Questionnaire Module Main Survey

workconditions_w12

Work Conditions module

Questions 43

workconditions_w12.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?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Part-time working	l_jbflex1 (l_indresp) Part-time working
2	Working term-time only	l_jbflex2 (l_indresp) Working term-time only
3	Job sharing	l_jbflex3 (l_indresp) Job sharing
4	Flexi-time	l_jbflex4 (l_indresp) Flexi-time
5	Working compressed hours	l_jbflex5 (l_indresp) Working compressed hours
6	To work annualised hours	l_jbflex6 (l_indresp) To work annualised hours
7	To work from home on a regular basis	l_jbflex7 (l_indresp) To work from home on a regular basis
9	Zero-hours contract	l_jbflex9 (l_indresp) Zero-hours contract
10	On-call working	l_jbflex10 (l_indresp) On-call working
8	Other flexible working arrangements	l_jbflex8 (l_indresp) Other flexible working arrangements
96	None of these	l_jbflex96 (l_indresp) None of these

Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)

workconditions_w12.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?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Part-time working	l_jbfxuse1 (l_indresp) Part-time working
2	Working term-time only	l_jbfxuse2 (l_indresp) Working term-time only
3	Job sharing	l_jbfxuse3 (l_indresp) Job sharing
4	Flexi-time	l_jbfxuse4 (l_indresp) Flexi-time
5	Working compressed hours	l_jbfxuse5 (l_indresp) Working compressed hours
6	To work annualised hours	l_jbfxuse6 (l_indresp) To work annualised hours
7	To work from home on a regular basis	l_jbfxuse7 (l_indresp) To work from home on a regular basis
9	Zero-hours contract	l_jbfxuse9 (l_indresp) Zero-hours contract
10	On-call working	l_jbfxuse10 (l_indresp) On-call working
8	Other flexible working arrangements	l_jbfxuse8 (l_indresp) Other flexible working arrangements
96	None of these	l_jbfxuse96 (l_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_w12.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)

workconditions_w12.jbpeny4

Year pension started

Type: number

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: ENTER 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)

workconditions_w12.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?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Desktop computer	l_wktechinet1 (l_indresp) Desktop computer
2	Laptop	l_wktechinet2 (l_indresp) Laptop
3	Smartphone	l_wktechinet3 (l_indresp) Smartphone
4	Tablet	l_wktechinet4 (l_indresp) Tablet
5	Feature phone / non-touchscreen mobile phone	l_wktechinet5 (l_indresp) Feature phone / non-touchscreen mobile phone
6	Handheld device/PDA	l_wktechinet6 (l_indresp) Handheld device/PDA
96	None of these	l_wktechinet96 (l_indresp) None of these

Universe:
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_w12.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)

workconditions_w12.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?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)

workconditions_w12.wktime

Times of day usually worked

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Interviewer Instruction: CODE ONE ONLY

Text: Which times of day do 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)

workconditions_w12.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)

workconditions_w12.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?

Option	Label	Associated variables
1	Desktop computer	l_wktech1 (l_indresp) Desktop computer
2	Laptop	l_wktech2 (l_indresp) Laptop
3	Smartphone	l_wktech3 (l_indresp) Smartphone
4	Tablet	l_wktech4 (l_indresp) Tablet
5	Feature phone / non-touchscreen mobile phone	l_wktech5 (l_indresp) Feature phone / non-touchscreen mobile phone
6	Handheld device/PDA	l_wktech6 (l_indresp) Handheld device/PDA
97	Other devices	l_wktech97 (l_indresp) Other devices
96	None of these	l_wktech96 (l_indresp) None of these

Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_w12.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 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_w12.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

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)

workconditions_w12.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

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)

workconditions_w12.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

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)

workconditions_w12.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

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)

workconditions_w12.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

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)

workconditions_w12.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

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)

workconditions_w12.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)

workconditions_w12.jbxpche

Expect: Give up paid work

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: JBLKCHE = 2Even though you would not like this to happen, doDo 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)

workconditions_w12.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)

workconditions_w12.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)

workconditions_w12.jbxpchc

Expect: New job with a new employer

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: JBLKCHC = 2Even though you would not like this to happen, doDo 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)

workconditions_w12.wkhome

Working at/from home frequency

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

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

Option	Label
1	Never
2	1-4 days a month
3	1 day a week
4	2 days a week
5	3 days a week
6	4 days a week
7	Always
8	Variable

Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_w12.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)

workconditions_w12.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)

workconditions_w12.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?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)

workconditions_w12.tuin1

Member of workplace union

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Are you a member of TUJBPL = 1this TUJBPL = 2|DK|REFany trade union or association?

Option	Label
1	Yes
2	No

Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)

workconditions_w12.jbpenm

Pension: Member of employer's 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)

workconditions_w12.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?

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)

workconditions_w12.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?

Option	Label
2	My pension contributions are put into a fund which grows over time and my pension depends on the size of this fund when I retire
1	My pension is/will be based on a formula involving age, years of service and salary
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)

workconditions_w12.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?

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)

workconditions_w12.jbfxinf

Informal flexible working arrangements

Type: choice

Source: UKHLS

Text: JBFlex less than 11Aside from any formal arrangements for flexible working you have, areJBFlex = noneAre 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)

workconditions_w12.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

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)

workconditions_w12.wkaut2

Autonomy over work pace

Type: choice

Source: WERS

Text: 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)

workconditions_w12.wkaut3

Autonomy over work manner

Type: choice

Source: WERS

Text: 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)

workconditions_w12.wkaut4

Autonomy over task order

Type: choice

Source: WERS

Text: 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)

workconditions_w12.wkaut5

Autonomy over work hours

Type: choice

Source: WERS

Text: 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)

workconditions_w12.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
3	Doesn't apply

Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_w12.jbxpcha

Expect: Better job with same employer

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: JBLKCHA = 2Even though you would not like this to happen, doDo 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
3	Doesn't apply

Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

workconditions_w12.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)

workconditions_w12.jbxpchb

Expect: Work related training

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: JBLKCHB = 2Even though you would not like this to happen, doDo 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)

workconditions_w12.jblkchd

Would like: Start own business

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Would you like to JBSEMP = 1start up your own business?JBSEMP = 2start 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)

workconditions_w12.jbxpchd

Expect: Start own business

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: JBLKCHD = 2Even though you would not like this to happen, doDo 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)

workconditions_w12.jbflex

workconditions_w12.jbfxuse

workconditions_w12.penmpy

workconditions_w12.jbpeny4

workconditions_w12.wktechinet

workconditions_w12.jbrise

workconditions_w12.jbpen

workconditions_w12.wktime

workconditions_w12.wkends

workconditions_w12.wktech

workconditions_w12.wktecho

workconditions_w12.depenth1

workconditions_w12.depenth2

workconditions_w12.depenth3

workconditions_w12.depenth4

workconditions_w12.depenth5

workconditions_w12.depenth6

workconditions_w12.jbsec

workconditions_w12.jbxpche

workconditions_w12.jblkche

workconditions_w12.jblkchc

workconditions_w12.jbxpchc

workconditions_w12.wkhome

workconditions_w12.jbperfp

workconditions_w12.jbonus

workconditions_w12.tujbpl

workconditions_w12.tuin1

workconditions_w12.jbpenm

workconditions_w12.penmcn

workconditions_w12.penmtp

workconditions_w12.penspb

workconditions_w12.jbfxinf

workconditions_w12.wkaut1

workconditions_w12.wkaut2

workconditions_w12.wkaut3

workconditions_w12.wkaut4

workconditions_w12.wkaut5

workconditions_w12.jblkcha

workconditions_w12.jbxpcha

workconditions_w12.jblkchb

workconditions_w12.jbxpchb

workconditions_w12.jblkchd

workconditions_w12.jbxpchd

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