Washington's Workforce Job Quality Survey

How do you define a good job? What aspects of a job are most important to you?

Washington’s workforce plan, Talent and Prosperity for All (TAP), is a four-year strategy for a strong and successful workforce development system. This strategy aims to help employers, workers and communities succeed. Job quality is one of the strategic priorities within the plan.

The goal of this survey is to gain an understanding of the specific job quality elements that Washingtonians consider most important to them. We intend to lift these voices with respect because they bring value in strengthening Washington's overall well-being. We plan to use what we learn to inform our strategy, support our messaging and influence policymakers, employers, funders, workforce development practitioners, and government agencies to act on advancing job quality in the state.

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* 1. Do you think employers should provide clear and accessible job postings that include detailed descriptions of the following aspects? Please check all that apply:

Clear summary of the role

Skills and competencies required

Primary job functions and responsibilities

Minimum educational and professional experience, certifications, or licenses needed

Workplace conditions (physical environment and safety requirements)

Level and type of supervision

Work schedule

Location where the job is performed

Compensation that is competitive, stable and predictable

Benefits

Other important details about the role (please specify)

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* 2. What types of flexible work arrangements should employers provide? Check all that apply:

Remote Work (Telecommuting)

Hybrid Work

Flextime

Compressed Workweek

Part-time Work

Overtime

Job Sharing

Shift Work

Staggered Hours

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How important is having a predictable work schedule to you in your job?

Extremely important

Very important

Moderately important

Slightly important

Not important

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* 4. How important is it that employers offer health benefits?

Extremely important

Very important

Moderately important

Slightly important

Not important

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* 5. How important is it that employers offer paid time off?

Extremely important

Very important

Moderately important

Slightly important

Not important

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* 6. How important is it for employers to pay a competitive, stable and predictable living wage?

Extremely important

Very important

Moderately important

Slightly important

Not important

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* 7. How important is it for employers to actively promote and practice diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace?

Extremely important

Very important

Moderately important

Slightly important

Not important

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* 8. Please rate your level of agreement with the following statement: Employees should have the right to voice their opinions and participate in decision-making processes within their workplace.

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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* 9. Do you agree with the following statements? Check all that apply:

"Workers should have the right to form and join unions.”

"Workers should not have the right to form and join unions."

“Workers should have the right to engage in protected activity without fear of retaliation."

"Workers should not have the right to engage in protected activity without fear of retaliation."

“Workers should have the right to engage in concerted/coordinated activity without fear of retaliation.”

"Workers should not have the right to engage in concerted/coordinated activity without fear of retaliation."

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* 10. How much do you agree that job security is essential for a good job?

Strongly agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

Strongly disagree