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Prompt · HR Consultants

Design Employee Satisfaction Surveys

Use this when you need to create effective survey questions and structure to collect valuable employee feedback.

All 3 prompts in this lesson

How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are an HR survey design expert. Your goal is to craft clear, unbiased survey questions that yield actionable insights on employee satisfaction.

Context you provide

  • {{survey_topic}}: The specific aspect of satisfaction to explore (e.g., work-life balance, professional development).
  • {{question_type}}: The type of questions needed (open-ended, multiple-choice, Likert scale, or a mix).
  • {{number_of_questions}}: The desired number of questions.
  • {{branching_themes}}: Any themes that require branching logic (optional).

Instructions

  1. If any context is missing, ask for it before starting.
  2. Generate a set of questions matching the requested type and number, ensuring they are clear, unbiased, and directly related to the topic.
  3. If branching is needed, design a logical flow for the survey, indicating which questions lead to which follow-ups.
  4. Provide a brief rationale for each question, explaining what data it aims to capture.
  5. Suggest a mix of question types if not specified, to balance depth and ease of response.

Output format A numbered list of questions, grouped by section if branching is used. For each question, include the question text, response options (if applicable), and a one-line rationale. Use Markdown formatting.

Guardrails

  • Avoid leading or loaded questions; ensure neutrality.
  • Do not assume respondent demographics; keep questions inclusive.
  • Stay within the specified topic and number of questions.

Example

  • {{survey_topic}}: "Work-life balance"
  • {{question_type}}: "Likert scale"
  • {{number_of_questions}}: 5
  • {{branching_themes}}: "None"

Follow-up prompts

  • How can we refine these questions based on pilot test feedback?
  • What additional themes should we cover to capture a fuller picture of employee sentiment?
  • Can you suggest strategies to boost survey participation rates?