Evaluate the Work/Life Climate in Your Company

Case Study 2. Evaluate the Work/Life Climate in Your Company

What is the quality of the work/life environment in your company? The following survey provided by the Work and Family Connection will help provide a “case analysis” of the climate in your organization. Answers to the twenty questions will provide clear insights about your company’s position in the work/life area.
Agree or Disagree with the Following Statements:

My manager/supervisor treats my work/life needs with sensitivity.

It is usually easy for me to manage the demands of both work and home life.

My career path at this company is limited because of the pressure of home life demands.

My job at this company keeps me from maintaining the quality of life I want.

My manager/supervisor is supportive when home life issues interfere with work.

My manager/supervisor focuses on results, rather than the time I am at my desk.

My manager/supervisor has a good understanding of flexible work hour practices.

If I requested a flexible work arrangement, my manager/supervisor would support me.

My manager/supervisor is often inflexible or insensitive about my personal needs.

I believe my manager/supervisor treats me with respect.

My manager/supervisor allows me informal flexibility as long as I get the job done.

My manager/supervisor tends to treat us like children.

My manager/supervisor seldom gives me praise or recognition for the work I do.

My manager/supervisor seems to care about me as a person.

I would recommend this company to others.

The work I do is not all that important to this company’s success.

If I could find another job with better pay, I would leave this organization.

If I could find another job where I would be treated with respect, I would take it.

If I could find another job where I could have more flexibility, I would take it.

I am totally committed to this company.

For a perfect score, you should answer “Disagree” to questions 3, 4, 9, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, and 19 and “Agree” to all the rest, 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, and 20.

To score, begin by giving yourself 20 points. Then deduct one point for every “wrong” response from the total score.

If your score is 18 to 20: Congratulations! Your organization is leading the nation in flexibility and supportiveness.

If your score is 14 to 17: Your organization is probably more supportive and flexible than most, but you have room to grow.

If your score is 11 to 13: You could be open to other job offers in the race for talent among employees.

If your score is 10 or less: Your managers will need help to manage the twenty-first-century workforce.