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Workload check-in for your team
Overload creeps up quietly, and people rarely say so first. This six-question anonymous check-in shows whether the load is manageable, whether priorities are clear, and what the team thinks could be dropped.
The questions
- My workload is manageable. (strongly disagree to strongly agree)
- I know which of my work matters most this week. (strongly disagree to strongly agree)
- I rarely need to work late to keep up. (strongly disagree to strongly agree)
- I get enough uninterrupted time to focus. (strongly disagree to strongly agree)
- I can switch off from work most evenings and weekends. (strongly disagree to strongly agree)
- What could we drop, delay or do differently to free up time? (open answer)
You can add, remove or reword questions before you send it. Answers are anonymous and only you see the results.
Why it matters
- You see overload before it becomes sick days or resignations.
- People tell you what to stop, not just that they are busy.
- You get evidence to push back on new work.
How to run it
- Run it before planning a new quarter or after a busy launch.
- Keep it anonymous; workload is hard to admit to face to face.
- Share the results and the top ideas for what to drop.
- Agree one thing to stop or delay, and do it visibly.
What to do with the results
| Low on manageable workload | List all current work with the team and agree what to drop or delay. |
| Low on clear priorities | Rank the top three priorities for the month and repeat them every week. |
| Low on focus time | Agree two meeting-free mornings a week for the whole team. |
| Low on switching off | Stop sending messages after hours yourself, or schedule them for the morning. |
You need a free account to send a survey and read results. Your team answers without an account. Feeling stretched yourself? Try the private burnout self-check.