From a870699e64fb4554318be261e485e90d073a7c56 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: goatlady Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 11:05:18 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Initial question text --- Workplace.md | 50 +++++++++ contractor-rates-satisfaction.md | 131 +++++++++++++++++++++++ employee-salary-benefits-satisfaction.md | 130 ++++++++++++++++++++++ employment-parameters.md | 91 ++++++++++++++++ job-changes.md | 98 +++++++++++++++++ organization-demographics.md | 84 +++++++++++++++ pay-transparency.md | 30 ++++++ respondent-demographics.md | 79 ++++++++++++++ survey-feedback.md | 28 +++++ 9 files changed, 721 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Workplace.md create mode 100644 contractor-rates-satisfaction.md create mode 100644 employee-salary-benefits-satisfaction.md create mode 100644 employment-parameters.md create mode 100644 job-changes.md create mode 100644 organization-demographics.md create mode 100644 pay-transparency.md create mode 100644 respondent-demographics.md create mode 100644 survey-feedback.md diff --git a/Workplace.md b/Workplace.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..1fe26dd --- /dev/null +++ b/Workplace.md @@ -0,0 +1,50 @@ +# C: Workplace + +## Work location + +What is your current work location? + +- I am required to be on-site full time +- I am on-site full time, but it is not required +- I am partially on-site, and partially remote (hybrid) +- I am fully remote, but it is by choice (i.e. an office location is available to me) +- I am fully remote, and it is required (i.e. no office location is available to me) + +How do you feel about your work location? + +- Very negative +- Negative +- Neutral +- Positive +- Very Positive + +## "Return to the office" mandates + +Has your organization implemented a "return to the office" policy - requesting or requiring that remote or "work from home" employees return to working on-site? + +- Yes, it's required all of the time +- Yes, it's required but only part of the time (hybrid work is ok) +- Yes, it's encouraged but not mandatory +- Yes, but only for some roles +- No, remote work is still allowed/encouraged/required +- No, my position was always remote-only +- No, my position was always hybrid +- No, my position was always on-site only +- I don't know + +How do you feel about your organization's "return to the office" policy? + +- Very negative +- Negative +- Neutral +- Positive +- Very Positive + +## Preferred work location + +Regardless of the policy at your current organization or your current situation, what is your preferred work location? + +- I prefer to work on-site on a full-time basis +- I prefer to work remotely/from home on a full-time basis +- I prefer the flexibility of a hybrid work location (partly on-site, partly remote) +- I have no strong preference \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/contractor-rates-satisfaction.md b/contractor-rates-satisfaction.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7932fd8 --- /dev/null +++ b/contractor-rates-satisfaction.md @@ -0,0 +1,131 @@ +# E: Contractor rates and satisfaction + +## Preferred term + +What's your preferred term to describe the kind of work you do? + +- I consider myself a contractor +- I consider myself a freelancer +- I consider myself self-employed +- I prefer a different term (please specify) + +## Type of contract work + +What kind of contract, freelance or self-employed work do you typically engage in? Check all that apply. + +- I work for multiple clients at the same time +- I work for one client at a time +- I work on short-term projects (spanning days or weeks) +- I work on medium-term projects (spanning 1 to 6 months) +- I work on long-term projects (6 to 12 months or longer) +- I offer a specific product or products +- I offer a specific service or services +- Other (please specify) + +## Currency + +What is the primary currency that you use? + +- searchable/typeahead dropdown listing all currency names/codes + +## Rates + +What is your hourly rate? + +What is you day rate? + +What is your monthly rate? + +Please don't include any VAT, GST or sales tax. + +## Rate satisfaction + +Considering only your contractor or freelance rates, gauge your level of satisfaction: + +- Very unsatisfied +- Unsatisfied +- Neutral +- Satisfied +- Very satisfied + +## Factors affecting rate satisfaction + +What reasons do you have for dissatisfaction with your contract or freelance rates, if any? Check all that apply, or check "none of the above". + +Due to the many different types of contract and freelance work, some of these may not apply to your situation. + +- Rate is too low +- Discrepancy between rate and cost of living in my area +- Unfair or inconsistent rates across similar roles in the organizations I work for +- I know or suspect a gender pay gap exists in the organizations I work for +- I work too many hours +- I don't work enough hours +- Responsibilities exceed pay grade +- Accounting/management overhead is too high +- None of the above +- Other (please specify) + +## Overall satisfaction + +Considering your overall contract or freelance conditions - separate from your rates - gauge your level of satisfaction: + +- Very unsatisfied +- Unsatisfied +- Neutral +- Satisfied +- Very satisfied + +## Factors affecting overall satisfaction + +What reasons do you have for dissatisfaction with your overall contract or freelance situation, if any? Check all that apply, or check "none of the above". + +Due to the many different types of contract and freelance work, some of these may not apply to your situation. + +- My workload is too high +- My workload is too low +- There is too much stress or pressure +- The work is not interesting or challenging enough +- Role is undervalued or underfunded +- No opportunities for advancement +- Difficulty increasing rates +- Unsupportive work environment +- Insufficient opportunities for professional development +- Outdated, inadequate or unsatisfactory toolset +- Management not open to change +- No opportunity for remote or hybrid work +- I don't feel supported as a remote worker +- No office location is available to me +- I don't feel respected +- I am discriminated against on the basis of gender +- I am discriminated against on the basis of race or nationality +- I am discriminated against on the basis of age +- I am discriminated against on the basis of education level +- I am discriminated against for some other reason, or a reason I do not wish to share +- Too much bureaucratic overhead/too many meetings +- Issues with co-workers +- Bullying and/or harassment +- Organizational politics +- Lack of pay transparency +- Job instability +- None of the above +- Other (please specify) + +## Factors enhancing rate and overall satisfaction + +Considering both your rates and overall conditions, what do you like about your current contract, freelance or self-employment situation? Check all that apply, or check "none of the above": + +- I like and/or respect my co-workers +- I like and/or respect the organization/s I contract for +- I'm compensated fairly for the work I do +- My workload is manageable +- The expectations upon me are realistic/reasonable +- The work is sufficiently interesting and/or challenging +- My contributions are valued +- I feel respected +- I feel I am making a positive impact (in my organization, industry, community, or the wider world) +- I have opportunities for career development and advancement +- I have opportunities for professional development/learning +- I have flexibility in working hours or location +- I feel I have work-life balance +- None of the above +- Other (please specify) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/employee-salary-benefits-satisfaction.md b/employee-salary-benefits-satisfaction.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c1237d1 --- /dev/null +++ b/employee-salary-benefits-satisfaction.md @@ -0,0 +1,130 @@ +# D: Employee salary, benefits and satisfaction + +## Currency + +What currency are you paid in? + +- searchable/typeahead dropdown listing all currency names/codes + +## Pay interval + +Would you prefer to enter your salary as a yearly or monthly amount? + +- monthly +- yearly + +## Salary + +What is your total (gross) salary (including tax)? + +If your total compensation is made up of a base salary and significant bonus, equity or commission payments, please enter your total compensation here (or an average, if it fluctuates). + +## Benefits + +Does your salary package include any additional benefits? Check all that apply, or select "none of the above". + +- Paid vacation time (in excess of government-mandated minimums) +- Paid parental leave (in excess of government-mandated minimum) +- Time off or bonuses for community-related activities +- Unlimited PTO (paid/personal time off) +- Health insurance (in excess of government-mandated minimums) +- Other types of insurance e.g. life insurance, accident insurance, income protection insurance +- Pension, superannuation, 401(k) matching or retirement fund (in excess of any government-mandated minimums) +- Stocks, shares, stock options, or equity +- Commission or bonus payments +- Professional development / ongoing education / conference budget +- Meals, meal vouchers, or food-related benefits +- Gym, fitness, sport, or other wellness-related benefits +- Transportation-related benefits (company car, public transport passes, parking, fuel vouchers or reimbursements for any transport-related cost) +- Home office or co-working office budget (including for laptops or other equipment) +- Phone and/or internet-related benefits or reimbursements +- None of the above +- Other (please specify) + +## Salary satisfaction + +Considering only your salary and benefits, rate your level of satisfaction: + +- Very unsatisfied +- Unsatisfied +- Neutral +- Satisfied +- Very satisfied + +## Factors affecting salary satisfaction + +What reasons do you have for dissatisfaction with your salary and benefits, if any? Check all that apply, or check "none of the above": + +- Salary is too low +- Benefits are missing or insufficient +- Discrepancy between salary and cost of living in my area +- Unfair or inconsistent salary across similar roles in my organization +- I know or suspect a gender pay gap exists in my organization +- I work too many hours +- I don't work enough hours +- Responsibilities exceed pay grade +- None of the above +- Other (please specify) + +## Job satisfaction + +Considering your overall employment conditions - separate from your salary and benefits - rate your level of satisfaction: + +- Very unsatisfied +- Unsatisfied +- Neutral +- Satisfied +- Very satisfied + +# Factors affecting job satisfaction + +What reasons do you have for dissatisfaction with your overall employment conditions, if any? Check all that apply, or check "none of the above": + +- My workload is too high +- My workload is too low +- There is too much stress or pressure +- The work is not interesting or challenging enough +- Role is undervalued or underfunded +- No opportunities for advancement +- Unsupportive work environment +- Insufficient opportunities for professional development +- Outdated, inadequate or unsatisfactory toolset +- Management not open to change +- No opportunity for remote work +- I don't feel supported as a remote worker +- No office location is available to me +- I don't feel respected +- I am discriminated against on the basis of gender +- I am discriminated against on the basis of race or nationality +- I am discriminated against on the basis of age +- I am discriminated against on the basis of education level +- I am discriminated against for some other reason, or a reason I do not wish to share +- Too much bureaucratic overhead/too many meetings +- Issues with co-workers +- Bullying and/or harassment +- Organizational politics +- Lack of pay transparency +- Job instability +- None of the above +- Other (please specify) + +## Factors enhancing salary and job satisfaction + +Considering your salary, benefits, and overall employment conditions, what do you like about your current job? Check all that apply, or check "none of the above": + +- I like and/or respect my co-workers +- I like and/or respect the organization I work for +- I'm compensated fairly for the work I do +- I'm satisfied with my benefits +- My workload is manageable +- My manager's expectations are realistic/reasonable +- The work is sufficiently interesting and/or challenging +- My contributions are valued +- I feel respected +- I feel I am making a positive impact (in my organization, industry, community, or the wider world) +- I have opportunities for career development and advancement +- I have opportunities for professional development/learning +- I have flexibility in working hours or location +- I feel I have work-life balance +- None of the above +- Other (please specify) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/employment-parameters.md b/employment-parameters.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9f84bf8 --- /dev/null +++ b/employment-parameters.md @@ -0,0 +1,91 @@ +# A: Employment parameters + +## Basis of employment + +On what basis are you filling out this survey? + +- I'm an employee +- I was an employee, but am not currently working +- I'm an independent contractor, freelance operator, or self-employed +- I was an independent contractor, freelance operator, or self-employed, but am not currently working + +## Hours worked + +How many hours per week do you work? + + - 1–20 hours + - 21–30 hours + - 31–40 hours + - 41–50 hours + - 51–60 hours + - More than 60 hours + +## Job title + +What is your job title? + +## Type of role + +How would you categorize your role? Select multiple roles, if appropriate. + +- Writer, content creator, producer, editor +- Developer, engineer +- Educator +- Customer support +- Advocate, community outreach +- Marketing +- Management +- Other + +## Team configuration + +With regard to working with other people, how do you typically operate? Select multiple options, if appropriate. + +- A solo worker +- Part of a team of people with the same or similar roles +- Part of a team of people with different roles +- Part of multiple teams +- A manager or team leader +- Other (please specify) + +## Length of time in current role at current organization + +### Employees + +How long have you worked at your current organization? + +Note: Please select the length of time for your position at your current organization only – your total years of experience in documentation will be covered in the individual demographics section. If you have changed roles at the same organization, please select the length of time that you have been in your current role. + +- Less than 1 year +- More than 1 year but less than 2 years +- More than 2 years but less than 5 years +- More than 5 years but less than 10 years +- More than 10 years + +### Contractors + +How long have you worked as a contractor or freelancer, or been self-employed? + +Note: This is how long you have been a contractor or freelancer only - your total years of experience in documentation will be covered later on. + +- Less than 1 year +- More than 1 year but less than 2 years +- More than 2 years but less than 5 years +- More than 5 years but less than 10 years +- More than 10 years + +## Proportion of role related to documentation + +Documentation is: + +- the whole of my official job description +- part of my official job description +- not officially part of my job description, but I am expected to perform documentation-related tasks +- not officially part of my job description, and I am not expected to perform documentation-related tasks, but I do anyway + +Approximately what percentage of your day-to-day tasks are documentation-related? + +- 0-25% +- 26-50% +- 51-75% +- 76-100% \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/job-changes.md b/job-changes.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..8327ae2 --- /dev/null +++ b/job-changes.md @@ -0,0 +1,98 @@ +# B: Job changes + +## Employment or contract status change + +### Employees + +Has your employment status changed in the past year? + +- Yes +- No + +Examples of an employment status change: you left a job; were promoted, laid off, made redundant or terminated; you started a new role. + +What are the circumstances of your employment status change? Check all that apply. + +- I was promoted within the same organization +- I moved to another position within the same organization +- I started a new position in a new organization +- I was made redundant, downsized or laid off due to restructuring/bankruptcy/closure +- My employment was terminated for another reason +- I resigned in order to accept another offer of employment +- I resigned, but not to accept another offer of employment +- I would rather not say +- Other (please specify) + +### Contractors + +Has your contract/freelance status changed in the past year? + +- Yes +- No + +Examples of a contract/freelance status change: a contract or project cancelled prematurely; your regular freelance workload dried up unexpectedly; you started a new contract. + +What are the circumstances of your contract/freelance status change? Check all that apply. + +- I started a new contract or freelance project (or multiple projects) +- A contract or freelance project ended prematurely +- A contract or freelance project ended as expected +- My contract was not renewed as expected +- I resigned in order to start another contract +- I resigned, but not to start another contract +- I "fired" a freelance client +- My freelance work pipeline dried up +- I left employment in order to start as a contractor/freelancer +- I finished contracting/freelancing in order to accept a position as an employee +- I would rather not say +- Other (please specify) + +## Job or contract search status + +### Employees + +What is your current job search status? + +- I'm not looking for a new position, and am not open to employment offers +- I'm not looking for a new position, but am open to employment offers +- I'm not looking for a new position, but expect to be within the next year +- I'm actively looking for a new position + +### Contractors + +What is your current contract/freelance search status? + +- I'm not looking for new contracts or freelance projects, and am not open to offers +- I'm not looking for new contracts or freelance projects, but am open to offers +- I'm not looking for new contracts or freelance projects, but expect to be within the next year +- I'm actively looking for new contracts or freelance projects + +## Job security and stability + +How would you characterize your current feelings of job security and stability, or contract/freelance income security and stability, compared to this time last year? + +- I'm less confident in my job security or contract/freelance income security than I was last year +- My confidence level is around the same +- I'm more confident in my job security or contract/freelance income security than I was last year + +## Job offer considerations + +### Employees + +When considering an offer of employment, how important do you consider the following 13 factors? + +- Salary +- Benefits (i.e. paid vacation, pension, insurance etc) +- Hours and flexibility +- Workload and responsibilities +- Career advancement opportunities +- Professional development opportunities +- Work location (remote/on-site/hybrid) +- Management/team/co-workers +- Organization's reputation, financial standing/stability, and job security +- Organization's culture +- Organization's community involvement +- Organization's pay transparency policy +- Organization's diversity/inclusivity policy + +For each: not relevant, not very important, somewhat important, very important \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/organization-demographics.md b/organization-demographics.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..3c127d3 --- /dev/null +++ b/organization-demographics.md @@ -0,0 +1,84 @@ +# G: Organization demographics + +## Organization size + +What is the approximate size of your organization, in number of employees? + +- Less than 10 +- 11 - 50 +- 51 - 100 +- 101 - 1000 +- 1001 - 10,000 +- 10,001 - 100,000 +- More than 100,000 + +## Organization type + +This organization is primarily: + +- A non-profit, community, political, educational or governmental organization, or an NGO +- A business, corporation or other for-profit organization + +## Organization industry + +Which industry (or industries) does your organization operate in? Select one or multiple, as appropriate. + +- Advertising, CRM, Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Customer Support +- Agriculture +- Airlines, Aerospace, Defense, Maritime, Military +- Automotive +- Business Support, Professional Services, Planning, Project Management, Risk Management, Compliance, Process Automation, Consulting, Outsourcing +- Construction, Building, Engineering, Machinery, Homes +- Culture, Arts, Heritage +- Data Analytics, Data Science, AI, Machine Learning, Semantic Technologies +- Design, Printing, Packaging +- Education, Training, Instructional Design, Learning +- Entertainment, Leisure, Gaming, Gambling, Sports, E-Sports +- Events, Event Management, Event Services, Venues, Audio/Video +- Finance, Banking, Financial Services, Financial Technology, Payments, Accounting, Taxation, Cryptocurrency +- Food, Beverages +- Government +- Healthcare, Medical, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology +- Human Resources, Recruitment +- Insurance +- Legal Services +- Manufacturing, Engineering, Precision Engineering, Hardware, Semiconductor +- Media, Radio, TV, Journalism +- Non-profit, Community +- Parks, Recreation, Nature, Wildnerness, Outdoors, Conservation, Ecotourism +- Retail, Consumer Products, Fashion +- Real Estate +- Science, Research +- Security, Cybersecurity +- Software, Software Development, Software Development Tools, Open Source +- Telecommunications, Technology, Internet, Networking, IT Services, IT Infrastructure, Electronics, Domain Registration, Web Hosting, Ecommerce, Cloud Services, Blockchain +- Translation, Localization +- Transportation, Delivery, Logistics, GPS, Mapping, Supply Chain +- Travel, Hospitality, Holidays +- Utilities, Waste Management, Recycling, Energy, Mining, Extraction +- Other (please specify) + +## Organization location + +Is this a multinational organization? + +- yes +- no + +A multinational organization is defined as one that has office locations and business operations in two or more countries. + +Where is your organization based? + +Note: This is the primary location, headquarters or main location - or for multinational organizations, the location where the organization originated. This is not your location - that will be covered in the next section. + +Country: + +- searchable/typeahead dropdown listing all country names/codes + +State/Province/Region: + +- searchable/typeahead dropdown listing major states/provinces/regions for the most widely-represented countries, filtered by country selection + +City/Town (optional): + +- searchable/typeahead dropdown listing major cities for the most widely-represented regions, filtered by state/province/region selection \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/pay-transparency.md b/pay-transparency.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2af40f9 --- /dev/null +++ b/pay-transparency.md @@ -0,0 +1,30 @@ +# F: Pay transparency + +## Official policy + +Is there an official pay transparency policy at your organization? + +- Yes - compensation is disclosed for all roles, levels, and job listings to all employees and candidates +- Yes - but disclosure is limited to certain roles, levels, candidacy or employment status, or location +- Yes - the policy forbids disclosure on compensation +- No - there is no policy on compensation disclosure +- I am not sure + +## Pay transparency culture + +Regardless of official policy, is there a culture of sharing salary information at your organization? + +- Yes - all or most of my co-workers openly share salary information +- Partial - some of my co-workers share salary information +- No - salary information is not openly shared +- I'm not sure, or I do not participate + +## Attitudes towards pay transparency + +Regardless of the situation at your organization, how do you personally feel about pay transparency? + +- Strongly oppose +- Oppose +- Neutral +- support +- Strongly support \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/respondent-demographics.md b/respondent-demographics.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a020bce --- /dev/null +++ b/respondent-demographics.md @@ -0,0 +1,79 @@ +# G: Respondent demographics + +## Age group + +What is your age? + +- 18-25 +- 26-35 +- 36-45 +- 46-55 +- 56-65 +- 66+ +- I'd rather not say + +## Gender identity + +What gender identity do you most identify with? + +- Woman +- Man +- Non-binary +- Other (please specify) +- I'd rather not say + +## Experience + +How many years of experience do you have in documentation? + +- Less than 1 year +- More than 1 year but less than 2 years +- More than 2 years but less than 5 years +- More than 5 years but less than 10 years +- More than 10 years but less than 15 years +- More than 15 years but less than 20 years +- More than 20 years but less than 25 years +- More than 25 years but less than 30 years +- More than 30 years (please specify) +- I'd rather not say + +## Education level + +What is the highest level of education that you have completed? + +If your education level isn't listed, choose the option that's the closest equivalent to the level you have completed. We're asking for the highest level completed, so if you are still working towards a qualification, please select the highest level you have actually finished. + +- High school +- Technical or vocational qualification +- College or university graduate qualification (certificate, diploma, associate degree, bachelor's degree) +- Multiple graduate qualifications +- Post-graduate degree (master's degree, post-graduate diploma or certificate, doctorate, PhD) +- Multiple post-graduate qualifications +- None of the above +- I'd rather not say + +## Location + +### Degree of urbanization + +Which of the following best describes the type of area where you reside? + +- Rural area (low population density, ≤5000 people) +- Town or suburban area (medium population density, ≤50,000 people) +- City or urban area (high population density, >50,000 people) + +Please refer to this World Bank article on Degree of Urbanization [https://blogs.worldbank.org/sustainablecities/how-do-we-define-cities-towns-and-rural-areas] for more clarification. + +## Location + +Country: + +- searchable/typeahead dropdown listing all country names/codes + +State/Province/Region: + +- searchable/typeahead dropdown listing major states/provinces/regions for the most widely-represented countries, filtered by country selection + +City/Town (optional): + +- searchable/typeahead dropdown listing major cities for the most widely-represented regions, filtered by state/province/region selection \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/survey-feedback.md b/survey-feedback.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..29e3d11 --- /dev/null +++ b/survey-feedback.md @@ -0,0 +1,28 @@ +# H: Survey feedback + +## Previous participation + +Have you participated in a WTD Salary Survey before? + +- yes +- no + +## Rating: relevance, usability, length + +How would you rate the following three aspects of the survey? + +- Relevance of the questions +- Usability of the survey form and website +- Length of the survey + +(excellent, good, OK, not great, no opinion) + +## Private feedback + +Do you have any feedback for the WTD Survey Team? + +## Public feedback + +Would you like to leave an anonymous comment that we can publish? + +For example, we would love to hear if a previous WTD Salary Survey has helped you negotiate a raise or better conditions. \ No newline at end of file