Work Environment Survey Questions

Agreement scale (1–5) · 31

• 1.My physical or remote workspace supports me in doing great work.
• 2.I have the tools and technology I need to do my job well.
• 3.I am frequently interrupted in a way that hurts my productivity.Reverse scored
• 4.I can do focused, deep work when I need to.
• 5.Meetings at this company are productive and well-run.
• 6.I attend too many meetings to get my work done.Reverse scored
• 7.Information I need to do my job is easy to find.
• 8.Our processes help, rather than slow down, my work.
• 9.Noise levels or distractions in my workspace allow me to concentrate.
• 10.I have visibility into projects and decisions that affect my work.
• 11.Documentation and knowledge management help me find information quickly.
• 12.Outdated tools or slow processes significantly hold me back.Reverse scored
• 13.My home or remote working setup is ergonomic and suitable for focused work.
• 14.Poor internet connectivity or hardware regularly disrupts my productivity.Reverse scored
• 15.The office environment supports both focused work and collaborative sessions.
• 16.The company provides the software licences I need to do my job effectively.
• 17.Our meeting culture is respectful of people's time and energy.
• 18.I feel isolated or disconnected from the team when working remotely.Reverse scored
• 19.The hybrid working policy clearly outlines expectations and is fairly enforced.
• 20.I attend too many unnecessary meetings that cut into productive work time.Reverse scored
• 21.Collaboration tools (Slack, Teams, etc.) help rather than hinder my work.
• 22.I have quiet time in my day for deep, focused work.
• 23.The company is proactive about data security and keeps my work information safe.
• 24.The company provides a stipend or support for remote working equipment.
• 25.I frequently have to use outdated or broken equipment that slows me down.Reverse scored
• 26.The office is accessible and welcoming for employees with different needs.
• 27.I have confidence that my workspace (physical or digital) protects my privacy.
• 28.Async communication norms make it easy to work across time zones.
• 29.Process and bureaucracy make it harder than necessary to get simple things done.Reverse scored
• 30.Our internal knowledge base makes it easy to find information without asking colleagues.
• 31.Security and compliance processes are proportionate and don't create unnecessary friction.

Yes / no · 2

• 1.Do you feel equally productive working remotely as you do in the office?
• 2.Are you satisfied with the overall physical or remote working conditions?

Multiple choice · 2

• 1.Which working arrangement best matches what you'd prefer?Options: Fully remote · Mostly remote · Hybrid · Mostly in-office · Fully in-office
• 2.Which infrastructure investment would most improve your work environment?Options: Better hardware · Improved software/tools · Standing desks or better office furniture · Faster internet · Quieter workspace · Better video conferencing setup

Open text · 5

• 1.What is one change to our environment or tools that would make you more effective?
• 2.What is one technology or process change that would most improve your daily work?
• 3.What is the single biggest physical or digital environment improvement that would boost your productivity?
• 4.What one change to the workplace setup would most energise you?
• 5.How could we redesign one internal process to make your working day significantly smoother?