The Flexible working law enables parents with a child under 6 or a disabled child under 18, to make a request to their employer for flexible working options, which are:
changing the hours they work;
changing the times when they are required to work; or
working from home (whether for all or part of the week) |
1) Were you aware of this legal right to request flexible working?
Yes
No
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2) Do you take advantage of any options to work either from home or from some other non-office location?
Most of the time
1-3 days a week
A few days a month
Once a month
A few days a year
No, my employer doesn’t offer flexible working
No, my employer offers flexible working but I am happy with my current working pattern
No, I would like more flexible working but I’m worried about asking my employer
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3) Which of the following would you say is or would be the best thing about flexible working? (please tick up to three)
Having more control over my day/hours
Spending more time with my family
Fewer distractions from co-workers/office
Increased productivity
Saving money on transport, parking and/or other expenses
Avoiding traffic or saving time by not commuting
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4) Which, if any, of the following do you use to do your job when working remotely? (please tick all that apply)
The Internet
Landline telephone
Mobile phone
Email
Software that allows you to access your office computer remotely
Laptop computer
Desktop computer
Fax machine
Handheld computing device such as Blackberry or iPhone
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5) Which, if any, of the following would you like to use to do your job when working remotely? (please tick all that apply)
The Internet
Landline telephone
Mobile phone
Email
Software that allows you to access your office computer remotely
Laptop computer
Desktop computer
Fax machine
Handheld computing device such as Blackberry or iPhone
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6) Which of the following benefits would you most like to receive from a job? (please tick up to three)
Health insurance
Contributory pension
End of year bonus
Ability to work remotely or away from the office at least some of the time
Onsite childcare
A laptop to work at home or when commuting
Onsite gym or fitness facilities |
| Currently, men are entitled to take up to two consecutive weeks’ paternity leave at statutory pay. The Government is proposing to give employed fathers up to 26 weeks additional paternity leave at statutory pay within 12 months of their child’s birth, but only when the mother returns to work. |
7) Would you take extended paternity leave?
Yes, the full 26 weeks
Yes, 13 to 26 weeks
Yes, 4 to 13 weeks
Yes, less than 4 weeks
No, it would adversely affect my career
No, it wouldn’t make financial sense
No, my partner/wife would be the primary carer
No, I would prefer to be at work
No, other reason, please specify |
8) What do you think would make the most positive difference to your family life in the first year of your child’s birth?
Extending maternity leave to 12 months
Extending paternity leave to up to 26 weeks
Flexible working options for me
Flexible working options for my partner/wife |
9) Do you think taking extended paternity leave would adversely affect your career?
Yes
No |
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