You can’t improve what you don’t measure – and that goes for wellbeing, too.
If you want a happier, healthier team, you need to know how your people are really feeling (not just what they say in the Monday morning meeting).
In this guide, we’ll show you how to measure wellbeing at work in a way that’s actually useful – not a tick-box exercise.
From simple wellbeing measures to smart tools and surveys, we’ll help you get the full picture and spot where support’s needed most.
The best way to measure employee wellbeing is through regular, anonymous pulse surveys.
These allow you to gather honest feedback from your team, track changes over time, and respond quickly to any issues.
HR software platforms like Stribe make it easy to do this consistently, without overwhelming your team.
Examples of wellbeing metrics include:
– stress levels
– burnout risk
– job satisfaction
– work-life balance
– absence rates
– how connected employees feel to their team
These metrics give you real insight into how your people are feeling – and where they might need more support.
It depends on your team, but monthly pulse surveys are a great place to start.
They’re short enough not to cause survey fatigue, but regular enough to spot trends and make meaningful changes when needed.
Because when your people feel good, your whole organisation benefits.
It’s as simple as that.
The research backs it up – teams with strong wellbeing are more engaged, more productive, and more likely to stick around.
In fact, studies show that happier employees are around 12% more productive than their less happy peers.
But it’s not all about output.
Measuring employee wellbeing helps build a workplace culture people actually want to be part of.
It boosts your reputation, makes recruitment easier, and shows your team that you genuinely care.
Employee wellbeing metrics are the measures you use to track how your people are feeling – mentally, emotionally, and physically.
They turn employees’ feelings into real data you can track and act on.
You can gather through pulse surveys, anonymous feedback, absence data — whatever helps you build a clear picture.
If something’s off, these measures of wellbeing help you spot it early and do something about it.
One of the easiest (and most effective) ways to measure employee wellbeing is through regular pulse surveys.
Stribe is an employee engagement platform that helps you run pulse surveys, and check in with your team in a way that’s quick, meaningful and anonymous.
With Stribe, you can send out short, targeted wellbeing surveys to give you a clear picture of how your people are feeling.
And because Stribe lets you track wellbeing metrics over-time, you’ll spot patterns, pick up on early warning signs, and know exactly where support is needed.
No more guesswork!
Whether you’re measuring stress levels, work-life balance, or overall happiness, Stribe makes it simple to gather the right data — and take action that makes a difference.
Identify which wellbeing areas you want to track (e.g. stress, burnout, work-life balance).
Use Stribe to build short, anonymous surveys tailored to your goals.
Schedule surveys monthly or quarterly – whatever fits your team’s rhythm.
View trends and results in real-time on your Stribe dashboard.
Most importantly, use the insights to make meaningful changes and support your team where it counts.
About the author
Starting out her early career as a journalist, Jade Madeley is an accomplished content writer with 8+ years’ experience across business, personal finance, SaaS, human resources and employee engagement. Working with Stribe, she crafts insightful content that brings complex HR topics to life and drives meaningful action.
