ASR Staff Engagement April 8th Survey

 This week’s ASR Staff Engagement Survey 4/8/2021 examines Slack and how we use it. Thank you for continuing to share your stories and experiences.

The results of the March 25th survey indicated that a slim majority (52.5%) are currently satisfied with their work/life balance. There were similar findings when asking about control over your work day, with 55% reporting that they are always or almost always in control over their work day, followed by 45% reporting that they are sometimes in control or not often or rarely in control over their work day. Most respondents reported having a hard time saying “no” to requests at work (40%), followed by 37.5% saying they sometimes have a hard time saying “no”, and 22.5% reporting that they do not have a hard time saying “no” to requests at work. 

Check out the N&N blog for more information on work/life balance and how to potentially improve the balance in your life. 

Finally, we had lots of interesting responses when asked about go-to media when you need to unwind. TV comedies were a popular response, including Schitt’s Creek, 30 Rock, New Girl, Psych, 3rd Rock from the Sun, among others. Video and board games were also a frequent response, such as Animal Crossing, Mario, Cooking Mama: Cook-Off, Uno, Scrabble Go, and Phase 10

March 25, 2021 survey results

How satisfied are you with your current work/life balance?

• 52.5% Yes, I am satisfied with my work/life balance.
• 45% I am somewhat satisfied with my work/life balance, but it could be better.
• 2.5% No, I am not satisfied with my work/life balance.

Check out these articles from Forbes and the Mayo Clinic for ideas on improving your work/life balance.

Do you feel that you are reasonably in control over your work day?

• 55% Always or almost always
• 42.5% Sometimes
• 2.5% Not often or rarely

Productivity coach Liz Huber provides some interesting insights in this article on effective ways to take control of your day.

Do you have a hard time saying ‘no’ to requests at work?

• 40% Yes
• 22.5% No
• 37.5% Sometimes, it depends on the request

Highly recommend this YouTube video from Harvard Business Review that explores How to Say No at Work.

What are some of your go-to movies/tv/music/games when you need to unwind?

• Psych and Call the Midwife
• Putting together ‘Thinking of You’ cards
• Gilmore Girls
• 30 Rock, The game of Life, Uno
• Great British Baking Show
• Reality TV, Game Shows
• Latest season of The Bachelor
• Happy Color App, 80’s movies, The Princess Bride
• Bridgerton
• Regency romance novels
• Sex and the City, Friends, HGTV