Questionnaire Module Main Survey
workconditions_w2
Work Conditions module
Questions 39
workconditions_w2.wkaut5
Autonomy over work hours
Type: choice
Source: WERS
Text: (In general, how much influence do you have over...)
The time you start or finish your working day?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | A lot |
| 2 | Some |
| 3 | A little |
| 4 | None |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)
- b_wkaut5 (b_indresp) autonomy over work hours
workconditions_w2.jbperfp
Pay includes performance related pay
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Does your pay include performance related pay?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)
- b_jbperfp (b_indresp) pay includes performance related pay
workconditions_w2.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?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)
- b_jbonus (b_indresp) pay includes bonuses or profit share
workconditions_w2.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?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)
- b_jbrise (b_indresp) pay includes annual increments
workconditions_w2.tujbpl
Union or staff assocciation 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?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)
- b_tujbpl (b_indresp) union or staff assocciation at workplace
workconditions_w2.tuin1
Member of workplace union
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Are you a member of this trade union or association?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)
and if TUJBPL = 1 (there is a union or association at respondent's place of work)
- b_tuin1 (b_indresp) member of workplace union
workconditions_w2.jbpen
Pension: Employer runs a pension scheme
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: include contributory and non-contributory schemes
Text: Does your present employer run a pension scheme or superannuation scheme for which you are eligible?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)
- b_jbpen (b_indresp) pension: employer runs a pension scheme
workconditions_w2.jbpenm
Pension: Member of employers scheme
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Do you belong to your employer's pension scheme?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)
and if JBPEN = 1 (pension scheme at respondent's employer)
- b_jbpenm (b_indresp) pension: member of employers scheme
workconditions_w2.jbpeny4
Year pension started
Type: number
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: TYPE IN YEAR
Text: When did you first join this scheme?
Universe:
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)
- b_jbpeny4 (b_indresp) year pension started
workconditions_w2.penmcn
Contributions made to employer's pension scheme
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Interviewer Instruction: CODE ONE ONLY
Text: Which of the statements on this card best describes the contributions made by you to this employers scheme?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Contributions are deducted from my pay each week/month. The scheme is contributory. |
| 2 | The scheme is called non-contributory but I do pay something to make additional provision for myself or my dependents. |
| 3 | No contributions are deducted from my pay each week/month. The scheme is non-contributory. |
Universe:
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)
- b_penmcn (b_indresp) contributions made to employer's pension scheme
workconditions_w2.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 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)
- b_penmpy (b_indresp) percentage of pay/salary made
workconditions_w2.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 employers pension scheme. Which of the statements on this card best describes how your pension will be calculated?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | My pension will be related to my salary in my final year (or years) and the number of years I have been in the scheme |
| 2 | My pension will be depend(ent) on the value of contributions paid to the scheme and the rate of return achieved on their investment |
| 3 | SPONTANEOUS: Combination of the two statements/other |
Universe:
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 = 3 (pension scheme is non-contributory)
- b_penmtp (b_indresp) final pension calculated
workconditions_w2.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 occupational pension scheme if they outlive you?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
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)
- b_penspb (b_indresp) partner receives benefits under occup pension scheme
workconditions_w2.wktime
Times of day usually worked
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Which of the categories on this card best describes the times of day you usually work?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Mornings only |
| 2 | Afternoons only |
| 3 | During the day |
| 4 | Evenings only |
| 5 | At night |
| 6 | Both lunchtimes and evenings |
| 7 | Other times of day |
| 8 | Rotating shifts |
| 9 | Varies/no usual pattern |
| 10 | Daytime and evenings |
| 97 | Other |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)
- b_wktime (b_indresp) times of day usually worked
workconditions_w2.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?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes - most/every weekend |
| 2 | Yes - some weekends |
| 3 | No weekend working |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)
- b_wkends (b_indresp) usually works weekends
workconditions_w2.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. If you personally needed any, which of the arrangements listed on the card are available at your workplace?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Part-time working | b_jbflex1 (b_indresp) part-time working |
| 2 | Working term-time only | b_jbflex2 (b_indresp) working term-time only |
| 3 | Job sharing | b_jbflex3 (b_indresp) job sharing |
| 4 | Flexi-time | b_jbflex4 (b_indresp) flexi-time |
| 5 | Working a compressed week | b_jbflex5 (b_indresp) working a compressed week |
| 6 | To work annualised hours | b_jbflex6 (b_indresp) to work annualised hours |
| 7 | To work from home on a regular basis | b_jbflex7 (b_indresp) to work from home on a regular basis |
| 8 | Other flexible working arrangements | b_jbflex8 (b_indresp) other flexible working arrangements |
| 96 | None of these | b_jbflex96 (b_indresp) none of these |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)
workconditions_w2.jbfxuse
Flexible work use
Type: multichoice
Source: DWP/BERR
Interviewer Instruction: CODE ALL THAT APPLY
Text: Do you currently work in any of the following ways, if so which ones?
| Option | Label | Associated variables |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Part-time working | b_jbfxuse1 (b_indresp) part-time working |
| 2 | Working term-time only | b_jbfxuse2 (b_indresp) working term-time only |
| 3 | Job sharing | b_jbfxuse3 (b_indresp) job sharing |
| 4 | Flexi-time | b_jbfxuse4 (b_indresp) flexi-time |
| 5 | Working a compressed week | b_jbfxuse5 (b_indresp) working a compressed week |
| 6 | To work annualised hours | b_jbfxuse6 (b_indresp) to work annualised hours |
| 7 | To work from home on a regular basis | b_jbfxuse7 (b_indresp) to work from home on a regular basis |
| 8 | Other flexible working arrangements | b_jbfxuse8 (b_indresp) other flexible working arrangements |
| 96 | None of these | b_jbfxuse96 (b_indresp) none of these |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)
and if JBFlex < 9 (flexible working is available at respondent's place of work)
workconditions_w2.jbfxinf
Informal flexible working arrangements
Type: choice
Source: UKHLS
Text: {if JBFlex = 1 thru 8} Aside from any formal arrangements for flexible working you have, are / {if JBFlex = 96} Are 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?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
| 3 | Sometimes |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)
- b_jbfxinf (b_indresp) informal flexible working arrangements
workconditions_w2.wkaut1
Autonomy over job tasks
Type: choice
Source: WERS
Text: In general, how much influence do you have over the following in your current job...
What tasks you do in your job?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | A lot |
| 2 | Some |
| 3 | A little |
| 4 | None |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)
- b_wkaut1 (b_indresp) autonomy over job tasks
workconditions_w2.wkaut2
Autonomy over work pace
Type: choice
Source: WERS
Text: (In general, how much influence do you have over...)
The pace at which you work?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | A lot |
| 2 | Some |
| 3 | A little |
| 4 | None |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)
- b_wkaut2 (b_indresp) autonomy over work pace
workconditions_w2.wkaut3
Autonomy over work manner
Type: choice
Source: WERS
Text: (In general, how much influence do you have over...)
How you do your work?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | A lot |
| 2 | Some |
| 3 | A little |
| 4 | None |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)
- b_wkaut3 (b_indresp) autonomy over work manner
workconditions_w2.wkaut4
Autonomy over task order
Type: choice
Source: WERS
Text: (In general, how much influence do you have over...)
The order in which you carry out tasks?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | A lot |
| 2 | Some |
| 3 | A little |
| 4 | None |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)
- b_wkaut4 (b_indresp) autonomy over task order
workconditions_w2.depenth1
Feels tense about job
Type: choice
Source: Skills Survey
Text: Thinking of the past few weeks, how much of the time has your job made you feel tense?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Never |
| 2 | Occasionally |
| 3 | Some of the time |
| 4 | Most of the time |
| 5 | All of the time |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)
- b_depenth1 (b_indresp) feels tense about job
workconditions_w2.depenth2
Feels uneasy about job
Type: choice
Source: Skills Survey
Text: (Thinking of the past few weeks, how much of the time has your job made you feel...)
Uneasy?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Never |
| 2 | Occasionally |
| 3 | Some of the time |
| 4 | Most of the time |
| 5 | All of the time |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)
- b_depenth2 (b_indresp) feels uneasy about job
workconditions_w2.depenth3
Feels worried about job
Type: choice
Source: Skills Survey
Text: (Thinking of the past few weeks, how much of the time has your job made you feel...)
Worried?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Never |
| 2 | Occasionally |
| 3 | Some of the time |
| 4 | Most of the time |
| 5 | All of the time |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)
- b_depenth3 (b_indresp) feels worried about job
workconditions_w2.depenth4
Feels depressed about job
Type: choice
Source: Skills Survey
Text: (Thinking of the past few weeks, how much of the time has your job made you feel...)
Depressed?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Never |
| 2 | Occasionally |
| 3 | Some of the time |
| 4 | Most of the time |
| 5 | All of the time |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)
- b_depenth4 (b_indresp) feels depressed about job
workconditions_w2.depenth5
Feels gloomy about job
Type: choice
Source: Skills Survey
Text: (Thinking of the past few weeks, how much of the time has your job made you feel...)
Gloomy?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Never |
| 2 | Occasionally |
| 3 | Some of the time |
| 4 | Most of the time |
| 5 | All of the time |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)
- b_depenth5 (b_indresp) feels gloomy about job
workconditions_w2.depenth6
Feels miserable about job
Type: choice
Source: Skills Survey
Text: (Thinking of the past few weeks, how much of the time has your job made you feel...)
Miserable?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Never |
| 2 | Occasionally |
| 3 | Some of the time |
| 4 | Most of the time |
| 5 | All of the time |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)
- b_depenth6 (b_indresp) feels miserable about job
workconditions_w2.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?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)
- b_jblkcha (b_indresp) would like: better job with same employer
workconditions_w2.jbxpcha
Expect: Better job with same employer
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: {if JBLKCHA = 2} Even though you would not like this to happen Do you think this actually will happen in the coming twelve months?
(Get a better job with your current employer)
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)
- b_jbxpcha (b_indresp) expect: better job with same employer
workconditions_w2.jblkchb
Would like: Work related training
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Would you like to take up work related training?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)
- b_jblkchb (b_indresp) would like: work related training
workconditions_w2.jbxpchb
Expect: Work related training
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: {if JBLKCHB = 2} Even though you would not like this to happen Do you think this actually will happen in the coming twelve months?
(Take up work related training)
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)
- b_jbxpchb (b_indresp) expect: work related training
workconditions_w2.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?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)
- b_jblkchc (b_indresp) would like: new job with a new employer
workconditions_w2.jbxpchc
Expect: New job with a new employer
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: {if JBLKCHC = 2} Even though you would not like this to happen Do you think this actually will happen in the coming twelve months?
(Start a new job with a new employer)
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)
- b_jbxpchc (b_indresp) expect: new job with a new employer
workconditions_w2.jblkchd
Would like: Start own business
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Would you like to {if JBSEMP = 1} start up your own business / {if JBSEMP = 2} start up a new business?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)
- b_jblkchd (b_indresp) would like: start own business
workconditions_w2.jbxpchd
Expect: Start own business
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: {if JBLKCHD = 2} Even though you would not like this to happen Do you think this actually will happen in the coming twelve months?
(Start up your own business/a new business)
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)
- b_jbxpchd (b_indresp) expect: start own business
workconditions_w2.jblkche
Would like: Give up paid work
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: Would you like to give up paid work?
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)
- b_jblkche (b_indresp) would like: give up paid work
workconditions_w2.jbxpche
Expect: Give up paid work
Type: choice
Source: BHPS
Text: {if JBLKCHE = 2} Even though you would not like this to happen Do you think this actually will happen in the coming twelve months?
(Give up paid work)
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yes |
| 2 | No |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)
- b_jbxpche (b_indresp) expect: give up paid work
workconditions_w2.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...
| Option | Label |
|---|---|
| 1 | Very likely |
| 2 | Likely |
| 3 | Unlikely |
| 4 | Very unlikely |
Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)
- b_jbsec (b_indresp) job security in next 12 months



