The Pulse Check employee survey for SMEs and teams

Our Pulse Check employee survey is the quick and uncomplicated team and SME survey. Ideal for smaller organizations that want to get a reliable picture of employee sentiment quickly - without a lot of effort and at a fair price.

  • Uncomplicated: No complicated setup, hardly any preparation required. You get a clear picture of your mood in just a few days.

  • Quick overview: Instead of getting lost in detailed analyses, you can see the most important fields of action at a glance. Ideal for an initial assessment.

  • Fair price-performance ratio for SMEs and teams: Feedback made easy - for SMEs who want to gain initial experience with feedback methods and pulse surveys.
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Pulse survey: The best weapon against the skills shortage

Give your employees a voice with our employee survey. The tailor-made Pulse Check survey for SMEs and teams clearly shows you where there is potential for development and how you can become an even more attractive employer.

  • Skills shortage is worsening: 30% of SMEs see a lack of talent as the biggest challenge, 59% expect it to worsen further (SRF, 2023).

  • Job satisfaction pays off: Satisfied employees are up to 18% more productive and 21% more loyal (Gallup, 2024).

  • More than just salary: Applicants today choose employers based on working atmosphere, purpose and development opportunities (SRF, 2023).

Dr. Kathrin Neumüller is Managing Director at ValueQuest. She holds a doctorate from the University of St. Gallen (Dr. oec. HSG) and a Master's degree in Social Sciences from the University of Cambridge. She specializes in strategic communication, leadership and employee inspiration.
Dr. Kathrin Neumüller

Co-Managing Director

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Pulse Check employee survey for SMEs and teams

Feedback made easy - with the Pulse Check survey

Would you like to find out quickly how your team feels about their work? The Pulse Survey provides an honest picture of the mood - without lengthy preparation and with minimal effort. See the results for yourself and put your trust in our expertise.

Results compact and available online

All results are available for you in the online portal. Clear, concise and easy to understand. This allows you to see what works well in your company and where there is potential for improvement.

Making collaboration visible through the pulse survey

Whether it's salary, work content, communication or leadership - many factors influence job satisfaction. The Pulse Check employee survey shows how your team perceives these aspects and where there is a need for action.

Meaningful benchmarking with the Pulse survey

Put your results into a larger context: the comparison with over 2,000 companies in Switzerland or in your sector helps you to recognize where you are well positioned and where there is potential.
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The starter package for SMEs and start-ups

We know from experience that SMEs have different needs than corporations. The Pulse Check survey has been specially developed for SMEs and start-ups with up to 50 employees - as a lean starter package for initial experience with structured feedback methods.

Pulse Survey: Simple sentiment instead of complex analyses

Small companies in particular need pragmatic solutions. The Pulse survey by ValueQuest® focuses on the essentials: Motivation, satisfaction and the perception of central working conditions.

A practical feedback tool that works without much effort.

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Success stories from our customers

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100% anonymous - the basis for honest feedback

The Pulse Check employee survey guarantees complete anonymity and creates psychological security - the basis for honest, constructive feedback.

The latest blog posts about the Pulse survey

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    AI in the Swiss Insurance Market: What Insurers Can Learn from the Results

    October 1, 2026

    Reading time: 4 min

    Artificial intelligence is not universally accepted in the Swiss insurance market. As a study by ValueQuest shows, customers’ openness to AI depends heavily on how it is used.

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    AI in the Swiss Insurance Market: Between Acceptance and Skepticism

    September 28, 2026

    Reading time: 5 min

    For many Swiss people, artificial intelligence has become an integral part of everyday life. However, the situation is different when it comes to insurance companies.

  • Three employees of Raiffeisenbank Glarnerland receive the Excellence@Work Award for being an outstanding employer in 2026

    Top Employer: Raiffeisenbank Glarnerland Impresses with Strong Leadership

    September 21, 2026

    Reading time: 2 min

    ValueQuest recently had the honor of presenting the “Excellence@Work Award” to Raiffeisenbank Glarnerland. We extend our heartfelt congratulations.

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    Top Swiss Employers: GastroSocial

    September 9, 2026

    Reading time: 3 min

    GastroSocial has received the 2026 Excellence@Work Award from ValueQuest. With a response rate of 96 percent, a motivation score of 84, and 87 percent of employees serving as brand ambassadors, the company demonstrates a strong employer culture.

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    Employee Survey: Raiffeisenbank Möhlin Achieves Excellent Results

    August 31, 2026

    Reading time: 3 min

    Raiffeisenbank Möhlin is one of Switzerland's top employers and is receiving our Excellence@Work Award in recognition of this achievement. Congratulations!

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    Employee Surveys in Switzerland: Find Providers & Tools

    August 30, 2026

    Reading time: 6 min

    Employee Survey in Switzerland: How Do You Find the Right Employee Survey Provider? What Really Matters When It Comes to Anonymity, Tools, Questionnaires, and Analysis.

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"The ValueQuest team showed genuine interest in our survey, asked critical questions and were always honest. They worked hard to get the best results for us. The project manager took a lot of time to adapt the questionnaire perfectly to our goals and needs."

Johanna Gasser

Head of Marketing & Communication, Asga Pension Fund

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