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Innovation Panel Questionnaire Module

workconditions_ip13

Work Conditions module

Questions 43

workconditions_ip13.jbperfp

Pay includes performance related pay

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Does your pay include performance related pay?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)

workconditions_ip13.jbonus

Pay includes bonuses or profit share

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: In the last 12 months have you received any bonuses such as Christmas or quarterly bonus, profit-related pay or profit sharing bonus, or an occasional commission?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)

workconditions_ip13.jbrise

Pay includes annual increments

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: INCLUDE AS YES IF RESPONDENT IS AT TOP OF SCALE

Text: Some people can normally expect their pay to rise every year by moving to the next point on the scale, as well as receiving negotiated pay rises. Are you paid on this type of incremental scale?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)

workconditions_ip13.tujbpl

Union or staff association at workplace

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Is there a trade union, or a similar body such as a staff association, recognised by your management for negotiating pay or conditions for the people doing your sort of job in your workplace?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)

workconditions_ip13.tuin1

Member of workplace union

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Are you a member of this {if TUJBPL = 1} / any {if TUJBPL = 2} trade union or association?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)

workconditions_ip13.jbpen

Pension: Employer runs a pension scheme

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: include contributory and non-contributory schemes

Text: Does your present employer offer a pension scheme for which you are eligible?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)

workconditions_ip13.jbpenm

Pension: Member of employer's scheme

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Do you belong to your employer's pension scheme?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)
and if JBPEN = 1 (pension scheme at respondent's employer)

workconditions_ip13.jbpeny4

Year pension started

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER YEAR

Text: When did you first join this scheme?

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)
and if JBPEN = 1 (pension scheme at respondent's employer)
and if JBPENM = 1 (respondent is a member of employer's pension scheme)

workconditions_ip13.penmcn

Contributions made to employer's pension scheme

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Which of these statements best describes the contributions made by you to this employer's scheme?

OptionLabel
1Contributions are deducted from my pay each week/month. The scheme is contributory.
2The scheme is called non-contributory but I do pay something to make additional provision for myself or my dependents.
3No contributions are deducted from my pay each week/month. The scheme is non-contributory.

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)
and if JBPEN = 1 (pension scheme at respondent's employer)
and if JBPENM = 1 (respondent is a member of employer's pension scheme)

workconditions_ip13.penmpy

Percentage of pay/salary made

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER PERCENTAGE TO ONE DECIMAL PLACE

Text: What percentage of your pay or salary do you contribute to this scheme?

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)
and if JBPEN = 1 (pension scheme at respondent's employer)
and if JBPENM = 1 (respondent is a member of employer's pension scheme)
and if PENMCN = 1|2 (contributions are deducted from pay or makes additional provisions)

workconditions_ip13.penmtp

Final pension calculated

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: There are two main ways in which your pension entitlement can be worked out in an employer's pension scheme. Which of these statements best describes how your pension will be calculated?

OptionLabel
2My pension contributions are put into a fund which grows over time and my pension depends on the size of this fund when I retire
1My pension is/will be based on a formula involving age, years of service and salary
3SPONTANEOUS: Combination of the two statements/other

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)
and if JBPEN = 1 (pension scheme at respondent's employer)
and if JBPENM = 1 (respondent is a member of employer's pension scheme)

workconditions_ip13.penspb

Partner receives benefits under occup pension scheme

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Can I check, will your husband/wife/partner receive benefits under this employer's pension scheme if they outlive you?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)
and if JBPEN = 1 (pension scheme at respondent's employer)
and if JBPENM = 1 (respondent is a member of employer's pension scheme)
and if HHGRID.LiveSp = 1 | HHGRID.Livewith = 1 (living with husband/wife/civil partner or currently cohabiting)

workconditions_ip13.wktime

Times of day usually worked

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ONE ONLY

Text: Which times of day do you usually work?

OptionLabel
1Mornings only
2Afternoons only
3During the day
4Evenings only
5At night
6Both lunchtimes and evenings
7Other times of day
8Rotating shifts
9Varies/no usual pattern
10Daytime and evenings
97Other

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_ip13.wkends

Usually works weekends

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: IF YES PROBE "IS THAT MOST/EVERY WEEKEND, OR SOME WEEKENDS?"

Text: Do you ever work at weekends?

OptionLabel
1Yes - most/every weekend
2Yes - some weekends
3No weekend working

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_ip13.jbflex

Flexible working arrangements

Type: multichoice

Source: DWP/BERR

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: I would like to ask about working arrangements at the place where you work. Which of the following arrangements are available at your workplace?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Part-time workingm_jbflex1 (m_indresp_ip) Part-time working
2Working term-time onlym_jbflex2 (m_indresp_ip) Working term-time only
3Job sharingm_jbflex3 (m_indresp_ip) Job sharing
4Flexi-timem_jbflex4 (m_indresp_ip) Flexi-time
5Working compressed hoursm_jbflex5 (m_indresp_ip) Working compressed hours
6To work annualised hoursm_jbflex6 (m_indresp_ip) To work annualised hours
7To work from home on a regular basism_jbflex7 (m_indresp_ip) To work from home on a regular basis
9Zero-hours contractm_jbflex9 (m_indresp_ip) Zero-hours contract
10On-call workingm_jbflex10 (m_indresp_ip) On-call working
8Other flexible working arrangementsm_jbflex8 (m_indresp_ip) Other flexible working arrangements
96None of thesem_jbflex96 (m_indresp_ip) None of these

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)

workconditions_ip13.jbfxuse

Flexible work use

Type: multichoice

Source: DWP/BERR

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Do you currently work in any of these ways?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Part-time workingm_jbfxuse1 (m_indresp_ip) Part-time working
2Working term-time onlym_jbfxuse2 (m_indresp_ip) Working term-time only
3Job sharingm_jbfxuse3 (m_indresp_ip) Job sharing
4Flexi-timem_jbfxuse4 (m_indresp_ip) Flexi-time
5Working compressed hoursm_jbfxuse5 (m_indresp_ip) Working compressed hours
6To work annualised hoursm_jbfxuse6 (m_indresp_ip) To work annualised hours
7To work from home on a regular basism_jbfxuse7 (m_indresp_ip) To work from home on a regular basis
9Zero-hours contractm_jbfxuse9 (m_indresp_ip) Zero-hours contract
10On-call workingm_jbfxuse10 (m_indresp_ip) On-call working
8Other flexible working arrangementsm_jbfxuse8 (m_indresp_ip) Other flexible working arrangements
96None of thesem_jbfxuse96 (m_indresp_ip) None of these

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)
and if JBFlex < 9 (flexible working is available at respondent's place of work)

workconditions_ip13.jbfxinf

Informal flexible working arrangements

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: Aside from any formal arrangements for flexible working you have, are {if JBFlex less than 11} / Are {if JBFlex = none} you able to vary your working hours on an informal basis, for example by re-arranging your start or finish times if you need to?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No
3Sometimes

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)

workconditions_ip13.wktech

Technology use for work

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Which of the following devices do you use for work?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Desktop computerm_wktech1 (m_indresp_ip) Desktop computer
2Laptopm_wktech2 (m_indresp_ip) Laptop
3Smartphonem_wktech3 (m_indresp_ip) Smartphone
4Tabletm_wktech4 (m_indresp_ip) Tablet
5Feature phone / non-touchscreen mobile phonem_wktech5 (m_indresp_ip) Feature phone / non-touchscreen mobile phone
6Handheld device/PDAm_wktech6 (m_indresp_ip) Handheld device/PDA
97Other devicesm_wktech97 (m_indresp_ip) Other devices

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_ip13.wktecho

Technology use for work via other devices

Type: string

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: WRITE IN

Text: Which other devices do you use?

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)
and if Wktech = 97 (Devices used for work: Other)

workconditions_ip13.wktechinet

Internet use for work

Type: multichoice

Source: UKHLS

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT AND CODE ALL THAT APPLY

Text: Which of these devices do you use to connect to the internet for work?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Desktop computerm_wktechinet1 (m_indresp_ip) Desktop computer
2Laptopm_wktechinet2 (m_indresp_ip) Laptop
3Smartphonem_wktechinet3 (m_indresp_ip) Smartphone
4Tabletm_wktechinet4 (m_indresp_ip) Tablet
5Feature phone / non-touchscreen mobile phonem_wktechinet5 (m_indresp_ip) Feature phone / non-touchscreen mobile phone
6Handheld device/PDAm_wktechinet6 (m_indresp_ip) Handheld device/PDA

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)
and if Wktech = 1|2|3|4|5|6 (Devices used for work)

workconditions_ip13.wkhome

Working at/from home frequency

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: How often do you work at/from home?

OptionLabel
1Never
21-4 days a month
31 day a week
42 days a week
53 days a week
64 days a week
7Always
8Variable

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_ip13.wkaut1

Autonomy over job tasks

Type: choice

Source: WERS

Text: In your current job, how much influence do you have over...
What tasks you do in your job

OptionLabel
1A lot
2Some
3A little
4None

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_ip13.wkaut2

Autonomy over work pace

Type: choice

Source: WERS

Text: The pace at which you work

OptionLabel
1A lot
2Some
3A little
4None

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_ip13.wkaut3

Autonomy over work manner

Type: choice

Source: WERS

Text: How you do your work

OptionLabel
1A lot
2Some
3A little
4None

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_ip13.wkaut4

Autonomy over task order

Type: choice

Source: WERS

Text: The order in which you carry out tasks

OptionLabel
1A lot
2Some
3A little
4None

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_ip13.wkaut5

Autonomy over work hours

Type: choice

Source: WERS

Text: The time you start or finish your working day

OptionLabel
1A lot
2Some
3A little
4None

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_ip13.depenth1

Feels tense about job

Type: choice

Source: Skills Survey

Interviewer Instruction: IF RESPONDENT IS CURRENTLY ON LEAVE, THESE QUESTIONS REFER TO THE WEEKS PRIOR TO TAKING LEAVE.

Text: Thinking of the past few weeks, how much of the time has your job made you feel...
Tense

OptionLabel
1Never
2Occasionally
3Some of the time
4Most of the time
5All of the time

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_ip13.depenth2

Feels uneasy about job

Type: choice

Source: Skills Survey

Interviewer Instruction: IF RESPONDENT IS CURRENTLY ON LEAVE, THESE QUESTIONS REFER TO THE WEEKS PRIOR TO TAKING LEAVE.

Text: Uneasy

OptionLabel
1Never
2Occasionally
3Some of the time
4Most of the time
5All of the time

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_ip13.depenth3

Feels worried about job

Type: choice

Source: Skills Survey

Interviewer Instruction: IF RESPONDENT IS CURRENTLY ON LEAVE, THESE QUESTIONS REFER TO THE WEEKS PRIOR TO TAKING LEAVE.

Text: Worried

OptionLabel
1Never
2Occasionally
3Some of the time
4Most of the time
5All of the time

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_ip13.depenth4

Feels depressed about job

Type: choice

Source: Skills Survey

Interviewer Instruction: IF RESPONDENT IS CURRENTLY ON LEAVE, THESE QUESTIONS REFER TO THE WEEKS PRIOR TO TAKING LEAVE.

Text: Depressed

OptionLabel
1Never
2Occasionally
3Some of the time
4Most of the time
5All of the time

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_ip13.depenth5

Feels gloomy about job

Type: choice

Source: Skills Survey

Interviewer Instruction: IF RESPONDENT IS CURRENTLY ON LEAVE, THESE QUESTIONS REFER TO THE WEEKS PRIOR TO TAKING LEAVE.

Text: Gloomy

OptionLabel
1Never
2Occasionally
3Some of the time
4Most of the time
5All of the time

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_ip13.depenth6

Feels miserable about job

Type: choice

Source: Skills Survey

Interviewer Instruction: IF RESPONDENT IS CURRENTLY ON LEAVE, THESE QUESTIONS REFER TO THE WEEKS PRIOR TO TAKING LEAVE.

Text: Miserable

OptionLabel
1Never
2Occasionally
3Some of the time
4Most of the time
5All of the time

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_ip13.jblkcha

Would like: Better job with same employer

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: I am going to read out a list of things which you may or may not want to happen to your current employment situation. For each one can you please tell me whether you would like this to happen to you in the next twelve months.
Would you like to get a better job with your current employer?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No
3Doesn't apply

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_ip13.jbxpcha

Expect: Better job with same employer

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Even though you would not like this to happen, do {if JBLKCHA = 2} / Do you think this actually will happen in the coming twelve months?
(Get a better job with your current employer)

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No
3Doesn't apply

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_ip13.jblkchb

Would like: Work related training

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Would you like to take up work related training?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_ip13.jbxpchb

Expect: Work related training

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Even though you would not like this to happen, do {if JBLKCHB = 2} / Do you think this actually will happen in the coming twelve months?
(Take up work related training)

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_ip13.jblkchc

Would like: New job with a new employer

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Would you like to start a new job with a new employer?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_ip13.jbxpchc

Expect: New job with a new employer

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Even though you would not like this to happen, do {if JBLKCHC = 2} / Do you think this actually will happen in the coming twelve months?
(Start a new job with a new employer)

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_ip13.jblkchd

Would like: Start own business

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Would you like to start up your own business {if JBSEMP = 1}? / start up a new business {if JBSEMP = 2}?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_ip13.jbxpchd

Expect: Start own business

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Even though you would not like this to happen, do {if JBLKCHD = 2} / Do you think this actually will happen in the coming twelve months?
(Start up your own business/a new business)

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_ip13.jblkche

Would like: Give up paid work

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Would you like to give up paid work?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_ip13.jbxpche

Expect: Give up paid work

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Even though you would not like this to happen, do {if JBLKCHE = 2} / Do you think this actually will happen in the coming twelve months?
(Give up paid work)

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_ip13.jbsec

Job security in next 12 months

Type: choice

Source: Adapted from HILDA

Interviewer Instruction: READ OUT

Text: I would like you to think about your employment prospects over the next 12 months. Thinking about losing your job by being sacked, laid-off, made redundant or not having your contract renewed, how likely do you think it is that you will lose your job during the next 12 months? Is it...

OptionLabel
1Very likely
2Likely
3Unlikely
4Very unlikely?

Universe:
if (ff_compressionw13 = 1) | ((ff_compressionw13 = 2) & (FWCINTRO.fwcintro = 1)) (Fieldwork compression experimental group 1 OR fieldwork compression experimental group 2 and has agreed to continue)
and if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)

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