Work-Life Balance Survey Template
Measure workload, flexibility and the ability to disconnect. Recommended audience: all employees.
What this survey is for
Catch overload and burnout risk before people leave.
Example questions
- 1
Overall, how satisfied are you with your work-life balance?
Rating
- 2
My workload is sustainable.
Opinion scale
- 3
I can disconnect from work outside working hours.
Opinion scale
- 4
I have the flexibility I need to manage life outside work.
Opinion scale
- 5
How often do you work beyond your normal hours?
Single choice
- 6
What one change would most improve your balance?
Open text
- Send the work-life balance survey at the moment it's most relevant to the respondent.
- Keep it short — every extra question lowers completion.
- Always include at least one open-text question so AI can surface themes.
- Segment responses by audience and touchpoint to find what to fix first.
- Close the loop with respondents when you act on their feedback.
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