5 Questions Every Manager Should Ask Weekly

Here's a guide to the top five weekly questions every manager should be asking.

Effective communication is the bedrock of a high-performing team. Managers can often miss crucial cues about their team's well-being, performance, or concerns. Pulse surveys offer a quick and efficient way to check in with your team regularly. Performance Scoring's Pulse Survey tool takes this to the next level by allowing managers to schedule binary questions that elicit immediate responses and notes, which then notify managers based on the type of response.

5. "Do you have the resources you need?"

Lack of resources is a major hindrance to employee productivity. According to a poll taken by Gallup, only 41% of employees feel they have the materials and equipment they need to do their work right.

4. "Do you feel your week is aligned with our corporate values?"

Alignment with company values is critical for job satisfaction. This question helps keep company values front and center. If anyone responds 'No,' the notes can be invaluable for managers in identifying specific areas for coaching.

3. "Were you able to maintain a good work-life balance this week?"

Work-life balance is increasingly seen as an essential part of employee well-being. A 'No' to this question should be an immediate red flag for managers.

2. "Did you receive timely and constructive feedback from me this week?"

Regular feedback boosts employee engagement. Use this question to self-assess your managerial practices.

Employees who receive regular feedback on their strengths are 30.4 times more likely to be engaged"

Forbes, 2019

1. "Do you feel comfortable voicing your opinions and concerns?"

An open and honest corporate culture encourages better problem-solving. A 'No' to this question is a signal for the manager to investigate what might be hindering open communication.

There you have it. Regular check-ins provide invaluable insights into your team's morale, needs, ad alignment with company objectives. Consider using engagement tools, like Performance Scoring or Etho, managers can automate and digitally document the answers to these essential questions.