Changing Office Culture

As California begins to reopen, and people return to the office environment, we want to hear from you to help shape and define the future of architectural practice. As design professionals, we all know the power of the built environment to influence behavior. And members of a creative and collaborative profession, we find immeasurable value in working together in terms of mentoring and professional development. But can we also envision a different way to practice?

Join us in this broader discussion about type of work, where it is best to be done, and the impact on productivity. Your responses make you a part of a dynamic discussion, and we look forward to reading your unbiased answers.

Please respond by Thursday, June 10, 2021.

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* 1. How many years have you worked in the profession of architecture?

Less than 1 year

1-3 years

4-6 years

7-10 years

11+ years

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* 2. What size office do you work in?

Sole Practicioner

1-5

6-10

11-20

21-50

51-100

101+

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How many hours are you currently working (on average)?

Less than 40 hours

40 hours

50 hours

60+ hours

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* 4. How does this compare to pre-pandemic?

I am working less than I was pre-pandemic

I am working about the same as I was pre-pandemic

I am working somewhat more than I was pre-pandemic (average 5 hours more per week)

I am working more than I was pre-pandemic (average 10 hours more per week)

I am working significantly more than I was pre-pandemic (20+ hours more)

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* 5. Satisfaction

	Not at all satisfied	Partly satisfied	Satisfied	More than satisfied	Extremely satisfied
How do you feel about your current job situation today?	How do you feel about your current job situation today? Not at all satisfied	How do you feel about your current job situation today? Partly satisfied	How do you feel about your current job situation today? Satisfied	How do you feel about your current job situation today? More than satisfied	How do you feel about your current job situation today? Extremely satisfied
How do you feel your employer is listening to you and respecting your needs regarding the current work environment?	How do you feel your employer is listening to you and respecting your needs regarding the current work environment? Not at all satisfied	How do you feel your employer is listening to you and respecting your needs regarding the current work environment? Partly satisfied	How do you feel your employer is listening to you and respecting your needs regarding the current work environment? Satisfied	How do you feel your employer is listening to you and respecting your needs regarding the current work environment? More than satisfied	How do you feel your employer is listening to you and respecting your needs regarding the current work environment? Extremely satisfied
How do you feel your employer understand how the younger staff feels regarding the current work environment?	How do you feel your employer understand how the younger staff feels regarding the current work environment? Not at all satisfied	How do you feel your employer understand how the younger staff feels regarding the current work environment? Partly satisfied	How do you feel your employer understand how the younger staff feels regarding the current work environment? Satisfied	How do you feel your employer understand how the younger staff feels regarding the current work environment? More than satisfied	How do you feel your employer understand how the younger staff feels regarding the current work environment? Extremely satisfied
How do you feel about the quality of your work today?	How do you feel about the quality of your work today? Not at all satisfied	How do you feel about the quality of your work today? Partly satisfied	How do you feel about the quality of your work today? Satisfied	How do you feel about the quality of your work today? More than satisfied	How do you feel about the quality of your work today? Extremely satisfied
How supported do you feel (in terms of technology, equipment, expectations, etc.)?	How supported do you feel (in terms of technology, equipment, expectations, etc.)? Not at all satisfied	How supported do you feel (in terms of technology, equipment, expectations, etc.)? Partly satisfied	How supported do you feel (in terms of technology, equipment, expectations, etc.)? Satisfied	How supported do you feel (in terms of technology, equipment, expectations, etc.)? More than satisfied	How supported do you feel (in terms of technology, equipment, expectations, etc.)? Extremely satisfied
How do you feel your employer is doing in preparing for a return to the office?	How do you feel your employer is doing in preparing for a return to the office? Not at all satisfied	How do you feel your employer is doing in preparing for a return to the office? Partly satisfied	How do you feel your employer is doing in preparing for a return to the office? Satisfied	How do you feel your employer is doing in preparing for a return to the office? More than satisfied	How do you feel your employer is doing in preparing for a return to the office? Extremely satisfied
How do you feel about the culture of your office?	How do you feel about the culture of your office? Not at all satisfied	How do you feel about the culture of your office? Partly satisfied	How do you feel about the culture of your office? Satisfied	How do you feel about the culture of your office? More than satisfied	How do you feel about the culture of your office? Extremely satisfied

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* 6. What level of flexibility do you have currently in your work environment TODAY? (select all that apply)

I choose when and where I work

I have an open and honest discussion with my supervisor about where/when I work

My employer sets specific days to be in the office

My employer sets specific work hours

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How has working from home impacted your physical health?

My physical health is better because I work from home

My physical health is about the same regardless of where I work

My physical health is worse working from home

Other (please specify)

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* 8. How has working from home impacted your mental health?

My mental health is better because I work from home

My mental health is about the same as when working in the office

My mental health is worse working from home (too many distractions at home, missing co-workers, etc.)

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Once your office enters it's new normal post-pandemic what is your flexibility and how do you see this flexibility improving your physical and mental health? (select all that apply)

I expect my mental health will be impacted

I expect my physical health to be impacted

I don't expect any change in my mental/physical health

I expect my mental health to improve

I expect my physical health to improve

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Rate these statements

	1 - Strongly disagree	2 - Disagree	3 - Neither agree nor disagree	4 - Agree	5 - Strongly agree
Working from home has improved my family time/family planning	Working from home has improved my family time/family planning 1 - Strongly disagree	Working from home has improved my family time/family planning 2 - Disagree	Working from home has improved my family time/family planning 3 - Neither agree nor disagree	Working from home has improved my family time/family planning 4 - Agree	Working from home has improved my family time/family planning 5 - Strongly agree
Working from home, gives me better work/life balance	Working from home, gives me better work/life balance 1 - Strongly disagree	Working from home, gives me better work/life balance 2 - Disagree	Working from home, gives me better work/life balance 3 - Neither agree nor disagree	Working from home, gives me better work/life balance 4 - Agree	Working from home, gives me better work/life balance 5 - Strongly agree
Working from home is hampering my career growth	Working from home is hampering my career growth 1 - Strongly disagree	Working from home is hampering my career growth 2 - Disagree	Working from home is hampering my career growth 3 - Neither agree nor disagree	Working from home is hampering my career growth 4 - Agree	Working from home is hampering my career growth 5 - Strongly agree
Working at home may impact my future career growth	Working at home may impact my future career growth 1 - Strongly disagree	Working at home may impact my future career growth 2 - Disagree	Working at home may impact my future career growth 3 - Neither agree nor disagree	Working at home may impact my future career growth 4 - Agree	Working at home may impact my future career growth 5 - Strongly agree
I have more opportunities to advance my career with a flexible work environment	I have more opportunities to advance my career with a flexible work environment 1 - Strongly disagree	I have more opportunities to advance my career with a flexible work environment 2 - Disagree	I have more opportunities to advance my career with a flexible work environment 3 - Neither agree nor disagree	I have more opportunities to advance my career with a flexible work environment 4 - Agree	I have more opportunities to advance my career with a flexible work environment 5 - Strongly agree