Page 1: Working From Home (WFH) During Covid-19
You have received this survey because you may normally work in an office and are now working from home (WFH). You will know how unprecedented your situation is - the threat from Covid-19...and now having to WFH.
WFH is unchartered territory - for you, your family, your colleagues, your union and your employer.
So far, both positive and negative experinces have been reported. For some, working from home has brought advantages including not having to commute, saving money on commuting and that the fact that working from home fits in with domestic demands. Others. though, have reported disadvatages - isolation, missing colleagues, lack of space and a proper work station, tensions between work and home life. and costs of electricity, telephones and broadband. Clealy workers have different expereinces.
The survey can be completed by members of unions and non-members alike.
HARD EVIDENCE IS NOW URGENTLY NEEDED ON YOUR POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE EXPERIENCES - TO HELP TRADE UNIONS WHEN NEGOTIATING WITH EMPLOYERS TO PROTECT YOU AND IMPROVE YOUR WORKING CONDITIONS.
The survey is quite long, but all the questions raise important issues. Your voice is vital. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS - RIGHT TO THE END.
I am Phil Taylor, Prof. of Work & Employment (University of Strathclyde). In my research on office work and health and safety over 25 years, I have worked hard to improve working conditions. https://www.strath.ac.uk/staff/taylorphilipprof/
Confidentiality and anonymity are assured. Nothing identifying you will appear in any report. Completing the survey indicates consent. Data will be stored on a university server and I alone will have access.
Analysis will highlight problems that need immediate action. The study is independent, but unions will draw on findings to press for changes to protect you and improve working conditions - WFH and in the workplace.
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY
If you want to contact me on any matter relating to this research, please feel free to email me at: philip.taylor@strath.ac.uk
Many thanks in advance for your important participation.
Phil
Section 1: The Transition to Working from Home (WFH)
4.4.
Why did you make the transition from the workplace to home? Please TICK one only.
a.6.a.
If there was a delay what were the technological or equipment reasons? Tick all that apply.
b.6.b.
If there was a delay what do you think were the reasons behind management decisions? Tick all that apply.
7.7.
If there was a delay between the date you wanted to WFH and the date you actually went home, how much risk from COVID-19 do you think you were exposed to?
This part of the survey uses a table of questions,
8.8.
Considering the period before WFH when you were still in the workplace, indicate your agreement or disagreement with the following statements?
This part of the survey uses a table of questions,
10.10.
Could you say how the transition to homeworking took place? Tick ALL that apply.
Section 2: Experience of Work
This part of the survey uses a table of questions,
13.13.
Compare aspects of your job when WFH with those when working in the office.
This part of the survey uses a table of questions,
14.14.
By what means do managers monitor your performance? TICK all that apply.
This part of the survey uses a table of questions,
15.15.
Indicate your agreement or disagreement with these statements on monitoring and contact from management.
This part of the survey uses a table of questions,
17.17.
In terms of the trust your line manager has in you, please indicate your agreeement or disagreement with the following statements?
This part of the survey uses a table of questions,
This part of the survey uses a table of questions,
This part of the survey uses a table of questions,
20.20.
How successful are the following work-related interactions with colleagues or team members?
This part of the survey uses a table of questions,
21.21.
To what extent does the following communication and contact overcome any isolation from WFH?
This part of the survey uses a table of questions,
22.22.
To what extent do you agree or disagree with these statements on your targets or performance?
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a.23.a.
If you have answered 'yes' to Q.23 indicate the reasons managers have adjusted your individual targets to take account of your WFH.
This part of the survey uses a table of questions,
Section 3: WFH and Technology
This part of the survey uses a table of questions,
This part of the survey uses a table of questions,
Section 4: Health, Safety and Well-being
27.27.
Regarding Risk Assessments and Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations, did you have assessments on the following in the workplace BEFORE WFH. Tick all that apply.
28.28.
Regarding Risk Assessments and Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations, have you had any of the following SINCE WFH?
This part of the survey uses a table of questions,
This part of the survey uses a table of questions,
30.30.
Since WFH have your physical health and mental health improved or worsened?
This part of the survey uses a table of questions,
31.31.
When WFH how frequently have you experienced the following that you think may be due to working conditions?
This part of the survey uses a table of questions,
32.32.
The following questions are important for understanding your experiences WFH. Please read each statement and indicate how much the statement applied to you OVER THE PAST WEEK. Please answer honestly. There are no right or wrong answers.
34.34.
If you have worked when unwell please give the reasons why? TICK all that apply.
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35.35.
To what extent has WFH impacted on your life outside work? How often have you experienced the following since starting working from home?
36.36.
In general, how do your working hours since you started WFH fit in with your family or social commitments outside of work?
37.37.
Since WFH would you say that arranging to take an hour or two off during working hours to take care of personal, family or caring matters has been....?
38.38.
Since WFH how often have you worked in your free time to meet work demands? Choose ONE answer.
Section 5: Looking to the Future and Reflecting on the WFH Experience
42.42.
To what extent do you feel socially connected to work colleagues outside of formal communication channels when WFH?
This part of the survey uses a table of questions,
Section 6: Profile
61.61.
In your household, who do you live with? Tick all that apply.
62.62.
In your household, how is your workspace organised? Tick all that apply,
66.66.
What is your usual mode of transport between home and work? Tick all that apply.
69.69.
What level of risk from Covid-19 do you fear from commuting to and from work?
Section 7: Comments