Pulse Survey Rotating Item Library

Updated August 2026

Use one optional rotating items only when there is a clear issue, intervention or decision to test. Rotating items should not undermine the stability of the core pulse trend.

Theme EOF Alignment Question
Vision and direction Cause / Delivering Results I have a clear understanding of what Council is trying to achieve over the next 12 months.
Leadership presence Cause / Values-Based Leadership Senior leaders are visible and accessible to employees.
Recruitment and retention Capability / Resourcing & Capacity Council is taking practical steps to attract and retain good people.
Career pathways Capability / Development & Pathways I can see realistic opportunities to develop or progress my career at Council.
Technology Capability / Tools & Equipment Council’s technology helps me work productively.
Flexible work Culture / Pay, Benefits & Flexibility Flexible work arrangements are applied fairly and practically in my area.
Inclusion Culture / Wellbeing & Psychological Safety People from different backgrounds and perspectives feel included at Council.
Change Culture / Innovation & Change Workplace changes that affect me are communicated clearly and early enough.
Consultation Culture / Innovation & Change When workplace changes affect my job or worksite, consultation is timely and genuine.
Recognition Culture / Recognition & Reward Good work is recognised in a timely and meaningful way.
Wellbeing Culture / Wellbeing & Psychological Safety Council manages workload and wellbeing risks effectively.

CSV resource: Resources/CSV/pulse-survey-rotating-item-library.csv