Workload and Capacity Pulse Survey

A targeted pulse survey measuring workload sustainability, after-hours work patterns, and resource adequacy. Designed to surface fixable blockers and detect burnout risk before it becomes attrition.

Workload Sustainability

• My current workload feels manageable within my normal working hours.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• I am able to complete my highest-priority work without cutting corners on quality.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• Over the past two weeks, how often did you work outside your normal hours (evenings, weekends, or early mornings) to keep up with your workload?
  Select the option that best describes your experience.
• If you rated your workload as unmanageable or frequently work outside normal hours, what is the primary driver?
  Please share as much or as little as you're comfortable with. Your response is anonymous.

Resources and Blockers

• I have the tools, systems, and access I need to do my job effectively.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• Unnecessary meetings, processes, or approvals slow me down and reduce my productive time.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5). Note: a higher score here indicates a problem.
• What is the single biggest blocker preventing you from doing your best work right now?
  Examples: unclear priorities, too many meetings, missing tools, understaffing, slow approvals.

Wellbeing and Sustainability

• I feel energized and motivated at the end of most workdays.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5)
• I feel comfortable telling my manager when my workload is too heavy.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5). This measures psychological safety around capacity conversations.
• If you rated your ability to speak up about workload at 3 or below, what holds you back?
  Your response is anonymous. This helps us understand barriers to open capacity conversations.

Intent to Stay and Open Feedback

• If my current workload level continued for the next 3 months unchanged, I would seriously consider leaving this organization.
  Strongly disagree → Strongly agree (1–5). This is a leading indicator of burnout-driven attrition.
• What is the one change that would most improve your workload or capacity situation?
  Be as specific as possible — your input directly informs decisions made by leadership and your manager.
• Is there anything else you'd like to share about your workload, energy levels, or capacity?
  This is your space to share anything not captured above.