WERS6 unique reference number
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable

Non-managerial occupation with the most employees
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = Managers, Directors and Senior Officials
2 = Professional Occupations
3 = Associate Professional and Technical Occupations
4 = Administrative and Secretarial Occupations
5 = Skilled Trades
6 = Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations
7 = Sales and Customer Service Occupations
8 = Process, Plant and Machine Operatives
9 = Elementary Occupations

SOC2010 (without dots)
1121 = production managers and directors in manufacturing
1122 = production managers and directors in construction
1123 = production managers and directors in mining and energy
1134 = advertising and public relations directors
1136 = information technology and telecommunications directors
1139 = functional managers and directors n.e.c.
1150 = financial institution managers and directors
1161 = managers and directors in transport and distribution
1162 = managers and directors in storage and warehousing
1173 = senior officers in fire, ambulance, prison and related services
1181 = health services and public health managers and directors
1190 = managers and directors in retail and wholesale
1211 = managers and proprietors in agriculture and horticulture
1213 = managers and proprietors in forestry, fishing and related services
1221 = hotel and accommodation managers and proprietors
1223 = restaurant and catering establishment managers and proprietors
1224 = publicans and managers of licensed premises
1242 = residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors
1253 = hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors
1254 = shopkeepers and proprietors wholesale and retail
1255 = waste disposal and environmental services managers
1259 = managers and proprietors in other services n.e.c.
2119 = natural and social science professionals n.e.c.
2135 = it business analysts, architects and systems designers
2136 = programmers and software development professionals
2137 = web design and development professionals
2139 = information technology and telecommunications professionals n.e.c.
2315 = primary and nursery education teaching professionals
2316 = special needs education teaching professionals
2317 = senior professionals of educational establishments
2318 = education advisers and school inspectors
2319 = teaching and other educational professionals n.e.c.
2423 = management consultants and business analysts
2424 = business and financial project management professionals
2426 = business and related research professionals
2429 = business, research and administrative professionals n.e.c.
2436 = construction project managers and related professionals
2462 = quality assurance and regulatory professionals
2471 = journalists, newspaper and periodical editors
2473 = advertising accounts managers and creative directors
3114 = building and civil engineering technicians
3116 = planning, process and production technicians
3119 = science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c.
3121 = architectural and town planning technicians
3239 = welfare and housing associate professionals n.e.c.
3313 = fire service officers (watch manager and below)
3314 = prison service officers (below principal officer)
3319 = protective service associate professionals n.e.c.
3417 = photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
3442 = sports coaches, instructors and officials
3534 = finance and investment analysts and advisers
3539 = business and related associate professionals n.e.c.
3545 = sales accounts and business development managers
3546 = conference and exhibition managers and organisers
3550 = conservation and environmental associate professionals
3562 = human resources and industrial relations officers
3563 = vocational and industrial trainers and instructors
3564 = careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists
4122 = book-keepers, payroll managers and wages clerks
4132 = pensions and insurance clerks and assistants
4134 = transport and distribution clerks and assistants
4215 = personal assistants and other secretaries
4217 = typists and related keyboard occupations
5221 = metal machining setters and setter-operators
5222 = tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out
5223 = metal working production and maintenance fitters
5224 = precision instrument makers and repairers
5231 = vehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians
5237 = rail and rolling stock builders and repairers
5250 = skilled metal, electrical and electronic trades supervisors
5314 = plumbers and heating and ventilating engineers
5316 = glaziers, window fabricators and fitters
5330 = construction and building trades supervisors
5419 = textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c.
5441 = glass and ceramics makers, decorators and finishers
5442 = furniture makers and other craft woodworkers
6148 = undertakers, mortuary and crematorium assistants
6219 = leisure and travel service occupations n.e.c.
6240 = cleaning and housekeeping managers and supervisors
7114 = pharmacy and other dispensing assistants
7115 = vehicle and parts salespersons and advisers
7121 = collector salespersons and credit agents
7124 = market and street traders and assistants
7220 = customer service managers and supervisors
8111 = food, drink and tobacco process operatives
8117 = metal making and treating process operatives
8131 = assemblers (electrical and electronic products)
8139 = assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.
8143 = rail construction and maintenance operatives
8229 = mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.
8232 = marine and waterways transport operatives
8239 = other drivers and transport operatives n.e.c.
9119 = fishing and other elementary agriculture occupations n.e.c.
9139 = elementary process plant occupations n.e.c.
9211 = postal workers, mail sorters, messengers and couriers
9242 = parking and civil enforcement occupations
9244 = school midday and crossing patrol occupations
9279 = other elementary services occupations n.e.c.

NS-SEC 8 variable classification
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = higher managerial and professional occupations
2 = lower managerial and professional occupations
3 = intermediate occupations
4 = small employers and own account workers
5 = lower supervisory and technical occupations
6 = semi-routine occupations
7 = routine occupations
8 = never worked and long term unemployed

Social class (old scheme)
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
0 = Not classified
10 = Professional occupations
20 = Managerial and technical occupations
31 = Non-manual skilled occupations
32 = Manual skilled occupations
40 = Partly skilled occupations
50 = Unskilled occupations

Socio-economic group (old scheme)
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
0 = Not classified
40 = Professional workers - employees
51 = Intermediate non-manual workers
60 = Junior non-maniual workers
70 = Personal service workers
90 = Skilled manual workers
100 = Semi-skilled manual workers
110 = Unskilled manual workers
150 = Agricultural workers
160 = Members of the armed forces

SOC2010 (without dots)
1112 = directors and chief executives of major organizations
1114 = senior officials of special interest organizations
1121 = production, works and maintenance managers
1131 = financial managers and chartered secretaries
1134 = advertising and public relations managers
1135 = personnel, training and industrial relations managers
1136 = information and communication technology managers
1212 = natural environment and conservation managers
1219 = managers in animal husbandry, forestry and fishing n.e.c.
1224 = publicans and managers of licenced premises
1233 = hairdressing and beauty salon managers and proprietors
1239 = managers and proprietors in other services n.e.c.
2315 = primary and nursery education teaching professionals
2316 = special needs education teaching professionals
2411 = solicitors and lawyers, judges and coroners
2434 = chartered surveyors (not quantity surveyors)
3114 = building and civil engineering technicians
3119 = science and engineering technicians n.e.c.
3121 = architectural technologists and town planning technicians
3313 = fire service officers (leading fire officer and below)
3314 = prison service officers (below principal officer)
3319 = protective service associate professionals n.e.c.
3431 = journalists, newspaper and periodical editors
3434 = photographers and audio-visual equipment operators
3442 = sports coaches, instructors and officials
3539 = business and related associate professionals n.e.c.
3551 = conservation and environmental protection officers
3562 = personnel and industrial relations officers
3563 = vocational and industrial trainers and instructors
3564 = careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists
3565 = inspectors of factories, utilities and trading standards
4112 = civil service administrative officers and assistants
4113 = local government clerical officers and assistants
4131 = filing and other records assistants/clerks
4215 = personal assistants and other secretaries
5214 = metal plate workers, shipwrights, riveters
5221 = metal machining setters and setter-operators
5222 = tool makers, tool fitters and markers-out
5223 = metal working production and maintenance fitters
5224 = precision instrument makers and repairers
5245 = computer engineers, installation and maintenance
5314 = plumbers, heating and ventilating engineers
5316 = glaziers, window fabricators and fitters
5419 = textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c.
5421 = originators, compositors and print preparers
5491 = glass and ceramics makers, decorators and finishers
5492 = furniture makers, other craft woodworkers
5495 = goldsmiths, silversmiths, previous stone workers
6219 = leisure and travel service occupations n.e.c.
7121 = collector salespersons and credit agents
7124 = market and street traders and assistants
8111 = food, drink and tobacco process operatives
8117 = metal making and treating process operatives
8139 = assemblers and routine operatives n.e.c.
8143 = rail construction and maintenance operatives
8229 = mobile machine drivers and operatives n.e.c.
9119 = fishing and agriculture related occupations n.e.c.
9121 = labourers in building and woodworking trades
9129 = labourers in other construction trades n.e.c.
9139 = labourers in process and plant operations n.e.c.
9149 = other goods handling and storage occupations n.e.c.
9211 = postal workers, mail sorters, messengers, couriers
9229 = elementary personal services occupations n.e.c.

Please tell me the name of the union that has members at this workplace
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = unite the union
2 = union of shop distributive and allied workers (usdaw)
3 = unison: the public service union
4 = public and commercial services union (pcs)
5 = gmb
6 = communication workers union (cwu)
7 = royal college of nursing of the uk (rcn)
8 = association of teachers and lecturers (atl)
9 = national union of teachers (nut)
10 = national association of schoolmasters/union of women teacher
11 = others, please specify

Name of other trade union or staff association
3 = union of construction allied trades and technicians
15 = associated society of locomotive engineers and firemen
18 = national association of colliery overmen deputies and shotfirers
20 = british association of colliery management
40 = association of school and college leaders
46 = union of shop distributive and allied workers
51 = national association of schoolmasters/union of women teachers
59 = royal college of nursing of the united kingdom
75 = hospital consultants and specialist association and other certified doctor's unions
78 = other certified unions for health professionals
80 = association of first division civil servants
88 = national association of co-operative officials
104 = national union of rail maritime and transport workers
107 = broadcasting entertainment cinematograph and theatre union
204 = association of flight attendants (council 07)
205 = association of head teachers and deputies in scotland
206 = association of local authority chief executives
207 = association of professionals in education and children's trusts
209 = association of professional ambulance personnel
210 = association of professional music therapists in great britain
212 = association of trade union political and public sector staff
223 = association of management and professional staffs
226 = institute of football management and administration
227 = federation of professional railway staff
232 = guild of professional teachers of dance movement to music and dramatic arts
235 = hospital consultants and specialists association
237 = independent federation of nursing in scotland
239 = industrial workers of the world (iww) british isles
243 = lecturers employment advice and action fellowship
245 = leek united building society staff association
249 = napo professional association for family court and probation staff
251 = national farmers union staff association
253 = national house building council staff association
255 = north of england zoological society staff association
271 = staff union dunfermline building society
272 = skipton union representing group employees
275 = undeb cenedlaethol athrawon cymru (national association of teachers of wales)
284 = national society for education in art and design

Name of other trade union or staff association
3 = union of construction allied trades and technicians
15 = associated society of locomotive engineers and firemen
18 = national association of colliery overmen deputies and shotfirers
20 = british association of colliery management
40 = association of school and college leaders
46 = union of shop distributive and allied workers
51 = national association of schoolmasters/union of women teachers
59 = royal college of nursing of the united kingdom
75 = hospital consultants and specialist association and other certified doctor's unions
78 = other certified unions for health professionals
80 = association of first division civil servants
88 = national association of co-operative officials
104 = national union of rail maritime and transport workers
107 = broadcasting entertainment cinematograph and theatre union
204 = association of flight attendants (council 07)
205 = association of head teachers and deputies in scotland
206 = association of local authority chief executives
207 = association of professionals in education and children's trusts
209 = association of professional ambulance personnel
210 = association of professional music therapists in great britain
212 = association of trade union political and public sector staff
223 = association of management and professional staffs
226 = institute of football management and administration
227 = federation of professional railway staff
232 = guild of professional teachers of dance movement to music and dramatic arts
235 = hospital consultants and specialists association
237 = independent federation of nursing in scotland
239 = industrial workers of the world (iww) british isles
243 = lecturers employment advice and action fellowship
245 = leek united building society staff association
249 = napo/professional association for family court and probation staff
251 = national farmers union staff association
253 = national house building council staff association
255 = north of england zoological society staff association
271 = staff union dunfermline building society
272 = skipton union representing group employees
275 = undeb cenedlaethol athrawon cymru (national association of teachers of wales)
284 = national society for education in art and design

name of other trade union or staff association
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
997 = Other
9999 = Unknown union

Can I just check, were any of these employees made redundant?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = there were redundancies, but doesn t know how many
2 = respondent doesn t know if there were any redundancies

So(ZEMP1AGO - ZRESIGNED - ZDISMISS - ZREDUND - ZOTHER) are still working here
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = yes
2 = no

SIC(2003) Section
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-5 = ABC: Agriculture, Fishing, Mining
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = D: Manufacturing
2 = E: Electricity, gas and water
3 = F: Construction
4 = G: Wholesale and retail
5 = H: Hotels and restaurants
6 = I: Transport and communication
7 = J: Financial services
8 = K: Other business services
9 = L: Public administration
10 = M: Education
11 = N: Health
12 = O: Other community services

SIC(2007) Section
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
2 = AB: Agriculture and Mining
3 = C: Manufacturing
4 = D: Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
5 = E: Water supply, sewarage and waste management
6 = F: Construction
7 = G: Wholesale and retail
8 = H: Transportation and storage
9 = I: Accommodation and food service
10 = J: Information and communication
11 = K: Financial and insurance activities
12 = L: Real estate activities
13 = M: Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities
14 = N: Administrative and Support Service Activities
15 = O: Public administration and defence
16 = P: Education
17 = Q: Human health and social work activities
18 = R: Arts, entertainment and recreation
19 = S: Other service activities

Is workplace a single independent establishment or part of another organisation?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = one of a number of different workplaces in the uk belonging
2 = single independent establishment not belonging to another bo
3 = sole uk establishment of a foreign organisation

The formal status of this workplace (or the organisation of which it is a part)?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = public limited company (plc)
2 = private limited company
3 = company limited by guarantee
4 = partnership (inc. limited liability partnership) / self-prop
5 = trust / charity
6 = body established by royal charter
7 = co-operative / mutual / friendly society
8 = government-owned limited company/ nationalised industry/t
9 = public service agency
10 = other non-trading public corporation
11 = quasi autonomous national government organisation (quango)
12 = local/central government (inc. nhs and local education auth

The formal status of this workplace (or the organisation of which it is a part)?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = public limited company (plc)
2 = private limited company
3 = company limited by guarantee
4 = partnership (inc. limited liability partnership) / self-prop
5 = trust / charity
6 = body established by royal charter
7 = co-operative / mutual / friendly society
8 = government-owned limited company / nationalised industry / t
9 = public service agency
10 = other non-trading public corporation
11 = quasi autonomous national government organisation (quango)
12 = local/central government (inc. nhs and local education autho

How many employees work in [NAME AT AORGNAME / YOUR ORGANISATION] in the UK?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = 5-9
2 = 10-24
3 = 25-49
4 = 50-99
5 = 100-149
6 = 150-249
7 = 250-499
8 = 500-999
9 = 1,000-1,999
10 = 2,000-4,999
11 = 5,000-9,999
12 = 10,000-49,999
13 = 50,000-99,999
14 = 100,000 or more

Single individual/family/institution owns 25% of AORGNAME/YOUR ORGANISATION]
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = yes - 25 per cent share, or more, owned by individual or fam
2 = yes - 25 per cent share, or more, owned by investment instit
3 = no

Single individual/family/institution owns 50% of AORGNAME/YOUR ORGANISATION
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = yes - 50 per cent share, or more, owned by individual or fam
2 = yes - 50 per cent share, or more, owned by investment instit
3 = no

Best description of the ownership of AORGNAME/YOUR ORGANISATION
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = uk owned/controlled
2 = predominantly uk owned (51% or more)
3 = uk and foreign owned
4 = predominantly foreign owned (51% or more)
5 = foreign owned/controlled

Where is the controlling Head Office of [NAME AT AORGNAME / YOUR ORGANISATION]?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
0 = there is no controlling head office
1 = united kingdom
2 = united states
3 = germany
4 = france
5 = italy
6 = japan
7 = canada
8 = other (please specify)

EDITED: Result of back coding AHeadOth
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
0 = there is no controlling head office
1 = united kingdom
2 = usa
3 = germany
4 = france
5 = italy
6 = japan
7 = canada
9 = other european union member state
11 = other non-eu country
12 = sparea
13 = spareb
14 = sparec
15 = spared
16 = sparee
17 = sparef
18 = spareg
19 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Could you estimate how many years this workplace has been in operation.
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = less than 5 years
2 = 5-9 years
3 = 10-14 years
4 = 15-20 years
5 = 21-24 years
6 = 25 years or more

Which of the things have happened to this workplace in the past 2 years?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = change of name
2 = change of address
3 = change of activity
4 = agreed takeover / merger
5 = government acquired share in operation
6 = a takeover / merger formally opposed
7 = sold by parent organisation
8 = ex-public sector, now privatised / denationalised
9 = management buy-out
10 = buy-out by employees generally
11 = establishment split from another workplace in this organisat
12 = establishment merged with another workplace in this organisa
13 = acquisition by venture capital / private equity
14 = none of these

It is up to individual employees to balance their work and family responsibiliti
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = strongly agree
2 = agree
3 = neither agree nor disagree
4 = disagree
5 = strongly disagree

Unions help find ways to improve workplace performance.
-9 = missing
1 = strongly disagree
2 = disagree
3 = neither agree nor disagree
4 = agree
5 = strongly agree

INTERVIEWER SELF-CODE. Gender of the respondent
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = male
2 = female

What is the title of your job?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = personnel manager/officer
2 = human resource manager/officer
3 = proprietor/owner
4 = general manager
5 = other (please specify)

Edited Result of backcoding BtitlO
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = personnel manager/officer
2 = human resource manager/officer
3 = proprietor/owner
4 = general manager
6 = employee relations ~ industrial relations ~ staff relations
7 = financial manager/company secretary
8 = sparea
9 = spareb
10 = sparec
11 = spared
12 = sparee
13 = sparef
14 = spareg
15 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Any of these employment relations matters forms part of your job?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
0 = all of these
1 = rates of pay
2 = working hours
3 = holiday entitlements
4 = pension entitlements
5 = recruitment or selection of employees
6 = training of employees
7 = grievances or grievance procedures
8 = disciplinary matters or disciplinary procedures
9 = staffing plans
10 = equal opportunities and diversity
11 = health and safety
12 = performance appraisals
13 = employee consultation
14 = none of these

Managers here can decide on this without consulting with outside managers
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = rates of pay
2 = working hours
3 = holiday entitlements
4 = pension entitlements
5 = recruitment or selection of employees
6 = training of employees
7 = grievances or grievance procedures
8 = disciplinary matters or disciplinary procedures
9 = staffing plans
10 = equal opportunities and diversity
11 = health and safety
12 = performance appraisals
13 = recognition of a trade union
14 = none of these

Is workplace a member of any of the following organisations?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = employers association
2 = industry or trade association
3 = chamber of commerce
4 = federation of small businesses
5 = some other similar group
6 = none of these

Have you sought information or advice from any of these bodies in the last year?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = acas
2 = department for business, innovation and skills
3 = business link / enterprise directorate (formerly small busin
4 = other government department or agency (please specify)
5 = management consultants
6 = external lawyers
7 = external accountants
8 = employers association
9 = citizens advice bureau
10 = other professional bodies (e.g. chartered IPD)
11 = none of these

Have you sought information or advice from any of these bodies in the last year?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = acas
2 = department for business, innovation and skills
3 = business link / enterprise directorate (formerly small bus.)
4 = other government department or agency (please specify)
5 = management consultants
6 = external lawyers
7 = external accountants
8 = employers association
9 = citizens advice bureau
10 = other professional bodies (e.g. chartered IPD)
11 = none of these

EDITED: Result of backcoding BADVOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = acas
2 = department for business, innovation and skills
3 = business link / enterprise directorate (formerly small busin
5 = management consultants
6 = external lawyers
7 = external accountants
8 = employers association
9 = citizens advice bureau
10 = other professional bodies (e.g. chartered IPD)
11 = none of these
12 = criminal records bureau
13 = other government (recoded from 04)
14 = local authority
15 = sparea
16 = spareb
17 = sparec
18 = spared
19 = sparee
20 = sparef
21 = spareg
22 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Which of the following issues are covered in the plan?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = employee development
2 = employee job satisfaction
3 = employee diversity
4 = product or service development
5 = improving quality of product or service
6 = forecasts of staffing requirements
7 = market strategy / developing new markets
8 = none of these

Best description of approach to filling vacancies at this workplace?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = internal applicants are only source, no external recruitment
2 = internal applicants are given preference, other things being
3 = applications from internal and external applicants are treat
4 = external applicants are given preference, other things being
5 = external applicants are only source, no internal recruitment

Which of the following factors are important when recruiting new employees?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = references
2 = availability
3 = recommended by another employee
4 = skills
5 = age
6 = qualifications
7 = experience
8 = motivation
9 = other (please specify)

EDITED: Result of back coding CFACTOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = references
2 = availability
3 = recommended by another employee
4 = skills
5 = age
6 = qualifications
7 = experience
8 = motivation
10 = personality or team fit
11 = commitment to the values of the organisation
12 = criminal records bureau checks
13 = health
14 = none of these
15 = sparea
16 = spareb
17 = sparec
18 = spared
19 = sparee
20 = sparef
21 = spareg
22 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Do you have procedures to encourage job applications from the following groups?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = women returning to work after having children
2 = women in general
3 = members of minority ethnic groups
4 = older workers
5 = disabled people
6 = people who have been unemployed for 12 months or more
7 = part-time workers or job sharers
8 = gay, lesbian and transgender communities
9 = none of these

Do you ever conduct any type of personality or attitude test?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = managerial
2 = non-managerial
3 = no tests conducted

What are the three most common channels used when trying to fill these vacancies
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = local or regional newspapers
2 = trade, professional or specialist press
3 = internal notices
4 = notice in office or shop window
5 = jobcentre / employment service office
6 = careers service (school/college/university)
7 = fee charging, private employment or recruitment agency
8 = direct approach to potential recruit(s)
9 = replying to speculative applications
10 = recommendation or enquiry by existing employee
11 = word of mouth
12 = intranet or own website
13 = internet - external website(s)
14 = some other way (please specify)

EDITED: Result of back coding COTHCHN
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = local or regional newspapers
2 = trade, professional or specialist press
3 = internal notices
4 = notice in office or shop window
5 = jobcentre / employment service office
6 = careers service (school/college/university)
7 = fee charging, private employment or recruitment agency
8 = direct approach to potential recruit(s)
9 = replying to speculative applications
10 = recommendation or enquiry by existing employee
11 = word of mouth
12 = intranet or own website
13 = internet - external website(s)
15 = internet - unspecified if own or external
16 = job fairs / open days
17 = sparea
18 = spareb
19 = sparec
20 = spared
21 = sparee
22 = sparef
23 = spareg
24 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Time needed for new staff in largest occ group to perform like experienced staff
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = one week or less
2 = more than one week, up to one month
3 = more than one month, up to six months
4 = more than six months, up to one year
5 = more than one year

Proportion of experienced staff in largest occ group who had training in past yr
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = all (100%)
2 = almost all (80-99%)
3 = most (60-79%)
4 = around half (40-59%)
5 = some (20-39%)
6 = just a few (1-19%)
7 = none (0%)

Number of training days experienced staff in largest occ group had in past yr?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = no time
2 = less than one day
3 = 1 to less than 2 days
4 = 2 to less than 5 days
5 = 5 to less than 10 days
6 = 10 days or more

Did this training cover any of the matters listed on this card?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = computing skills
2 = teamworking
3 = communication skills
4 = leadership skills
5 = operation of new equipment
6 = customer service/liaison
7 = health and safety
8 = problem-solving methods
9 = equal opportunities and diversity
10 = reliability and working to deadlines
11 = quality control procedures
12 = none of these

Proportion of staff in largest occ group formally trained to do another job
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = all (100%)
2 = almost all (80-99%)
3 = most (60-79%)
4 = around half (40-59%)
5 = some (20-39%)
6 = just a few (1-19%)
7 = none (0%)
97 = other - exact number given at cothjobt

Proportion of staff in largest occ group who actually do jobs other than their own
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = all (100%)
2 = almost all (80-99%)
3 = most (60-79%)
4 = around half (40-59%)
5 = some (20-39%)
6 = just a few (1-19%)
7 = none (0%)
97 = other - exact number given at cothdot

Extent to which staff in largest occ group have variety in their work
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = a lot
2 = some
3 = a little
4 = none

What proportion of staff in largest occ group work in designated teams?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = all (100%)
2 = almost all (80-99%)
3 = most (60-79%)
4 = around half (40-59%)
5 = some (20-39%)
6 = just a few (1-19%)
7 = none (0%)
97 = other - exact number given at cteamst

Percentage of all employees use computers as part of their normal work duties
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
997 = other - exact number given at ccomputt

How frequent are these meetings?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = daily
2 = less than daily, but at least once a week
3 = less than weekly, but at least once a fortnight
4 = less than fortnightly, but at least once a month
5 = less than monthly, but at least once every 3 months
6 = less than every 3 months

Which three issues are most often discussed at the meetings?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = production issues
2 = employment issues
3 = financial issues
4 = future plans
5 = pay issues
6 = leave and flexible working arrangements, including working t
7 = welfare services and facilities
8 = government regulations
9 = work organisation
10 = health and safety
11 = equal opportunities and diversity
12 = training
13 = other (please specify)

EDITED: Result of back coding DMWHOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = production issues
2 = employment issues
3 = financial issues
4 = future plans
5 = pay issues
6 = leave and flexible working arrangements, including working t
7 = welfare services and facilities
8 = government regulations
9 = work organisation
10 = health and safety
11 = equal opportunities and diversity
12 = training
14 = anything that arises
15 = sparea
16 = spareb
17 = sparec
18 = spared
19 = sparee
20 = sparef
21 = spareg
22 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Average proportion of meeting with senior managers given to staff contributions
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = none (0%)
2 = a small proportion (less than 10%)
3 = up to a quarter (10-24%)
4 = a quarter or more (25% or more)

How frequent are these meetings?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = daily
2 = less than daily, but at least once a week
3 = less than weekly, but at least once a fortnight
4 = less than fortnightly, but at least once a month
5 = less than monthly, but at least once every 3 months
6 = less than once every 3 months

Do the committees deal with a range of issues?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = range of issues
2 = single topic(s)
3 = both

Who selects employee representatives for the committee (given at D1COMM)?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = employees
2 = existing committee representatives
3 = unions or staff associations
4 = managers
5 = no selection - e.g. volunteers
6 = other answer (please specify)

EDITED: Result of back coding DSELOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = employees
2 = existing committee representatives
3 = unions or staff associations
4 = managers
5 = no selection - e.g. volunteers
7 = goes with the job
8 = sparea
9 = spareb
10 = sparec
11 = spared
12 = sparee
13 = sparef
14 = spareg
15 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Best description of managers approach when consulting members of the committee
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = seek solutions to problems
2 = seek feedback on a range of options put forward by managemen
3 = seek feedback on a preferred option put forward by managemen

Extent of influence of the most wide ranging joint consultative committee
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = ... very influential
2 = ... fairly influential
3 = ... not very influential
4 = ... or not at all influential?

Are there any other ways in which management communicates with employees here?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = notice boards
2 = systematic use of management chain/cascading of information
3 = suggestion schemes
4 = regular newsletters distributed to all employees
5 = regular use of email to all employees
6 = information posted on company intranet, accessible to all em
7 = other ways of communicating (please specify)
8 = none of these, no other ways

Description of management's general attitude towards trade union membership
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = ... in favour of trade union membership
2 = ... not in favour of it
3 = ... or neutral about it?

Largest unrecognised trade union/staff assoc
2 = union of shop distributive and allied workers (usdaw)
4 = public and commercial services union (pcs)
7 = royal college of nursing of the uk (rcn)
8 = association of teachers and lecturers (atl)
10 = national association of schoolmasters union of women teachers (nasuwt)
38 = national union of printing & bookbinding
60 = surge - skipton union representing group employees
68 = union of shop distributive and allied workers
70 = union of university college lecturers/amie

Does management negotiate jointly with the recognised unions?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = jointly - all recognised unions negotiate over pay as one unit
2 = each recognised union negotiates independently over pay
3 = at least two recognised unions jointly negotiate over pay

Who selects these employee representatives?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = employees
2 = managers
3 = no selection - e.g. volunteers
4 = other answer (please specify)

EDITED: Result of backcoding ESELOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = employees
2 = managers
3 = no selection - e.g. volunteers
5 = a part of the employee s job description
6 = sparea
7 = spareb
8 = sparec
9 = spared
10 = sparee
11 = sparef
12 = spareg
13 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Management normally negotiate, consult, inform unions about rates of pay?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = negotiates
2 = consults
3 = informs
4 = not inform

Do any employees get paid by results or receive merit pay?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = payment by results
2 = merit pay
3 = neither

Which groups of employees are paid in this way?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = managers and senior officials
2 = employees in non-managerial occupations

Proportion of non-managerial staff paid by results or receive merit pay
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = all (100%)
2 = almost all (80-99%)
3 = most (60-79%)
4 = around half (40-59%)
5 = some (20-39%)
6 = just a few (1-19%)
7 = none (0%)
97 = other - answer given at fpernont

Measures of performance used to determine the amount of pay by results?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = individual performance/output
2 = group or team performance/output
3 = workplace-based measures
4 = organisation-based measures
5 = other measures (please specify)

EDITED: Result of back coding FMEASOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = individual performance/output
2 = group or team performance/output
3 = workplace-based measures
4 = organisation-based measures
6 = sparea
7 = spareb
8 = sparec
9 = spared
10 = sparee
11 = sparef
12 = spareg
13 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

For what part of your organisation is the amount of profit-related pay calculate
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = workplace
2 = division/subsidiary company
3 = organisation as a whole
4 = some other answer (please specify)

EDITED: Result of back coding FLEVELO
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = workplace
2 = division/subsidiary company
3 = organisation as a whole
5 = more than one part
6 = sparea
7 = spareb
8 = sparec
9 = spared
10 = sparee
11 = sparef
12 = spareg
13 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Proportion of non-managerial staff getting profit-related pay in the past yr
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = all (100%)
2 = almost all (80-99%)
3 = most (60-79%)
4 = around half (40-59%)
5 = some (20-39%)
6 = just a few (1-19%)
7 = none (0%)
97 = other - answer given at fnonmant

Does this company operate any employee share schemes?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = share incentive plan (sip)
2 = save as you earn (saye or sharesave)
3 = enterprise management incentives (emi)
4 = company share option plan (csop)
5 = other employee share scheme
6 = none of these

Proportion of non-managerial staff eligible for share ownership scheme
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = all (100%)
2 = almost all (80-99%)
3 = most (60-79%)
4 = around half (40-59%)
5 = some (20-39%)
6 = just a few (1-19%)
7 = none (0%)
97 = other - answer given at fsharwht

Is the job evaluation scheme based on a points-rating system?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = points rating system
2 = some other method

Proportion of the staff in jobs covered by the (largest) job evaluation scheme
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = all (100%)
2 = almost all (80-99%)
3 = most (60-79%)
4 = around half (40-59%)
5 = some (20-39%)
6 = just a few (1-19%)
7 = none (0%)
97 = other - answer given at fjobprot

Frequency of review of basic pay for the largest occ group
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = more than once a year
2 = annually
3 = less than once a year

Was basic pay for the largest occ group increased or decreased in last review?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = increased
2 = decreased
3 = no change
4 = spontaneous only- pay is reviewed on an individual basis

Increase in largest occ groups basic pay relative to settlement for managers
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = higher
2 = same
3 = lower

Factor influencing the size of the pay settlement for the largest occ group
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = changes in the cost of living
2 = your ability to recruit or retain employees
3 = the financial performance of the organisation or workplace
4 = productivity levels within the organisation or workplace
5 = industrial action threatened or taken
6 = the national minimum wage (nmw)
7 = other factors (please specify)
8 = none of these

EDITED: Result of back coding FSETTLEOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = changes in the cost of living
2 = your ability to recruit or retain employees
3 = the financial performance of the organisation or workplace
4 = productivity levels within the organisation or workplace
5 = industrial action threatened or taken
6 = the national minimum wage (nmw)
8 = none of these
9 = national agreements / pay awards
10 = reduction in funds available
11 = sparea
12 = spareb
13 = sparec
14 = spared
15 = sparee
16 = sparef
17 = spareg
18 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Where was the decision on the settlement for the largest occ group was made?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = workplace
2 = higher level in this organisation (e.g. head office)
3 = national / industry-level / multi-employer
4 = independent pay review body
5 = elsewhere (please specify)

EDITED: Result of backcoding FWHEROTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = workplace
2 = higher level in this organisation (e.g. head office)
3 = national / industry-level / multi-employer
4 = independent pay review body
6 = government
7 = sparea
8 = spareb
9 = sparec
10 = spared
11 = sparee
12 = sparef
13 = spareg
14 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Where was the decision on the settlement for the largest occ group was made?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = workplace
3 = national / industry-level / multi-employer
4 = independent pay review body
5 = elsewhere (please specify)

EDITED: Result of backcoding FWHEROTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = workplace
3 = national / industry-level / multi-employer
4 = independent pay review body
6 = government
7 = sparea
8 = spareb
9 = sparec
10 = spared
11 = sparee
12 = sparef
13 = spareg
14 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Were worker reps consulted re pay award for largest occ group?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = consult
2 = negotiate
3 = inform
4 = not inform

Approach for setting pay of managers and senior officials
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = collective bargaining for more than one employer (e.g. indus
2 = collective bargaining at an organisation level
3 = collective bargaining at this workplace
4 = set by management at a higher level in this organisation
5 = set by management at this workplace
6 = negotiation with individual employees
7 = independent pay review body
8 = some other way (please specify)

RESEARCHER EDITED FSOC1
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = collective bargaining for more than one employer (e.g industry-wide agreement)
2 = collective bargaining at an organisation level
3 = collective bargaining at this workplace
4 = set by management at a higher level in this organisation
5 = set by management at this workplace
6 = negotiation with individual employees
7 = independant pay review body
8 = some other way

EDITED: Result of back coding FSOC1OTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = collective bargaining for more than one employer (e.g. indus
2 = collective bargaining at an organisation level
3 = collective bargaining at this workplace
4 = set by management at a higher level in this organisation
5 = set by management at this workplace
6 = negotiation with individual employees
7 = independent pay review body
9 = sparea
10 = spareb
11 = sparec
12 = spared
13 = sparee
14 = sparef
15 = spareg
16 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Proportion of staff covered by collective bargaining
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = all (100%)
2 = almost all (80-99%)
3 = most (60-79%)
4 = around half (40-59%)
5 = some (20-39%)
6 = just a few (1-19%)
7 = none (0%)
97 = other - answer given at fcovert

How can staff in the largest occ group increase in their pay?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = years of service
2 = acquiring an academic or vocational qualification
3 = acquiring job related skills
4 = taking on additional tasks
5 = taking on supervisory responsibilities
6 = performing beyond normal expectations
7 = increase their basic contractual hours
8 = work more overtime
9 = work shifts or unsociable hours
10 = good attendance
11 = some other factor (please specify)
12 = there are no opportunities to increase pay in the same job

EDITED: Result of back coding FFACTOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = years of service
2 = acquiring an academic or vocational qualification
3 = acquiring job related skills
4 = taking on additional tasks
5 = taking on supervisory responsibilities
6 = performing beyond normal expectations
7 = increase their basic contractual hours
8 = work more overtime
9 = work shifts or unsociable hours
10 = good attendance
12 = there are no opportunities to increase pay in the same job
13 = sparea
14 = spareb
15 = sparec
16 = spared
17 = sparee
18 = sparef
19 = spareg
20 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Non-pay terms and conditions of staff in the largest occ group
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = employer contributions to a pension scheme
2 = company vehicle or vehicle allowance
3 = private health insurance
4 = more than 28 days of paid annual leave (inc public holidays)
5 = sick pay in excess of statutory requirements
6 = none of these

Employees whose performance is formally appraised
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = managers and senior officials
2 = employees in non managerial occupations
3 = none of these

Proportion of non-managerial employees whose performance is formally appraised
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = all (100%)
2 = almost all (80-99%)
3 = most (60-79%)
4 = around half (40-59%)
5 = some (20-39%)
6 = just a few (1-19%)
97 = other - answer given at fmeasprt

Types of collective disputes covered by formal procedures
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
0 = do not have collective dispute procedures
1 = pay and conditions
2 = redundancy
3 = organisation of work
4 = health and safety
5 = some other issue (please specify)

EDITED: Result of back coding GISSUOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
0 = do not have collective dispute procedures
1 = pay and conditions
2 = redundancy
3 = organisation of work
4 = health and safety
6 = any issue raised by employees
7 = sparea
8 = spareb
9 = sparec
10 = spared
11 = sparee
12 = sparef
13 = spareg
14 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

To which outside body are issues raised under the disputes procedure referred?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = acas conciliation
2 = acas arbitration
3 = independent arbitrator
4 = independent mediator
5 = management at a higher level in the organisation
6 = union officials/national officer of union
7 = employers association
8 = other (please specify)

EDITED: Result of backcoding GBODYOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
0 = do not have collective dispute procedures
1 = acas conciliation
2 = acas arbitration
3 = independent arbitrator
4 = independent mediator
5 = management at a higher level in the organisation
6 = union officials/national officer of union
7 = employers association
9 = sparea
10 = spareb
11 = sparec
12 = spared
13 = sparee
14 = sparef
15 = spareg
16 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Industrial action taken place at the workplace during the last 12 months
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = strikes of less than a day
2 = strikes of a day or more
3 = overtime ban or restriction by employees
4 = work to rule
5 = other industrial action (for example go slow, sit in)
6 = none of these

Threats of industrial action during the last 12 months
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = strike
2 = overtime ban or restriction by employees
3 = work to rule
4 = other industrial action (for example, go slow, sit in)
5 = none of these

If an employee has a grievance at work, how do they resolve it?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
0 = no grievances raised
1 = through discussions with managers
2 = through discussion with specialist human resources/personnel
3 = through discussion with the parties concerned
4 = discussions between union / employee representatives and man
5 = through mediation by an impartial third party
6 = passed up/referred up the management chain (e.g. to head off
7 = some other way (please specify)

EDITED: Result of backcoding HRESOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
0 = no grievances raised
1 = through discussions with managers
2 = through discussion with specialist human resources/personnel
3 = through discussion with the parties concerned
4 = discussions between union / employee representatives and man
5 = through mediation by an impartial third party
6 = passed up/referred up the management chain (e.g. to head off
8 = sparea
9 = spareb
10 = sparec
11 = spared
12 = sparee
13 = sparef
14 = spareg
15 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Are employees required to set out in writing the nature of the grievance?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = yes, always
2 = yes, sometimes - depends on the issue
3 = no

Which of the following can accompany an employee at a grievance meeting?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = friend or family member
2 = trade union representative/shop steward
3 = full-time union official
4 = other employee representative
5 = a work colleague
6 = supervisor/ line manager/ foreman
7 = solicitor or other legal representative
8 = someone else
9 = anyone they choose
10 = no accompaniment allowed

Types of grievances raised in the past year whether through a procedure or not
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
0 = no grievances raised
1 = pay, terms and conditions
2 = promotion, job grading and career development
3 = physical working conditions, health and safety
4 = working time
5 = discrimination
6 = unfair treatment, relations with line managers or supervisor
7 = bullying at work and harassment (including from colleagues,
8 = selection for redundancy
9 = some other grievance (please specify)

EDITED: Result of backcoding HTYPEOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
0 = no grievances raised
1 = pay, terms and conditions
2 = promotion, job grading and career development
3 = physical working conditions, health and safety
4 = working time
5 = discrimination
6 = unfair treatment, relations with line managers or supervisor
7 = bullying at work and harassment (including from colleagues,
8 = selection for redundancy
10 = relations with work colleagues (not supervisors or managers
11 = sparea
12 = spareb
13 = sparec
14 = spared
15 = sparee
16 = sparef
17 = spareg
18 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Disciplinary sanctions applied to employees in the last yr?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = formal verbal warning
2 = formal written warning
3 = suspension with or without pay
4 = deduction from pay
5 = dismissal
6 = internal transfer
7 = other
8 = none

What were the reasons for taking disciplinary action?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = poor timekeeping or unauthorised absence
2 = poor performance
3 = disobedience
4 = personal use of premises or equipment, theft or dishonesty
5 = health and safety breaches
6 = abusive or violent behaviour, bullying or harassment
7 = alcohol or drug use
8 = other (please specify)

EDITED: Result of back coding HSUSOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = poor timekeeping or unauthorised absence
2 = poor performance
3 = disobedience
4 = personal use of premises or equipment, theft or dishonesty
5 = health and safety breaches
6 = abusive or violent behaviour, bullying or harassment
7 = alcohol or drug use
9 = negligence
10 = security breaches
11 = long-term sickness absence or health problem
12 = sparea
13 = spareb
14 = sparec
15 = spared
16 = sparee
17 = sparef
18 = spareg
19 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Use of 3rd party mediation to resolve grievance or disciplinary matters last yr
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = no, have not used mediation
2 = yes, mediation with an internal third party
3 = yes, mediation with an external third party
4 = yes, mediation with an external third party and an internal

Grounds covered by the diversity policy
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = sex/gender
2 = ethnic group
3 = religion or belief
4 = marital status
5 = disability
6 = age
7 = sexual orientation
8 = trade union membership
9 = other type of discrimination
10 = our policy does not specify particular groups

firstly, do you monitor recruitment and selection by any of the characteristics
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = gender
2 = ethnic background
3 = disability
4 = age
5 = sexual orientation
6 = religion or belief
7 = none of these

Working time arrangements for employees
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = working at or from home in normal working hours
2 = flexitime (where an employee has no set start or finish time
3 = job sharing schemes (sharing a full-time job with another emp)
4 = the ability to reduce working hours (e.g. switching from ft)
5 = compressed hours (i.e. working standard hours across fewer days)
6 = the ability to change set working hours
7 = working only during school term times
8 = none of these

Do all employees have the option of reducing their working hours?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = employees with the statutory right
2 = groups of employees beyond those with the statutory right
3 = all employees

What proportion of employees at this workplace mostly work from home?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = half or more (50% +)
2 = a quarter up to a half (25-49%)
3 = up to a quarter (10-24%)
4 = a small proportion (5-9%)
5 = hardly any (less than 5%)
6 = none (0%)

Constraints in providing flexible working arrangements
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = there are no constraints
2 = not feasible because of the size of the workplace
3 = incompatible with nature of work/operating hours
4 = puts pressure on other employees and managers
5 = cost
6 = no demand from employees
7 = some other reason (please specify)

EDITED: Result of back coding ILESFLXOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = there are no constraints
2 = not feasible because of the size of the workplace
3 = incompatible with nature of work / operating hours
4 = puts pressure on other employees and managers
5 = cost
6 = no demand from employees
8 = sparea
9 = spareb
10 = sparec
11 = spared
12 = sparee
13 = sparef
14 = spareg
15 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Pay statutory maternity pay or more
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = statutory maternity pay
2 = additional pay

Rate of additional maternity pay
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = full rate of pay
2 = reduced rate of pay
3 = combination of full and reduced normal pay

Pay statutory paternity pay or would they be paid more?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = statutory paternity pay
2 = additional pay
3 = situation has not arisen / have never been asked

How would someone take time off to deal with a domestic emergency
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = take time off but make it up later
2 = as leave without pay
3 = as sick leave
4 = as special paid leave
5 = as annual leave
6 = other (please specify)
7 = never been asked
8 = not allowed

EDITED: Result of backcoding IEROTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = take time off but make it up later
2 = as leave without pay
3 = as sick leave
4 = as special paid leave
5 = as annual leave
7 = never been asked
8 = not allowed
9 = depends on individual/circumstances
10 = sparea
11 = spareb
12 = sparec
13 = spared
14 = sparee
15 = sparef
16 = spareg
17 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

looking at this card, are any employees here entitled to any of the following?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = workplace nursery or nursery linked with workplace
2 = financial help with child-care (e.g. childcare vouchers, loans)
3 = financial help with the care of older adults
4 = a specific period of leave for carers of older adults
5 = a specific period of paid parental leave
6 = none of these

Presence of a joint committee which deals with health and safety matters?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
0 = no, there is no committee
1 = yes, a joint committee

Scope of health and safety committee
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = general joint committee mentioned earlier
2 = specific health and safety committee

EDITED: Result of backcoding ISELCOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = employees
2 = existing committee representatives
3 = unions or staff associations
4 = managers
5 = no selection - e.g. volunteers
7 = part of job description
8 = sparea
9 = spareb
10 = sparec
11 = spared
12 = sparee
13 = sparef
14 = spareg
15 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if poss
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Are these the same employee representatives we talked about earlier?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = yes, same employee representatives
2 = no, not the same

Steps taken to inform and consult with employees re health and safety
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = no steps
2 = newsletters/notice board/e-mail
3 = communicate through management chain/cascade
4 = management-staff meetings/consult directly with workforce
5 = some other answer (please specify)

EDITED: Result of backcoding ICONSOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = no steps
2 = newsletters/notice board/e-mail
3 = communicate through management chain/cascade
4 = management-staff meetings/consult directly with workforce
6 = sparea
7 = spareb
8 = sparec
9 = spared
10 = sparee
11 = sparef
12 = spareg
13 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if poss
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Workplace injury in the last year?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = bone fracture
2 = amputation
3 = dislocated joint
4 = loss of sight (temporary or permanent)
5 = chemical or hot metal burn to the eye
6 = penetrating eye injury
7 = acute illness requiring medical treatment
8 = any other injury leading to unconciousness/requiring resuscitation
9 = none of these

Work-related illnesses, disabilities or other physical problems in the last yr
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = bone, joint or muscle problems (including back problems)
2 = breathing or lung problems (including asthma)
3 = skin problems
4 = hearing problems
5 = stress, depression or anxiety
6 = eye strain
7 = heart disease/attack, or other circulatory problem
8 = infectious disease (virus, bacteria)
9 = none of these

Work carried out for this workplace by independent contractors
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = cleaning of building and premises
2 = security
3 = catering
4 = building maintenance
5 = printing/photocopying
6 = payroll
7 = transport of documents/goods
8 = computing services
9 = training
10 = recruitment
11 = temporary filling of vacant posts at this workplace
12 = none of these

Why was this activity or service contracted-out?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = cost savings
2 = improved service
3 = able to focus more on core business activities
4 = greater flexibility
5 = other (please specify)

EDITED: Result of backcoding JWHYOUOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = cost savings
2 = improved service
3 = able to focus more on core business activities
4 = greater flexibility
6 = compulsory competitive tendering/government regulations
7 = sparea
8 = spareb
9 = sparec
10 = spared
11 = sparee
12 = sparef
13 = spareg
14 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if poss
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

EDITED: Result of backcoding JWHYOUOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = cost savings
2 = improved service
3 = able to focus more on core business activities
4 = greater flexibility
6 = compulsory competitive tendering/government regulations
7 = sparea
8 = spareb
9 = sparec
10 = spared
11 = sparee
12 = sparef
13 = spareg
14 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Why (were these activities/was this activity) or service brought in-house?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = cost savings
2 = improved service
3 = other (please specify)

EDITED: Result of backcoding JWHYINO
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = cost savings
2 = improved service
4 = union/staff pressure
5 = sufficient in-house capability
6 = sparea
7 = spareb
8 = sparec
9 = spared
10 = sparee
11 = sparef
12 = spareg
13 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if poss
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Are agency staff carrying out work which used to be done by permanent staff?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = yes - all of them
2 = yes - some of them
3 = no

Why are you using temporary agency staff?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = matching staff to peaks in demand
2 = short-term cover for staff absence/vacancies
3 = cover for maternity leave or annual leave
4 = unable to fill vacancies
5 = obtain specialist skills
6 = freeze on permanent staff numbers
7 = other (please specify)

EDITED: Result of backcoding JWHYTEOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = matching staff to peaks in demand
2 = short-term cover for staff absence/vacancies
3 = cover for maternity leave or annual leave
4 = unable to fill vacancies
5 = obtain specialist skills
6 = freeze on permanent staff numbers
8 = sparea
9 = spareb
10 = sparec
11 = spared
12 = sparee
13 = sparef
14 = spareg
15 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if poss
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Why are you using fixed-term contracts?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = spur to improved performance
2 = obtain specialist skills
3 = as a trial for a permanent job
4 = freeze on permanent staff numbers
5 = temporary increase in demand
6 = to cover for maternity leave/long-term absence
7 = some other reason (please specify)

EDITED: Result of backcoding JWHYFIOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = spur to improved performance
2 = obtain specialist skills
3 = as a trial for a permanent job
4 = freeze on permanent staff numbers
5 = temporary increase in demand
6 = to cover for maternity leave/long-term absence
8 = time-limited funding
9 = budget restrictions or financial constraints
10 = sparea
11 = spareb
12 = sparec
13 = spared
14 = sparee
15 = sparef
16 = spareg
17 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if poss
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Staff covered by job security policy?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = managers and senior officials
2 = non managerial employees
3 = none of these

What have been the main reasons for the redundancies?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = lack of demand for products/services
2 = shortage of materials
3 = automation/mechanisation/new equipment
4 = reorganised working methods
5 = improved competitiveness/efficiency/cost reduction
6 = merger with another establishment or organisation
7 = industrial disputes
8 = reductions in budget/cash limits
9 = some other reason (please specify)

EDITED: Result of backcoding JREDREOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = lack of demand for products/services
2 = shortage of materials
3 = automation/mechanisation/new equipment
4 = reorganised working methods
5 = improved competitiveness/efficiency/cost reduction
6 = merger with another establishment or organisation
7 = industrial disputes
8 = reductions in budget/cash limits
10 = subcontracting of work
11 = impending closure of workplace
12 = relocation of work to another site
13 = sparea
14 = spareb
15 = sparec
16 = spared
17 = sparee
18 = sparef
19 = spareg
20 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if poss
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Who did you consult with?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = trade union representative/shop steward
2 = joint consultative committee/works council/other consult
3 = other employee representatives
4 = directly with employees likely to be affected

Consultative committee that dealt with the redundancy proposal
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = pre-existing committee
2 = new committee set up

What issues did the consultation cover?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = options for reducing the number of redundancies
2 = criteria for selection
3 = redundancy payments
4 = other issues (please specify)

EDITED: Result of backcoding JISSOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = options for reducing the number of redundancies
2 = criteria for selection
3 = redundancy payments
5 = reason for redundancies
6 = details of applying redundancies
7 = preparing employees for redundancy
8 = sparea
9 = spareb
10 = sparec
11 = spared
12 = sparee
13 = sparef
14 = spareg
15 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if poss
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Did the consultation lead to any of the following changes to the proposals?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = reduction in the number of redundancies
2 = changes in the criteria for selection
3 = increase in redundancy payments
4 = alternatives to redundancy
5 = preparing employees for redundancy
6 = strategies for redeployment
7 = other changes (please specify)
8 = none of these

EDITED: Result of backcoding JCHANOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = reduction in the number of redundancies
2 = changes in the criteria for selection
3 = increase in redundancy payments
4 = alternatives to redundancy
5 = preparing employees for redundancy
6 = strategies for redeployment
8 = none of these
9 = sparea
10 = spareb
11 = sparec
12 = spared
13 = sparee
14 = sparef
15 = spareg
16 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Which of the following describes the usual operating days of this workplace?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = monday to friday
2 = six days a week
3 = seven days a week
4 = other (please specify)

EDITED: Result of backcoding JUHOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = monday to friday
2 = six days a week
3 = seven days a week
5 = monday to friday with occasional (but regular) weekend worki
6 = sparea
7 = spareb
8 = sparec
9 = spared
10 = sparee
11 = sparef
12 = spareg
13 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Working time arrangements available at this workplace
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = shift working
2 = annualised hours
3 = zero-hours contracts
4 = none of these

Proportion of managers who have signed a working time opt-out agreement
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = all (100%)
2 = almost all (80-99%)
3 = most (60-79%)
4 = around half (40-59%)
5 = some (20-39%)
6 = just a few (1-19%)
7 = none (0%)
97 = other - answer given at joptmant

Proportion of non-managers who have signed a working time opt-out agreement
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = all (100%)
2 = almost all (80-99%)
3 = most (60-79%)
4 = around half (40-59%)
5 = some (20-39%)
6 = just a few (1-19%)
7 = none (0%)
97 = other - answer given at joptnmt

Best description of the activity undertaken at this workplace
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = we provide goods or services to the general public
2 = we provide goods or services to other organisations

Best description of the activity undertaken at this workplace
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = we provide goods or services to the general public
2 = we provide goods or services to other organisations
3 = we provide goods or services to other parts of our organisat
4 = this is an administrative office only for our organisation

Does workplace produce one or several products or services ?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = single product or service
2 = different products or services

Where is the market for your (main) product or service?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = local
2 = regional
3 = national, or
4 = international

How many competitors do you have for your (main) product or service?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = none/organisation dominates market
2 = few competitors
3 = many competitors

How would you assess the degree of competition in this market?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = very high
2 = high
3 = neither high nor low
4 = low
5 = very low

Does this workplace face competition from overseas-based suppliers?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = yes, a lot
2 = yes, a little
3 = no

What is your company's UK market share for your (main) product or service?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = less than 5%
2 = 5-10%
3 = 11-25%
4 = 26-50%
5 = more than 50%

Best description of the current state of the market in which you operate?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = the market is growing
2 = the market is mature
3 = the market is declining
4 = the market is turbulent

Proportion of sales revenue/operating costs accounted for by labour costs
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = less than 25%
2 = 25% - 49%
3 = 50% - 74%
4 = 75% or more

Extent to which the demand for your product/service depends on lower prices
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = demand does not depend at all on price
5 = demand depends heavily on offering low prices

Extent to which the demand for your product/service depends on quality
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = demand does not depend at all on quality
5 = demand depends heavily on superior quality

Extent to which this workplace leads the way in developing new products/services
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = very rarely leads the way
5 = often leads the way

Employment conditions information workplace is required to give its clients
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
0 = no, not required to give any information
1 = rates of pay
2 = working hours
3 = holiday entitlements
4 = pension entitlements
5 = training provision
6 = grievance or disciplinary procedures
7 = equal opportunities and diversity
8 = health and safety
9 = other (please specify)

EDITED: Result of backcoding KREQOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
0 = no, not required to give any information
1 = rates of pay
2 = working hours
3 = holiday entitlements
4 = pension entitlements
5 = training provision
6 = grievance or disciplinary procedures
7 = equal opportunities and diversity
8 = health and safety
10 = sparea
11 = spareb
12 = sparec
13 = spared
14 = sparee
15 = sparef
16 = spareg
17 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Two main methods for monitoring the quality of the work undertaken?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = managers/supervisors monitor quality
2 = inspectors in a separate department/section monitor quality
3 = individual employees monitor quality
4 = keep records on level of faults, complaints, customer feedba
5 = customer surveys
6 = external auditing, e.g. third party inspections, mystery sho
7 = some other way (please specify)
8 = none, quality not monitored

EDITED: Result of backcoding KHOWMOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = managers/supervisors monitor quality
2 = inspectors in a separate department/section monitor quality
3 = individual employees monitor quality
4 = keep records on level of faults, complaints, customer feedba
5 = customer surveys
6 = external auditing, e.g. third party inspections, mystery sho
8 = none, quality not monitored
9 = sparea
10 = spareb
11 = sparec
12 = spared
13 = sparee
14 = sparef
15 = spareg
16 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Are any of the following records kept for this workplace?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = sales/fees/budget
2 = costs
3 = profits
4 = labour costs
5 = productivity
6 = quality of product or service
7 = labour turnover
8 = absenteeism
9 = workforce training
10 = none of these

Does the workplace have targets for any of the following?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = volume of sales/services provided
2 = total costs
3 = profits/return on investment
4 = unit labour costs
5 = productivity
6 = quality of product or service
7 = labour turnover
8 = absenteeism
9 = workforce training
10 = employee job satisfaction
11 = customer/client satisfaction
12 = none of these

Measure of financial performance
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = profit
2 = value added
3 = sales
4 = fees
5 = budget
6 = costs
7 = expenditure
8 = stock market indicators (e.g. share price)
9 = other (please specify)

EDITED: Result of backcoding KPERFIOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = profit
2 = value added
3 = sales
4 = fees
5 = budget
6 = costs
7 = expenditure
8 = stock market indicators (e.g. share price)
10 = cash position
11 = sparea
12 = spareb
13 = sparec
14 = spared
15 = sparee
16 = sparef
17 = spareg
18 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

How would you assess your workplace's financial performance?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = a lot better than average
2 = better than average
3 = about average for industry
4 = below average
5 = a lot below average
6 = no comparison possible
7 = relevant data not available

Changes introduced by management over the past two years
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = introduction of performance related pay
2 = introduction or upgrading of new technology (including compu
3 = changes in working time arrangements
4 = changes in the organisation of work
5 = changes in work techniques or procedures
6 = introduction of initiatives to involve employees
7 = introduction of technologically new or significantly improve
8 = none of these

Which one of the management changes had the greatest impact on employees?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = introduction of performance related pay (lmask[1])
2 = introduction or upgrading of new technology (including compu
3 = changes in working time arrangements (lmask[3])
4 = changes in the organisation of work (lmask[4]
5 = changes in work techniques or procedures (lmask[5])
6 = introduction of initiatives to involve employees (lmask[6])
7 = introduction of technologically new or significantly improve

Involvement trade unions had in introducing/implementing change in past 2 yrs
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = they decided
2 = they negotiated
3 = they were consulted
4 = they were informed
5 = no involvement

Extent workplace has been adversely affected by the recent recession
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = a great deal
2 = quite a lot
3 = a moderate amount
4 = just a little
5 = no adverse effect

Action taken by workplace in response to the recent recession
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = compulsory redundancies
2 = voluntary redundancies
3 = temporary freeze on recruitment to fill vacant posts
4 = postponement of plans for expanding the workforce
5 = freeze or cut in wages
6 = reduction in non-wage benefits
7 = reduction in basic hours
8 = reduction in paid overtime
9 = employees required to take unpaid leave
10 = reduction in the use of agency staff or temporary workers
11 = increase in the use of agency staff or temporary workers
12 = reduction in training expenditure
13 = change in the organisation of work
14 = other action affecting the workforce (please specify)
15 = no action taken affecting the workforce

EDITED: Result of backcoding LRECACTOTH
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = compulsory redundancies
2 = voluntary redundancies
3 = temporary freeze on recruitment to fill vacant posts
4 = postponement of plans for expanding the workforce
5 = freeze or cut in wages
6 = reduction in non-wage benefits
7 = reduction in basic hours
8 = reduction in paid overtime
9 = employees required to take unpaid leave
10 = reduction in the use of agency staff or temporary workers
11 = increase in the use of agency staff or temporary workers
12 = reduction in training expenditure
13 = change in the organisation of work
15 = no action taken affecting the workforce
16 = employees required to increase workload
17 = sparea
18 = spareb
19 = sparec
20 = spared
21 = sparee
22 = sparef
23 = spareg
24 = spareh
94 = extra
95 = other specific answer. editor: please use codes above if pos
96 = vague/irrelevant answer
97 = editor cannot deal with

Rating of the relationship between management and employees at this workplace
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = very good
2 = good
3 = neither good nor poor
4 = poor
5 = very poor

Has panel workplace merged/amalgamated since 2004?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = yes
2 = no
7 = routed in edit

X-sectional, not merged - size of workforce in 2004 if operating
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = 5-9
2 = 10-24
3 = 25-49
4 = 50-99
5 = 100-199
6 = 200-499
7 = 500-999
8 = 1000-1999
9 = 2000 or more
10 = not operating in 2004

Was the Employee Profile Questionnaire completed before the interview?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = yes - fully
2 = yes - but only partly
3 = no - it had to be done at/during interview

Where did the management interview take place?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = at workplace only
2 = at head office only
3 = at area office only
4 = at home of mq respondent only
5 = at more than one site

Did management give permission for placement of the SEQs?
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
1 = yes - placed
2 = no - cannot place
3 = still to be placed (another interviewer or location)

Standard (statistical) region SSR
-9 = Refusal
-8 = Don't know
-6 = Multi-coded
-2 = Schedule not applicable
-1 = Item not applicable
0 = postcode not in england or wales
1 = north
2 = yorkshire and humberside
3 = east midlands
4 = east anglia
5 = south east
6 = south west
7 = west midlands
8 = north west
9 = wales
10 = scotland

Performance Related Pay
-9 = missing
1 = yes
2 = no

We would rather consult employees directly than deal with unions
-9 = missing
1 = SD
2 = D
3 = N
4 = A
5 = SA

0 = Not Selected
1 = Selected