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Crown Solicitors Office Staff Survey 2018: Open Plan Fit-Out

1.How do you feel about the open plan proposal?
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly  disagree
I feel comfortable with the move to open plan
I am content with the level of consultation 
I feel that any concerns have been heard and properly considered
I feel that the current plans reasonably address any concerns
I feel that the CSO is ready to move to open plan without serious disruption to our work
I will be able to carry out my own work as effectively and efficiently in open plan
I believe the CSO has properly considered whether the refit cost is an appropriate use of public money compared with alternatives such as modifying the current layout and office allocations
2.Reflecting on the People Matter Survey of June 2017, how would you now answer the following questions?
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Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly  disagree
I feel that senior managers listen to employees
My organisation is making the necessary improvements to meet our future challenges
I feel that change is managed well in my organisation
My organisation motivates me to help it achieve its objectives
I feel motivated to contribute more than what is normally required at work
I feel a strong personal attachment to my organisation
3.How will open plan impact on the workplace?
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly  disagree
I am confident that billable hours and client service can be maintained in open plan
I am confident that any health and stress impacts can be effectively managed
I am confident that interruptions and noise levels can be effectively managed
I am confident that issues with confidential and sensitive material can be managed in open plan
I am confident that file access and storage has been addressed in the current plans
I am confident that the CSO is ready to implement any necessary IT improvements
Focus rooms will sufficiently address any requirements for confidentiality and concentration on complex tasks
Phone rooms will sufficiently address concerns around confidentiality and noise levels
4.Assuming the loss of one office floor, can reasonable alternatives be explored?
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly  disagree
I believe that cost effective alternatives to open plan can and should be explored
I believe that sufficient space could be found with modification of the current layout and office allocations
I would be content if current office sizes needed to be reduced
I would be content if offices were retained for senior solicitors only
I would be content if larger offices in the current layout were shared
If open plan is necessary, I believe that the current plans could be greatly improved
5.How strongly do you feel about the open plan proposal and management of this issue?
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree nor disagree
Disagree
Strongly  disagree
The proposal has had a negative impact on my motivation and workplace satisfaction
The proposal has had a negative impact on stress and tension in the office
The proposal has influenced me in considering my employment options
I would support further industrial action around this issue
6.Your role at the CSO
7.Do you have any comments?