Employee Engagement Survey Template
Engagement is a leading indicator for turnover and for customer experience. This template asks about the specific drivers of engagement rather than a single "are you happy" question, and ends with an employee NPS score you can trend over time. Turn on anonymous mode if you want candid answers.
The 12 questions
- 1.
How engaged do you feel in your work right now?*
1 to 5 stars
- 2.
I know what is expected of me at work.
Strongly disagree · Disagree · Neutral · Agree · Strongly agree
- 3.
I have the tools and information I need to do my job well.
Strongly disagree · Disagree · Neutral · Agree · Strongly agree
- 4.
I have opportunities to learn and grow here.
Strongly disagree · Disagree · Neutral · Agree · Strongly agree
- 5.
In the last month, I have received recognition for good work.
Strongly disagree · Disagree · Neutral · Agree · Strongly agree
- 6.
I trust my direct manager.
Strongly disagree · Disagree · Neutral · Agree · Strongly agree
- 7.
I believe in the direction the company is heading.
Strongly disagree · Disagree · Neutral · Agree · Strongly agree
- 8.
My opinions seem to count.
Strongly disagree · Disagree · Neutral · Agree · Strongly agree
- 9.
I can maintain a reasonable balance between work and the rest of my life.
Strongly disagree · Disagree · Neutral · Agree · Strongly agree
- 10.
I see myself still working here in two years.
Strongly disagree · Disagree · Neutral · Agree · Strongly agree
- 11.
How likely are you to recommend this company as a place to work?
0 to 10 scale
- 12.
What would make this a better place to work?
Open text
Tips for using this template
- Keep the wording identical every cycle. Changing a question resets its trend line.
- Report results by driver, not just the overall score, so teams know what to work on.
- Commit to two or three visible actions per cycle and report on them before the next survey.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good employee NPS?
Anything above zero means more promoters than detractors. Scores of 20 to 30 are solid for most companies; above 50 is exceptional.
Should engagement surveys be anonymous?
Usually yes, especially for companies under a few hundred people. Turn on anonymous mode and avoid demographic filters that narrow to fewer than five people.