Screen Reader Mode Icon Check SCREEN READER MODE to make this survey compatible with screen readers. In an attempt to help better address the needs of parents whose working lives have been upended by the global pandemic, Scary Mommy and Fatherly would like to ask the following questions. This should take no more than 5 minutes and the results will be kept completely anonymous. OK Question Title * 1. How prepared were you to work from home when the pandemic started? Very prepared, I already work remotely Prepared, I work a few days remote per week Somewhat prepared, I can do most of my job remotely Completely unprepared OK Question Title * 2. Will you be returning to a physical workspace as soon as that’s a possibility? Yes No Not sure OK Question Title * 3. Has the lack or change of your commute caused you to consider relocating? Yes, we can afford more space, better living conditions elsewhere Yes, but we’re unsure if remote work will be permanent No, relocation is not an option for us OK Question Title * 4. What best describes your feelings during the pandemic? Overwhelmed Exhausted Grateful Scared OK Question Title * 5. What is your biggest challenge when it comes to childcare? Time management Physical space for family and work Ability to pull focus from work whenever needed Finding assistance OK Question Title * 6. What is your biggest challenge when it comes to your work? Establishing “normal” work hours/unplugging Establishing physical work space boundaries Focusing on work-related tasks in an unstructured environment Feeling engaged, connected with coworkers and supervisors OK Question Title * 7. Do you feel supported by your company? Yes, they have provided adequate support systems Somewhat, but I feel like we’re all figuring it out together A little, but I would like to see more flexibility with time and schedule Not at all OK Question Title * 8. Do you feel more pressure to put in face time at work while working remotely? Yes No OK Question Title * 9. If yes, how so? Check all that apply. Working longer hours Skipping meals Sitting at my desk for longer periods than I normally would otherwise Working while sick Maintaining availability on internal messaging platforms Showing up to Zoom meetings that I probably don’t need to be in Not applicable OK Question Title * 10. How would you rate your executive leadership’s performance when it comes to empathizing with the needs of parents? Rate 1-10 (10 being best) 0 10 Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. OK Question Title * 11. How would you rate your manager’s performance when it comes to empathizing with the needs of parents? Rate 1-10 (10 being best) 0 10 Clear i We adjusted the number you entered based on the slider’s scale. OK Question Title * 12. Would a return to a physical workspace make life easier or more difficult when it came to childcare? Easier. I have resources I can utilize if I am not able to be physically present at home Somewhat easier, but I would have to research alternate care plans Extremely difficult. I would have no alternate child care system OK Question Title * 13. Personally, where do you feel like most of your attention and energy is directed on a daily basis? On my children’s activities and immediate needs On work and maintaining productivity On supporting my partner on their work and endeavors On planning for, preparing for the future OK Question Title * 14. Do you feel like your employer can be doing more to support working parents? Yes No OK Question Title * 15. To the extent that this applies, how are you coping with feelings of stress and burnout at work? I use mental health resources through my employer I take time to practice self-care I don’t have the time to address that for myself I do not have stress or burnout at work Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 16. [Optional] Scary Mommy and Fatherly have a new initiative to help companies become more compatible with the needs of working parents. If you’re interested in learning more about what this could mean for your company, submit your email address here and we’ll get back to you with more information. Email Address OK DONE
