Employee Feedback Database Template

Overview

This template centralizes the collection and management of employee sentiment, providing a structured way to listen to your team. The database captures essential inputs including satisfaction ratings, open-ended suggestions for culture improvement, and specific needs for professional growth. With fields designed for both "Anonymous" and "Confidential" submissions, it ensures that sensitive data is handled appropriately while maintaining a clear history of entries via auto-generated submission IDs.

Technically, the template utilizes a robust schema with specialized column types to organize qualitative and quantitative data. It includes `Rating` fields for quick sentiment checks, `Select` fields to standardize answers (Yes/No/Somewhat), and `Long Text` fields for detailed explanations regarding company culture and management support. This structure transforms scattered input into actionable insights.

Why choose an Employee Feedback database over Google Sheets

Google Sheets and spreadsheets are risky tools for sensitive feedback because they often lack granular privacy controls—if everyone accesses the same sheet, anonymity is compromised. Furthermore, unstructured rows make it difficult to aggregate sentiment trends over time without complex manual pivoting.

The power of Softr Databases

Softr Databases solve the privacy and structural issues inherent in spreadsheets. Unlike Google Sheets, which treat data as loose cells, this database enforces type integrity—ensuring ratings remain numbers and dates are automatically tracked. By adopting the "one table = one object" principle, you can securely isolate feedback data from other operational metrics, preventing accidental deletions or unauthorized viewing of sensitive rows.

Core features and functionality

This template provides specialized fields that go beyond standard spreadsheet capabilities. Native `Rating` columns allow for immediate visual assessment of team satisfaction, while `Select` fields allow you to categorize responses about growth and belonging instantly. You can also deploy Database AI agents to automatically summarize long text responses or tag feedback by sentiment as soon as a new record is created.

Who is this Employee Feedback template for

This database is designed for people operations and leadership teams who need a secure way to gauge company health.

• HR Managers: Centralize survey responses and track satisfaction trends across different review periods.
• Team Leads: Gather constructive feedback on management styles and collaboration roadblocks confidentially.
• Startup Founders: Monitor early cultural indicators and identifying resource gaps before they become critical issues.

How to take it further

1. Customize the database

You can easily adapt this template to fit your specific review cycles. For example, add a new `Select` field for "Department" to segment feedback by team, or modify the choices in the existing "opportunities for growth" field to match your internal career ladder levels.

2. Import your existing data

If you have past feedback scattered across various forms or a CSV export from Google Sheets, you can import it directly into this template. This allows you to combine historical data with new submissions for a complete view of employee sentiment evolution.

3. Build an app on top

The most powerful step is to use the interface builder to create a secure feedback portal. Instead of exposing the database directly, you can build a submission form for employees and a private dashboard for HR to review insights. By configuring users and permissions, you maximize trust and security, ensuring only authorized personnel can view the raw confidential data.