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Employee engagement poll questions

45+ employee engagement poll questions for pulse checks

Honest feedback only shows up when people feel safe giving it, so every PollsLive poll is anonymous by default — staff join from any phone with a QR code or link, no app and no account. Use these employee engagement and pulse survey questions to read the room in an all-hands, run a quarterly check-in, or take a fast morale temperature. Mix 1–5 scales, an eNPS score, and open word clouds to get both numbers and the language people actually use. Project results live to spark discussion, or keep them private and share a recap after you've decided what to act on.

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Quick pulse (1–5 scales)

  • On a scale of 1–5, how engaged do you feel at work right now?
  • On a scale of 1–5, how motivated are you this week?
  • On a scale of 1–5, how connected do you feel to your team?
  • On a scale of 1–5, how clear are you on what's expected of you?
  • On a scale of 1–5, how supported do you feel by your manager?
  • On a scale of 1–5, how confident are you in the direction of the company?
  • On a scale of 1–5, how proud are you to work here?
  • On a scale of 1–5, how sustainable is your current workload?
  • On a scale of 1–5, how energised do you feel about the next quarter?
  • On a scale of 1–5, how valued do you feel for the work you do?

eNPS & recommendation

  • How likely are you to recommend us as a place to work? (0–10)
  • How likely are you to recommend our products or services to a friend? (0–10)
  • How likely are you to still be working here in two years? (0–10)
  • How likely are you to recommend your team to a colleague in another department? (0–10)
  • How likely are you to apply for an internal role if one opened up? (0–10)
  • How likely are you to speak positively about us to people outside the company? (0–10)
  • What is the single biggest reason behind the score you just gave?
  • If you scored us low, what one change would raise it?
  • If you scored us high, what's the main thing keeping you here?

Workload & wellbeing

  • On a scale of 1–5, how manageable has your workload been this month?
  • How often do you feel you have enough time to do quality work?
  • On a scale of 1–5, how well are you able to switch off after hours?
  • How would you rate your work-life balance right now? (1–5)
  • How often do you feel stressed or overwhelmed at work?
  • Do you have the tools and resources you need to do your job well?
  • On a scale of 1–5, how comfortable do you feel taking time off when you need it?
  • How would you rate your physical and mental wellbeing at work? (1–5)
  • What is the biggest source of pressure for you right now?
  • What's one thing that would most improve your day-to-day at work?

Recognition & growth

  • On a scale of 1–5, how often is your good work recognised?
  • Do you feel your contributions are noticed by leadership?
  • On a scale of 1–5, how satisfied are you with your growth opportunities here?
  • Do you have a clear path to develop your career at this company?
  • How often do you get useful feedback on your performance?
  • On a scale of 1–5, how well does your role use your strengths?
  • Do you feel you're learning new skills in your current role?
  • How fairly do you feel rewards and promotions are handled? (1–5)
  • What kind of recognition matters most to you?
  • What skill would you most like the chance to develop this year?

Manager & communication

  • On a scale of 1–5, how clearly does leadership communicate priorities?
  • Do you feel comfortable sharing honest feedback with your manager?
  • On a scale of 1–5, how well does your manager remove blockers for you?
  • How well do you understand how your work ties to company goals? (1–5)
  • Do you get enough information to do your job effectively?
  • On a scale of 1–5, how approachable is your manager?
  • How fairly are decisions made on your team? (1–5)
  • Do you feel heard when you raise concerns?
  • How would you rate communication between departments? (1–5)
  • What's one question you wish leadership would answer in this all-hands?

Open-ended / word cloud

  • In one word, how would you describe our culture right now?
  • In one word, how do you feel about this week?
  • What one word would you use to describe our team's mood?
  • Name one thing we should start doing as a company.
  • Name one thing we should stop doing.
  • Name one thing we're doing well that we should keep.
  • In a word, what would make work more enjoyable for you?
  • What's one win from this quarter you're proud of?
  • If you could change one thing about how we work, what would it be?

How to run these well

Keep it anonymous to get the truth

People soften feedback when they fear it can be traced back to them. PollsLive polls are anonymous by default, so leave it that way for engagement and morale questions — you'll get candid answers instead of polite ones, and a more accurate read on how the team really feels.

Track a few questions over time

Pick three or four core questions — an engagement scale, your eNPS, and a workload check — and ask the exact same wording every pulse. Consistent phrasing turns one-off responses into a trend line, so you can see whether changes you make are actually moving the numbers.

Close the loop or trust erodes

Nothing kills survey participation faster than silence. Share back what you heard, name one or two things you'll change, and report progress at the next all-hands. Even acknowledging feedback you can't act on yet tells people the poll was worth their time.

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Are the responses really anonymous?

Yes. PollsLive polls are anonymous by default — no names, no logins, no IP shown to the host. For engagement and morale questions this is essential: people give honest answers when they know their response can't be traced back to them.

How do employees join the poll?

They scan a QR code on screen or open a short link from any phone or laptop — no app to install and no account to create. That removes the friction that usually tanks participation, so you get responses from the whole room in seconds.

What is an eNPS question and how do I run one?

eNPS (employee Net Promoter Score) asks 'How likely are you to recommend us as a place to work?' on a 0–10 scale. Scores of 9–10 are promoters, 7–8 are passive, and 0–6 are detractors; your eNPS is the percentage of promoters minus detractors. Add it to any pulse to track loyalty over time.

Can I keep results private instead of showing them live?

Yes. You can project results live to spark discussion in an all-hands, or keep them hidden from the room and review them privately first. Hiding results is often better for sensitive morale topics so early votes don't sway later ones.

Is PollsLive free for engagement surveys?

The free tier includes up to 3 polls with 500 responses each, which covers most team pulse checks and all-hands sessions. Pro is flat-priced with no per-seat fee, so you can poll a whole company without your cost scaling per employee.