their roles.

Quick Satisfaction Check‍

A multiple-choice question helps assess how employees currently feel about their job satisfaction.

Comfort with Leadership (Star Rating)‍

A 5-star rating gauges how approachable managers are when employees need to raise concerns or ask for help.

Support Agreement Scale‍

A Likert-scale statement checks whether employees feel they have the tools, resources, and support needed to succeed.

Priority Ranking for Job Satisfaction Drivers‍

Ranking question gives employees the chance to highlight what drives their job satisfaction.‍

Autosave & Confidentiality‍

Responses are saved automatically, and answers remain private until submitted—with anonymity settings available if needed.

How to use the Pulse Survey Template in Microsoft Teams & Outlook

Pulse surveys are most effective when sent regularly—every 2 to 8 weeks—to stay close to employee sentiment:

1. Customize for your current priorities

Edit the open question or ranking drivers to reflect seasonal focus (e.g., budget season, remote transitions, leadership changes).

2. Schedule recurring surveys

Set this template to repeat monthly or quarterly as part of your ongoing employee listening strategy.

3. Keep it in the flow of work

Employees can complete the survey in Teamflect without leaving Microsoft Teams or Outlook—no additional links needed.

4. Monitor sentiment shifts and engagement trends

Use Teamflect HR analytics tool to track responses over time and identify changes in morale, communication, or satisfaction.

5. Act quickly based on feedback

Identify recurring issues or common requests, then address them through manager coaching, team conversations, or thoughtful policy updates. Turn feedback into visible change.

Who should use this template?

This template is ideal for HR teams, people ops leaders, and department heads who want to stay connected to employee experience without waiting for formal review cycles.

Best for:

  • Organizations promoting continuous listening
  • HR teams running engagement or wellness initiatives
  • Managers seeking lightweight feedback between reviews
  • Companies working in fast-changing or high-growth environments
  • Remote or hybrid teams needing ongoing touchpoints

With the Pulse Survey Template, you can transform weekly feedback into a powerful engagement engine cultivating a culture that listens closely, learns continuously, and adapts quickly.

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