ASR Staff Engagement December 17th Survey

As we head into winter, this week’s ASR Staff Engagement survey focuses on thriving through the winter during a pandemic. Visit the ASR Staff Engagement Survey 12/17/2020 to submit your feedback. We thank you for sharing your tips, experiences, and thoughts.

The results from the last survey about our risk levels associated with COVID-19 revealed we consider ourselves to be more cautious than others. It was surprisingly close, but just under half of us have personally encountered a mask controversy. Lastly, even with uncomfortable mask encounters, staff have generously shared lots of ideas on how to stay connected while social distancing and working remotely. Zoom connections appear to be very popular, along with time in meetings that allow for informal non-business discussions. The specific results of the last survey are available below.

December 3, 2020 survey results

With the recent news on increased pandemic infections, where do you rank your COVID-19 risk tolerance?

• 67% more cautious than others
• 31 % about the same as others
• 2% less cautious than others

“‘COVID Risk Comfort Zone’” features a comic about how to say “no” when someone asks you to do something outside of your COVID risk comfort zone. “Etiquette Tips for Staying Safe, Sane, and Your Best Self While Social Distancing” by Cathering Newman discusses how to navigate the pandemic safely and with compassion for others.

Have you personally encountered controversy related to mask usage?

• 48% Yes
• 52% No

“Controversy in comfort levels as people try to emerge from coronavirus puts some relationships at risk” by Kayla Canne talks about how differences in comfort levels regarding COVID-19 has strained some personal relationships.

With social distancing and remote working what helps you feel connected to others and counteract the potential loneliness of working remotely?

Daily walks with spouse, family, or with masked friends

Zooms gatherings with friends, family, and coworkers

Phone calls or texting with friends and family

Sending and receiving letters with friends and family

Scheduling time to have informal or non-work related conversations with coworkers

Online events or activities, such as live streamed concerts or gaming