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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?

OptionLabel
1A lot
2Some
3A little
4None

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_w2.jbperfp

Pay includes performance related pay

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Does your pay include performance related pay?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)

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?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)

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?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)

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?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)

workconditions_w2.tuin1

Member of workplace union

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

Text: Are you a member of this trade union or association?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)
and if TUJBPL = 1 (there is a union or association at respondent's place of work)

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?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)

workconditions_w2.jbpenm

Pension: Member of employers scheme

Type: choice

Source: BHPS

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)
and if JBPEN = 1 (pension scheme at respondent's employer)

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)

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?

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 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_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)

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?

OptionLabel
1My pension will be related to my salary in my final year (or years) and the number of years I have been in the scheme
2My pension will be depend(ent) on the value of contributions paid to the scheme and the rate of return achieved on their investment
3SPONTANEOUS: 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)

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?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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_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?

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

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?

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

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Part-time workingb_jbflex1 (b_indresp) part-time working
2Working term-time onlyb_jbflex2 (b_indresp) working term-time only
3Job sharingb_jbflex3 (b_indresp) job sharing
4Flexi-timeb_jbflex4 (b_indresp) flexi-time
5Working a compressed weekb_jbflex5 (b_indresp) working a compressed week
6To work annualised hoursb_jbflex6 (b_indresp) to work annualised hours
7To work from home on a regular basisb_jbflex7 (b_indresp) to work from home on a regular basis
8Other flexible working arrangementsb_jbflex8 (b_indresp) other flexible working arrangements
96None of theseb_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?

OptionLabelAssociated variables
1Part-time workingb_jbfxuse1 (b_indresp) part-time working
2Working term-time onlyb_jbfxuse2 (b_indresp) working term-time only
3Job sharingb_jbfxuse3 (b_indresp) job sharing
4Flexi-timeb_jbfxuse4 (b_indresp) flexi-time
5Working a compressed weekb_jbfxuse5 (b_indresp) working a compressed week
6To work annualised hoursb_jbfxuse6 (b_indresp) to work annualised hours
7To work from home on a regular basisb_jbfxuse7 (b_indresp) to work from home on a regular basis
8Other flexible working arrangementsb_jbfxuse8 (b_indresp) other flexible working arrangements
96None of theseb_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?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No
3Sometimes

Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)

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?

OptionLabel
1A lot
2Some
3A little
4None

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_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?

OptionLabel
1A lot
2Some
3A little
4None

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_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?

OptionLabel
1A lot
2Some
3A little
4None

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_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?

OptionLabel
1A lot
2Some
3A little
4None

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_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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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_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)

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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_w2.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 CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

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)

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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_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?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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_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)

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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_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?

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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_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)

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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_w2.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 CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBHAS = 1 | CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBOFF = 1 (did paid work last week or did no paid work last week but has a job)

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)

OptionLabel
1Yes
2No

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_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...

OptionLabel
1Very likely
2Likely
3Unlikely
4Very unlikely

Universe:
if CURRENTEMPLOYMENT.JBSEMP = 1 (employee)

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