Employee Survey Software Built on Gallup Research
Gallup employee surveys measure engagement, employee experience and the workplace factors that influence performance. Available in the Gallup Access platform, these research-backed surveys and analytics tools help organizations turn employee feedback into actionable insights for leaders and managers.
Research-Backed Employee Survey Questions for Global Organizations
350+ research-validated employee survey questions
1B+ employee survey responses in Gallup’s global database*
55+ survey languages available
*Gallup Access compares your results to over a billion other survey responses collected in the last five years, so you know where you stand against other companies.
What Organizations Get With a Gallup Access Subscription
The Gallup Access Workplace subscription gives organizations the employee feedback tools to measure employee engagement, gather workforce feedback and turn survey insights into action. Unlike many survey platforms, Gallup Access combines unlimited surveying, Gallup research-validated questions, analytics and manager resources in one place.
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Unlimited Employee SurveysConduct surveys whenever needed instead of waiting for an annual cycle. Organizations can monitor engagement, track workplace changes and gather feedback throughout the year. |
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Employee Engagement Survey Tools: Gallup’s Q12Measure employee engagement using the most widely validated engagement framework in the world. The Q12 links engagement directly to outcomes such as productivity, retention and customer loyalty. |
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350+ Research-Validated QuestionsDesign surveys using questions backed by decades of workplace research to measure the topics that most influence performance. |
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Custom Survey QuestionsAdd your own questions to capture feedback on company initiatives, leadership communication or emerging workplace issues. |
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Gallup AIAsk questions about your survey data and receive guidance grounded in Gallup’s research and workplace science. |
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Team Reports for ManagersManagers receive clear insights on the drivers of employee engagement within their teams so they can focus on the actions that matter most. |
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Action Planning and Team MonitoringManagers can identify priorities, build an employee engagement action plan, set goals and track progress over time to improve engagement and performance. |
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Manager Learning and Employee Development ResourcesLeaders gain access to Gallup guidance and strengths-based development resources to support their teams more effectively. |
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Text AnalyticsAnalyze employee comments to uncover themes, risks and opportunities across teams and the organization. Perform employee engagement survey analysis to identify the factors that most influence team performance. |
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BenchmarkingGallup benchmarking compares your engagement results against one of the world’s largest employee datasets, so you see how your organization compares to top-performing organizations and industry peers. |
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Technology Combined With Gallup Workplace Consulting
Gallup Access combines survey technology with Gallup’s workplace consulting expertise. Organizations can work with Gallup advisers to design an employee listening strategy, interpret survey results, and build cultures that support engagement and performance.
Gallup advisers can help organizations:
- design employee engagement and employee experience survey strategies
- interpret survey results and identify the most important factors influencing performance
- guide leaders and managers in acting on survey insights
What Types of Employee Surveys Are Available in Gallup Access?
Gallup Access includes three types of employee surveys that help organizations measure engagement, gather continuous feedback and understand experiences across the employee life cycle.
Measuring Engagement With the Q12® Employee Engagement Survey
The Gallup Q12 survey uses 12 research-validated employee engagement questions to measure whether employees have the fundamental needs they require to perform at their best. Decades of Gallup research show that these 12 elements of employee engagement directly link to important business outcomes such as employee productivity, retention, customer loyalty and profitability.
Organizations can use the original 12 questions or add additional validated questions to explore related topics such as manager effectiveness, team collaboration and workplace wellbeing.
Workplace Pulse Surveys for Continuous Employee Feedback
Pulse survey tools in Gallup Access help organizations gather fast feedback on emerging workplace priorities and track changes in employee sentiment between larger surveys. These short surveys help leaders stay informed about evolving challenges, monitor whether workplace initiatives are working and respond quickly to new developments.
Organizations can design their own pulse survey or choose from Gallup’s library of more than 350 validated questions covering topics such as culture, wellbeing, change management, artificial intelligence and manager support.
Example topics available in the Gallup question bank:
| Topic | What Organizations Can Measure |
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Employee Engagement
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Track changes in engagement levels and understand whether employees have the clarity, resources and support needed to perform at their best. |
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Organizational Culture
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Evaluate how employees experience organizational values, teamwork, trust and collaboration across the workplace. |
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Employee Wellbeing
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Monitor employee wellbeing and identify risks related to burnout, stress and work-life balance. |
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Employee Performance and Productivity
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Understand whether employees have the expectations, tools and environment needed to deliver strong performance. |
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Change Management
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Assess how employees respond to organizational changes such as restructuring, new strategies or new technologies. |
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Manager Effectiveness
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Measure how well managers support their teams through communication, coaching and accountability. |
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Team Collaboration
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Understand how effectively teams work together, share information and solve problems. |
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AI in the Workplace
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Gather feedback on how employees use AI tools and whether those tools are improving efficiency and results. |
Employee Experience Surveys for Key Moments in the Employee Life Cycle
Employee experience surveys help organizations understand how employees experience key moments across the employee life cycle. These surveys capture feedback at key stages such as employee onboarding, early tenure, development and exit, helping leaders identify where employees gain clarity, support and connection and where the experience may break down.
Organizations commonly use life cycle surveys to evaluate:
- onboarding and new-hire experiences
- early employee milestones such as 90-day check-ins
- development and career growth experiences
- employee exit feedback
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Insights from these surveys help organizations strengthen the experiences that shape engagement, retention and long-term performance.
Employee Survey Best Practices and Strategy Guide
Employee surveys help leaders understand what employees need to perform at their best. But an effective survey strategy requires more than sending a questionnaire.
Explore Gallup’s guide to employee surveys to learn:
- why employee surveys matter for performance and culture
- the different types of surveys organizations use
- how often to conduct surveys
- how to analyze results and communicate findings
- how survey software improves business performance
Request a Demo of Gallup Access
Request a demo to see how Gallup Access surveys work and how organizations measure engagement, gather employee feedback and act on results. Fill out this form to speak with a Gallup adviser about your employee listening strategy and how survey insights can improve performance.