Workplace Survey

Narrandera Shire Council

We’re eager to gather your preferences for your workplace environment. Your insights will help us create a space that balances the needs of both internal administration and customer service, fostering collaboration and efficiency. We want to know what features could enhance your daily experience and better serve our community. Your feedback is crucial in shaping a welcoming and productive environment for everyone! The form will take 10-15 minutes to complete, but you can save and return to it later at any time.

Name(Required)

Section 1: General Information

Is your position:(Required)

Section 2: Functional Needs

Section 2A

How often do you use the following spaces?
Private meeting rooms(Required)
Collaboration spaces(Required)
Breakout zones(Required)
Quiet zones(Required)
How often do you use communal kitchens / tea room?(Required)

Section 2B

How effective do you find your current workspace for the following tasks?
Focused work(Required)
Collaborative work(Required)
Customer / Community Member / Rate payer meetings(Required)
Informal meetings with colleagues(Required)
Formal meetings with colleagues(Required)
Meetings with external consultants(Required)
Virtual meetings(Required)

Section 3: Needs and Challenges

What are the biggest challenges you face in your current workspace? (Check all that apply)(Required)
What improvements would most enhance your work experience?(Required)
Do you have other suggestions?

Section 4: Nature of Work and Work Practices

How would you describe the nature of your work? (Select all that apply)(Required)
How flexible are your work practices? (For example, do you need a permanent desk, or do you work across different spaces?)

Section 5: Workplace Goals

How important are the following workplace outcomes to you?
Safe and healthy environment(Required)
Equitable access to resources(Required)
Cost-effectiveness(Required)
Productivity(Required)
Ecological sustainability(Required)
Comfort and ergonomic support(Required)
Adaptability to new ways of working(Required)
Technology readiness(Required)
Social interaction(Required)

Section 6: Activity-Based Working & Flexibility

Below are some examples of workspace layout approaches. How comfortable are you with these options? We recognise that some options will not be appropriate for your position and will take that into account when assessing options.
Flexible work spaces (desk sharing, hot-desking)(Required)
Open plan with shared quiet meeting / phone spaces(Required)
Shared offices(Required)
Individual offices(Required)
What percentage of your work requires focused, individual tasks vs. collaborative work?(Required)

Section 7: Collaboration & Connectivity

How often do you collaborate with teams in different locations?(Required)

Section 8: Fit-Out Design Principles

What kinds of spaces would you like to see optimised in your office? (Select all that apply)(Required)

Section 9: Wellness and Support Spaces

Which wellness amenities would improve your work-life balance? (Select all that apply)(Required)

Section 10: Location Preferences

(e.g., close to windows, near amenities, near team, etc.)
(If yes, specify the locations)
eg. regular use of vehicles, easy access to specific stored equipment or tools, etc. Please describe your needs.

Section 11: Sustainability

How important are the following sustainability features in your workspace?
Energy-efficient materials and systems
Use of recyclable and low-toxicity materials
Waste management and recycling stations
Reduction of energy and water consumption
Long-term cost-effectiveness
Minimised environmental impact from fit-out changes (e.g., reducing fixed installations)

Section 12: Open Feedback

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

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