What does working short look like for you? Question Title * 1. Which of AUPE's four sectors do you work in? Government Services Education Boards and Agencies Health Care OK Question Title * 2. What is your classification/job? OK Question Title * 3. In the past year, have you ever gone to work early, or stayed late (outside of your regular paid working hours) in order to keep up with your workload? Yes No Don’t know Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 4. Do you have issues with being understaffed on your worksite? Yes No Unsure OK Question Title * 5. Has there been an increase in your workload in the past year? Yes No Don’t know OK Question Title * 6. Has any of the following contributed to your workload? Lack of training Staff reductions Additional job duties Training other employees Cutbacks to funding Lack of resources New technology More documentation/paperwork Intensity (speed-up) of work Sick Calls Coworker(s) on modified duties, short term or long term leave More clients/patients/people to support Poor scheduling Change in type or amount of duties Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 7. Has working short or your workload ever caused you to miss a break? Yes, but just my paid break(s) Yes, but just my unpaid breaks(s) Yes No Not sure OK Question Title * 8. In your experience, how often do you have to deal with 'working short' and its impacts? Daily A couple of times a week A couple of times a month More than half of the month Its more of a short-term issue than a long-term issue It’s more of a long-term issue than a short-term issue Depend on the seasons or time of year Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 9. Is your workload is impacting your health? Yes No Unsure OK Question Title * 10. Has any of the following contributed to you working understaffed: The normal practice is not to look for coverage when someone calls in sick There aren't enough people available when we try to find coverage when someone calls in sick Employer does not fill vacant position when staff members resign, retire or leave Employer is unable to attract qualified applicants Lack of funding to hire more people Employer is more concerned with profits than service. Coworkers being on Modified duties, Short-Term or Long-Term Disability Other, please specify Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 11. Have you ever felt unsafe at work due to your workload or staffing at worksite? Yes No Don’t Know Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 12. Do you believe that workload or worksite understaffing on your worksite are Occupational Health and Safety Concerns? Yes No Other Please specify OK Question Title * 13. Has workload or understaffing at your worksite affected any of the following? (Select all that apply) Personal Wellbeing Relationships with Coworkers Physical Wellbeing Mental Wellbeing Home Life The ability to enjoy your work Attitude towards your employer Relationships outside work Financial Situation Work Attendance Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 14. In your opinion, what has been the biggest impact of your workload or understaffing at your worksite: Personal Wellbeing Relationships with Coworkers Physical Wellbeing Mental Wellbeing Home Life The ability to enjoy your work Attitude towards your employer Relationships outside work Financial Situation Work Attendance OK Question Title * 15. How would you describe or define “Working Short”? OK Question Title * 16. How would you describe or define “Work Load”? OK Question Title * 17. Is there any other information, examples or stories about your experience with these issues that you would like to share with us? OK DONE