ASR Staff Engagement February 11 Survey

The pandemic has posed many challenges regarding how we communicate at work. This week’s ASR Staff Engagement Survey 2/11/2021 reflects on how we are currently managing interpersonal communication and absorbing new information. Thank you for continuing to share your stories and experiences.

The results from the January 28 survey revealed, perhaps unsurprisingly, that all respondents experienced a change in their daily routine because of the pandemic, with most reporting that their daily routines have changed drastically. Results also indicated that most anticipate a ‘new normal’ going forward in 2021 and beyond. There was a relatively even split regarding tech issues after the start of working from home, with most reporting that they have not experienced a tech issue or that they did experience a tech issue, but it didn’t disrupt their work.

Finally, we had lots of interesting responses about your favorite comfort foods during the winter. Soup was by far the most popular response, which included chicken wild rice and chicken dumpling soup, beer cheese soup, potato leek soup, and navy bean and ham soup. Mac and cheese was the second most popular response with pizza coming in a close third.

We had lots of responses in the last survey. Thank you all so much! We are grateful for your input! The results from the last survey are available below.

January 28, 2021 survey results

How has the pandemic impacted your daily routine both at work and at home?

• 67.6% Drastically changed my daily routine
• 32.4% My daily routine changed a little bit, but not significantly
• 0% My routine stayed about the same

Ashley Gulden’s article “Creating a Self Care Routine During Covid-19” provides some tips regarding maintaining and reinventing your routine from a licensed psychologist’s perspective.

How do you envision the future (2021 and beyond)?

• 86.5% There will be a new “new normal” going forward
• 8.1% Life will mostly go back to the way things were before the pandemic
• 5.4% Things will stay about the same as they are now

Here are some opinions from Bill Gates and other experts on what we can expect in a post-pandemic world.

Have you run into any tech issues since the start of working from home?

• 37.8% No
• 35.1% Yes but it didn’t impact my work
• 27% Yes and it disrupted my work

The Office of Information Technology website includes helpful resources for working remotely.

What are some of your favorite comfort foods during the winter months?

• Soups, pastas, and cottage pie
• Homemade french fries!
• Chicken and dumplings
• Mac and cheese
• Chai tea from Teasource and pot roasts
• Pizza, sushi, Tillamook mudslide ice cream
• Stews and soups!
• Potato leek soup, homemade mac and cheese and Pho
• Chicken Wild Rice Soup, Chili, Navy Bean and Ham Soup, Pot Roast, and ice cream

This article from Eater Twin Cities recommends classic comfort foods from local restaurants that you may be able to get through delivery.