Questions to Ask Employees to Determine Well-Being

Employers who are trying to figure out where their workforce is with regard to their well-being can use a simple pulse survey, advises WebMD Health Services.

They offer some sample survey questions:

Overall well-being.

How do you feel about your overall health and well-being?
My company prioritizes my health and well-being.
Open-ended: What are three aspects of your health and well-being you’d like to improve?
Open-ended: What are your top three suggestions for programs we can offer to improve employee health and well-being?

Work-life integration.

I am able to successfully balance work and personal life.
I feel that the organization respects setting boundaries to manage work and life.
I feel that my manager supports flexibility for my daily needs.
I feel comfortable taking time off.

Physical health and exercise.

I feel good about my physical health.
I engage in a regular program of exercise.
I get the right amount of sleep.
My eating habits are healthy.
I feel that the company supports a healthy diet in the cafeteria.
The company provides adequate space or places to be active at work—such as walking trails, yoga rooms, gyms or other areas.
My company supports getting physical activity during the workday.
I have the resources I need to ensure an ergonomic workspace when I work from home.

Mental health, stress, and resilience.

I feel good about my mental health.
My company provides me with the tools I need to support my mental health.
I feel comfortable talking about mental health at work.
My company believes mental health is just as important as physical health.
I feel I can bounce back from setbacks quickly and easily.
I have the tools I need to manage stress when it comes my way.
Open-ended: What are your top three suggestions for additional tools you would use to better support mental well-being?

I have the resources I need to stay connected to co-workers when working remotely.
I feel the company provides enough opportunity to socialize with coworkers.
I have a good social life.
I have enough time to keep up relationships with friends and family.
I feel connected to my community.
I am encouraged by my manager to participate in company events related to inclusion, diversity or volunteerism.
I feel a sense of belonging at this company.

Work culture and engagement.

How happy are you working at this company?
I feel proud to work at this company.
I would recommend this company as a great place to work.
Working at this company gives me a sense of purpose.
My company allows me to express my feelings and emotions without fear of punishment.
I feel comfortable being myself at work.
There are people at my workplace who genuinely care about me and my well-being.
I have a best friend at work.
I feel respected by my manager.
My manager values my perspective.
Leaders openly and honestly share information about their own well-being.
Leaders at the company value different perspectives.

Employee benefits/well-being program.

The benefits offered by the company support my health and well-being.
I know about the benefits I can take advantage of when it comes to mental health.
I am aware of the Employee Assistance Program and the type of help it provides.
I know where to go when I have a question about my benefits.
I understand what our well-being program offers and how to access it.
I know about financial wellness programs I can take advantage of.
I’m aware of our paid time off policies to rest and recharge.
I receive good communication about my employee benefits.