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Employee survey template

Let's talk about your workload

A ready-to-use employee survey template with 14 questions already written and tested. Open it, brand it as your own and launch in minutes. Free to start, no card required.

14 questions · ~2 min

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Internal surveys take the team's pulse: climate, engagement, workload and trust in leadership. They work best anonymous and recurring, so you see the trend and not just a snapshot. Ask few, actionable questions: every question should be able to trigger a concrete decision.

What respondents see

We want real data about the pace we're working at, before it takes its toll. It's confidential and analyzed in aggregate.

What this template asks

  1. ScaleHow much energy do you usually start the week with?

    No energy 0–10 Full of energy

  2. MatrixRate how much you agree with these statements
    • I end most days exhausted
    • I find it hard to switch off after work
    • My current workload is manageable
    • I have autonomy to organize my own work
    • I recover my energy over the weekend
    • Strongly disagree
    • Disagree
    • Neutral
    • Agree
    • Strongly agree
  3. Single choiceHow many extra hours do you work in a typical week?
    • None
    • 1 to 3
    • 4 to 7
    • 8 or more
  4. Single choiceHow often do interruptions keep you from concentrating?
    • Constantly
    • Several times a day
    • Once in a while during the day
    • Rarely
  5. Yes / NoCan you really switch off outside working hours (no messages or calls)?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. Multiple choiceWhat adds the most load to your day-to-day work?
    • Too many meetings
    • Constant urgent requests
    • Understaffed team
    • Slow tools or processes
    • Internal bureaucracy
    • Unclear or shifting goals
  7. ScaleHow clear are your priorities each week?

    Not clear at all 1–5 Very clear

  8. ScaleWhen your workload increases, how much support do you get from your manager?

    None 1–5 All I need

  9. Yes / NoHave you ever considered leaving the company because of your workload?
    • Yes
    • No
  10. Open textWhat would need to change for you to stay with peace of mind?
  11. Single choiceSince when have you felt this workload?
    • A few weeks
    • A few months
    • More than a year
    • I don't feel overloaded
  12. RankingRank what would relieve your workload first
    • Fewer meetings
    • Strengthen the team
    • More stable priorities
    • Automate repetitive tasks
    • More schedule flexibility
  13. ScaleHow sustainable is your current pace for 6 more months?

    Unsustainable 0–10 Fully sustainable

  14. Open textA direct, anonymous message to leadership about the workload

Frequently asked questions

What is a employee survey template?
It is a pre-built employee survey questionnaire with 14 ready-to-send questions. Use it as-is or adapt it to your case in Camaleonic Survey's visual editor.
Is it free?
Yes. You can create an account and use this template for free, no card required. Paid plans add advanced analytics, live results and more.
Can I customize it?
Completely. Change questions, logic, typography and color so the survey looks like your brand, not a generic form.

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