ASR Staff Engagement April 16 Survey

This week’s ASR Engagement Survey examines our experiences outdoors. Thank you for continuing to share your stories and experiences.

According to the last survey, most do not use a physical calendar (66.7%). Most also prefer to organize by color when given the option (59.3%). Finally, we asked for your most challenging things to organize. Responses were varied, but organizing the basement, kitchen/fridge, and digital files were mentioned most frequently.

Thanks all for your continued participation! It is very much appreciated.

April 2 survey results

Do you currently use a physical calendar?

• Yes (33.3%)
• No (66.7%)

When given the option, do you prefer to organize by color (i.e. color coding)?

• Yes (59.3%)
• No (7.4%)
• Sometimes, it depends (33.3%)

What's one of the most challenging things (work or non-work related) for you to organize?

• Extended family gatherings near holidays
• My digital files! Both work and non-work. It's so easy to forget about them when they're not physically staring me down.
• Prepping weekly meals for the week/month
• Incoming snail mail is the bane of my existence
• Kitchen pantry
• Thoughts
• Life!

ASR Staff Engagement April 2 Survey

This week’s ASR Engagement Survey continues our topic of staying organized. Thank you for continuing to share your stories and experiences.

According to the last survey, most tend to make to-do lists on paper (54.3%) rather than their phone (34.3%) or computer (11.4%). In addition, most say they declutter their workspace on an as-needed basis (37.1%) followed by those who declutter weekly (25.7%).

Finally, we asked about your biggest roadblocks to staying organized. The vast majority of comments mentioned not having enough time or energy to stay organized. Thanks all for your continued participation! It is very much appreciated.

March 19 survey results

Where do you typically make a to-do list?

• On my phone (34.3%)
• On my computer (11.4%)
• On paper (54.3%)

How often do you declutter your physical workspace?

• Daily (14.3%)
• Weekly (25.7%)
• Monthly (11.4%)
• 1-5 times a year (11.4%)
• On an as-needed basis (37.1%)

What is one of your biggest roadblocks to staying organized?

• Too much at one time.
• Time and energy
• Husband!
• Pacing myself
• Too many things on my plate (metaphorically and physically)
• Project work overload
• Myself

ASR Staff Engagement March 19 Survey

This week’s ASR Engagement Survey asks about how we stay organized. Thank you for continuing to share your stories and experiences.

According to the last survey, most are planning to do some ‘spring cleaning’ this year (76.7%). When asked if you would rather go to a picnic or a barbeque, the majority would rather attend a barbeque (70%).

Finally, we asked about your favorite ways to spend a warm, sunny spring day. Lots of folks mentioned going for a hike or a walk. Gardening, outdoor activities with friends, and hanging out on the deck were also mentioned frequently. Thanks all for your continued participation! It is very much appreciated.

March 5 survey results

Are you planning to do any 'spring cleaning' this year?

• Yes (76.7%)
• No (6.7%)
• I’m not sure (16.7%)

Would you rather go to a picnic or barbeque?

• Picnic (23.3%)
• Barbeque (70%)
• I’m not sure (6.7%)

What's one of your favorite ways to spend a warm, sunny spring day?

• Throw open all the windows in the house and sit out on the patio and read and relax. Take the dog for a few walks, then go enjoy a meal on a patio.
• Watching my kid play sports
• Walking around Lake Harriet with my kids!
• Go on a hike with my pup
• Finding a bench or chair along the Centennial Lakes area and reading a book!
• Going for a walk around a lake and sipping bubbly on a nice patio
• On a patio!
• Yard cleanup and gardening