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# Running Pulse and Engagement Surveys

> Set up and manage recurring surveys

# Running Pulse and Engagement Surveys

Pulse and engagement surveys provide regular feedback on team health. Here's how to run them effectively.

## Pulse surveys

**What they are:**
Short, frequent surveys (weekly or monthly) with 3-5 questions.

**What to measure:**

* Overall satisfaction
* Workload and stress
* Team dynamics
* Confidence in leadership

**Best practices:**

* Keep them very short (2 minutes max)
* Run them consistently (same cadence)
* Share high-level results with the team
* Act on trends

## Engagement surveys

**What they are:**
Longer surveys (10-15 questions) run quarterly or annually.

**What to measure:**

* Job satisfaction
* Connection to company mission
* Manager effectiveness
* Growth and development opportunities
* Work-life balance

**Best practices:**

* Run them consistently (quarterly or semi-annually)
* Ensure anonymity to encourage honesty
* Share results transparently
* Create action plans based on results

## What's next

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  Understand survey data
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