A 2-3 question pulse sent every Friday morning takes under a minute to complete and gives a continuous view of mood and workload. It’s the most effective HR steering tool of 2026.
Step-by-step #
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Enable the pulse #
Surveys → Pulse. Pick frequency (weekly, bi-weekly) and send day (Friday morning recommended).
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Select questions #
Library of 20 short questions. Illizeo picks 2-3 different ones each week to avoid fatigue.
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Configure the target #
Whole company or a rolling sample. For large orgs, 25% per week = full monthly coverage.
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Enable alerts #
If a team crosses a threshold, the manager and HR receive an immediate notification.
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Debrief monthly #
Automated monthly summary sent to leadership and managers. 1 page, 5 charts, top 3 actions.
Common pulse questions #
| Theme | Question |
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| Mood | This week, I felt ___ (1-5 scale) |
| Workload | My workload this week was ___ |
| Purpose | I understood the impact of my work |
| Manager | I had the support I needed |
| Team | I collaborated effectively |
FAQ #
Does pulse replace the annual survey?
Complementary. Pulse = mood, barometer = deep analysis. Both have their role.
What if no one answers?
Communicate actions from the pulse. Without that, response rate drops to 30% within 2 months.
How much time for respondents?
1 minute max. Beyond that, it’s no longer a pulse.
Do managers see individual answers?
No. Only team aggregates from 5 respondents up.
