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Employee Internal Mobility Survey: Interest, Barriers & Fairness

Measure employee interest in internal roles, identify mobility barriers, and assess perceived fairness. 5-minute pulse survey template, ready to launch.

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Sample Survey Items

Q1
Opinion Scale
How interested are you in exploring a different internal role in the next 12 months?
Range: 1 10
Min: Not at allMid: NeutralMax: Very
Q2
Multiple Choice
Have you applied for an internal role in the past 12 months?
  • Yes
  • No
Q3
Multiple Choice
During your most recent internal application, which of the following occurred? Select all that apply.
  • Submitted an application
  • Was screened by recruiter/HR
  • Interviewed
  • Received an offer
  • Accepted a new internal role
  • Did not move forward
  • Withdrew my application
  • Other
Q4
Rating
Overall, how would you rate your experience with the internal application process in the past 12 months?
Scale: 10 (star)
Min: PoorMax: Excellent
Q5
Opinion Scale
How clear is the process for finding and applying for internal roles at our organization?
Range: 1 10
Min: Not at all clearMid: Somewhat clearMax: Very clear
Q6
Matrix
Please rate your agreement with the following statements about internal hiring fairness.
RowsStrongly disagreeDisagreeNeither agree nor disagreeAgreeStrongly agree
Job postings are visible to all employees.
Selection criteria are applied consistently.
Internal candidates receive fair consideration.
Decisions are based on job-related qualifications.
Timely feedback is provided to applicants.
Salary ranges for internal roles are transparent.
Q7
Multiple Choice
In the past 12 months, have you observed or experienced any potential biases in internal hiring decisions? Select all that apply.
  • None observed
  • Favoritism or nepotism
  • Bias toward tenure/seniority
  • Location or remote/in-office bias
  • Departmental or role bias
  • Demographic bias (e.g., gender, race, age)
  • Other
Q8
Long Text
If comfortable, briefly describe what made it feel biased. Please avoid names or identifying details.
Max 600 chars
Q9
Multiple Choice
Quality check: To confirm attention, please select “Neutral” below.
  • Strongly disagree
  • Disagree
  • Neutral
  • Agree
  • Strongly agree
Q10
Matrix
In the past 12 months, how much did each of the following limit your ability to pursue internal roles?
RowsNot a barrierMinor barrierSomewhat a barrierSignificant barrierMajor barrier
Not sure where to find postings
Unclear qualifications/requirements
Lack of time to prepare/apply
Limited support from my manager
Few suitable openings
Location or schedule constraints
Compensation differences
Applications not acknowledged or slow communication
Q11
Ranking
Rank the changes that would most help you explore or move to internal roles (top = most helpful).
Drag to order (top = most important)
  1. Transparent selection criteria
  2. Dedicated time to explore roles
  3. Manager support for moves
  4. Mentorship or sponsorship
  5. Clear career paths and ladders
  6. Salary bands included in postings
  7. Constructive feedback on applications
Q12
Multiple Choice
What is your primary goal for a potential internal move?
  • Grow skills/experience
  • Increase compensation
  • Better manager/team fit
  • Improve work–life balance
  • Shift to a new function
  • Move into leadership/people management
  • Work from a different location
  • Other
Q13
Dropdown
How long have you been with the organization?
  • Less than 3 months
  • 3–11 months
  • 1–2 years
  • 3–5 years
  • 6–10 years
  • More than 10 years
Q14
Multiple Choice
Which best describes your current role level?
  • Individual contributor
  • People manager (1–5 direct reports)
  • Manager (6–15 direct reports)
  • Senior leader (16+ direct reports)
  • Executive
  • Other
Q15
Dropdown
What is your age range?
  • 18–24
  • 25–34
  • 35–44
  • 45–54
  • 55–64
  • 65 or older
  • Prefer not to say
Q16
Multiple Choice
How do you describe your gender?
  • Woman
  • Man
  • Non-binary
  • Self-describe
  • Prefer not to say
Q17
Dropdown
Where are you primarily based for work?
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia–Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East & North Africa
  • Sub‑Saharan Africa
  • Other/Multiple regions
  • Prefer not to say
Q18
Dropdown
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • Less than high school
  • High school or equivalent
  • Some college, no degree
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Master’s degree
  • Doctorate
  • Professional degree (e.g., JD, MD)
  • Prefer not to say
Q19
Multiple Choice
What is your current employment status with this organization?
  • Full-time employee
  • Part-time employee
  • Fixed-term/contractor
  • Intern/co-op
  • Other
  • Prefer not to say
Q20
Long Text
Any other comments about internal mobility you’d like to share?
Max 600 chars
Q21
AI Interview
AI Interview: 2 Follow-up Questions on Internal Mobility
AI InterviewLength: 2Personality: Expert InterviewerMode: Fast
Q22
Chat Message
Thank you for completing this pulse. Your feedback will help improve internal mobility processes.

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