Trigger a Manual Lifecycle Survey

There are two ways to send out Lifecycle Surveys in 15Five: automatically, based on a specific event like an employee’s hire date, and manually, which gives you control to launch a survey at the time that makes the most sense for your organization. This article walks you through how to manually trigger a Lifecycle Survey—ideal for collecting feedback at key milestones such as promotions, project completions, or unscheduled departures.

Access and availability

⛔️ Required access to the Lifecycle Surveys Dashboard.
👥 This article is relevant to Account admins.
📦 This feature is available in the Total Platform, Legacy Perform, and Engage pricing packages.


How to Manually Trigger a Lifecycle Survey

  1. Click Surveys in 15Five's main, left-hand navigation, then select Lifecycle.
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  2. Scroll down to the "Surveys" section and locate the survey you’d like to send manually. Then, click the ellipsis (•••) next to the survey name and select "Send manually."
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  3. Choose the employee(s) you want to include in the survey, then click Send.
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  4. After clicking Send, a notification will be sent to participants and/or their managers via email, based on the questions configured in the survey. All participants have 14 days to complete the survey before it expires.


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