In Work Progression

SELECT ETHNIC ORIGINWhite BritishWhite otherBlack CaribbeanBlack AfricanBlack otherIndianPakistaniBangladeshiAsian otherChineseWhite & Black CaribbeanWhite & Black AfricanWhite & AsianOther

Do you or any of your close friends or relatives work in any of the following industries (now or in the past)?

Marketing, Advertising, PR or DesignMarket ResearchJournalism/TV/RadioFinanceLocal/National governmentCharity/Not for Profit organisationNone of the above

Have you ever participated in any market research (including interviews, online communities, focus groups, surveys or any other form)? If you have ever participated when was the your most recent one?

NeverPast 6 monthsPast 6-12 monthsMore than 12 months ago

What was the topic of the session you last attended?

What is your working status?

Full Time employedPart Time employedEmployed on Zero-hour/casual contract (must be formal employment, pay tax to HMRC)Freelance / self-employedHomemakerInformal economy/cash in handStudentUnemployedRetired

What industry do you currently work in/how would you describe what you do for employment?

Still thinking about your work, which of the following statements apply to you?
Choose all that apply

I am completely happy in my current job/role and not seeking to change my role anytime in the futureI would like more responsibility in my current job/roleI am not very happy in my current role and would like to feel I have the opportunity to progress in this or another role in the future but am not sure howI would like more training in my current job to feel I am developingI am only working in my current job to save money for other things I have planned in the future e.g. go travellingI like my job/role, but would like to feel I have opportunities to progress to a better role in the futureI am looking for more security in my current job/role (e.g. permanent contract or more certainty around hours)I would like a promotion in the future but don’t know how to achieve thisI like the flexibility of my work and wouldn’t want to give it up to progressNone of the above

How many hours a week on average do you work (in your normal paid employment)?

What is your hourly rate of pay (before tax)?

Less than £7.83 per hour£7.84 - £9.00 per hour£9.00 – £10.55 per hour£10.56 per hour or aboveDon’t know/unsure

If you have a partner that contributes to the HOUSEHOLD income could you say what their yearly income is?

Less than £15,000£15,000 - £19,999£20,000 - £24,999£25,000 - £29,999£30,000 - £40,000£40,000+Do not know/want to sayn/a

In which of the following areas do you live?

Zone 1Zone 2 to 4EnfieldRomfordDagenhamHayesNorthfleetBasildonSt Mary CrayNone of these

How would you describe your family situation?

Living with parents/other relatives/no children (PRE-NESTER)Live on my own/with friends/partner and no children (PRE-NESTER)Live with partner with all children aged 10 years and younger (YOUNGER NESTER)Live without partner with all children aged 10 years and younger (YOUNGER NESTER)Live with PARTNER at least one child aged 11-18yrs (OLDER NESTER)Live without partner with at least one child aged 11-18yrs (OLDER NESTER)Live with/without partner and children left home/in the process of leaving home (EMPTY NESTER)Live with/without partner and have never had children (NO FAMILY)

Which level is the highest qualification you have?

High school – GCSE/Standard gradesHigh school – higher or A levelsHNC/NHC, NVQ, or similarDegree level or above

Which of the following statements best describes your current position?

I am planning on living and working in the UK for the foreseeable future (at least the next 5 years)I am planning on living and working in the UK for the next few years, but I am thinking of moving away in the next couple of years

How would you describe your nationality (e.g. Scottish, British, European)?

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The next few questions will ask more about your current financial position. Answers to these questions are of a sensitive nature and may reveal certain information, such as your physical or mental health.

These responses will be recorded and shared with the RECRUITER and the RECRUITMENT AGENCY only. The end client will only see anonymized data (no surnames) but they will view and store recordings of the research, where you may be identifiable.

This information will only be stored for the duration of the project and the information will be securely deleted after the research has completed.

Are you happy to continue?

YesNo

Do you currently receive any of the following benefits?
Choose all that apply

Universal CreditTax CreditJobseeker’s AllowanceLow Income BenefitsCarers BenefitsDisability BenefitsChild BenefitFamily BenefitHeating BenefitHousing BenefitBereavement BenefitNo – None of the above

And are you able to say whether you are or have been eligible for assistance from Job Centre Plus (Assistance from Job Centre Plus is only given as an ‘access to work’ scheme – given to those whose disability or health affects them at work)?

Yes – I am nowYes – I have in the pastNo – I am not/have never beenDon’t know

Do you currently have caring responsibilities for a family member or close friends, who need help with day to day tasks and could not cope without your help (not including child-care unless, child has additional needs such as a disability)?

YesNo

Could you say a little more about the type of activities that you help this person with and why they need your help?

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The following questions will ask you specifically about your mental and physical health. These questions are of a sensitive nature.

These responses will be recorded and shared with the RECRUITER and the RECRUITMENT AGENCY only. The end client will only see anonymized data (no surnames) but they will view and store recordings of the research, where you may be identifiable.

This information will only be stored for the duration of the project and the information will be securely deleted after the research has completed.

Are you happy to continue?

YesNo

Do you currently suffer from an impairment that affects your day to day life (this could be related to physical or mental health (e.g. mobility, sensory impairment, anxiety, depression)?

NoYes – I currently suffer from a physical or mental impairment, but it is only temporary and does not greatly affect my day to day lifeYes – I currently suffer from a physical or mental impairment, it is only temporary, but it does greatly affect my day to day lifeYes – I currently suffer from a physical or mental impairment, which is long-term and affects my day to day lifeYes – I currently suffer from a physical or mental impairment, which is long-term but does not greatly affect my day to day lifeDo not wish to answer

If you suffer from a long-term mental or physical impairment which affects your day to day life, please can you say a little about this impairment?
Please note this information will only be shared with parties named previously. We are asking these questions to make sure that we speak to a good mix of people and can organize your interview appropriately.

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Have you ever been convicted of a crime in the UK?
This refers to crimes that you have received a ruling/sentence from a judge or magistrate on. It includes custodial and non-custodial sentences.

YesNoDo not wish to answer

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Here is a list of statements that may or may not describe your personality. Please rate the degree to which each statement describes you on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 means ‘does not describe me at all’ and 5 means ‘describes me perfectly’.
To what degree does the following describe you?

I am comfortable talking with other people, even if I have not met them before

1 - Strongly Disagree2 - Disagree3 - Nor Agree or Disagree4 - Agree5 - Strongly Agree

I am open about expressing my thoughts and feelings

1 - Strongly Disagree2 - Disagree3 - Nor Agree or Disagree4 - Agree5 - Strongly Agree

I like to use my imagination to come up with new ideas

1 - Strongly Disagree2 - Disagree3 - Neither Agree nor Disagree4 - Agree5 - Strongly Agree

We are seeking to speak to people about their employment history and future goals and want to make sure we include a range of experiences. In your own words please could you describe how you feel about your current employment and how you would like this to change in a year or two?

Which session would you like to attend?

Friday 22nd February 1.00am – 1.00pmFriday 22nd February 1.30pm – 3.30pmFriday 22nd February 4.00pm – 6.00pm

Thursday 28th February - between 9.00am and 2.00pm

Friday 1st March - (Enfield) 1.00am – 1.00pmFriday 1st March - (Enfield) 1.30pm – 3.30pmFriday 1st March - (Enfield) 4.00pm – 6.00pm