Assignment 2.3: Memo Regarding Progress on Formal Report

To: Dr. Erika Paterson, English 301 Course Instructor
From: Amina Moustaqim-Barrette, English 301 Student
Date: November 9^th 2020
Subject: Progress on Formal Report Regarding Return-to-Work Policies

Dear Dr. Paterson,

I am writing to report on progress made on my formal report since the research proposal was submitted and approved.  The following details the proposed audience for the report, its purpose and significance, as well as the research plan and a tentative writing schedule. The proposed questionnaire for data collection is linked at the end of this document.

Audience

The intended audience for this report is Noorjean Hassam, Chief Operating Officer, BC Centre for Disease Control. Mrs. Hassam coordinates all internal policies at the BCCDC and has led the creation of return-to-work policies in response to evolving COVID-19 precautions

Purpose

The purpose of this report is to evaluate current return-to-work policy at the BCCDC and understand its effect on employees, as well as to consider alternative policy solutions

Significance of the report

Given uncertainties surrounding how long the COVID-19 pandemic will last, this report seeks to understand impacts of return-to-work policies that were implemented as short-term, emergency measures and help develop these into sustainable solutions aimed at optimizing employee well-being and workplace culture in the long-term

Research plan

• Existing literature and statistics related to workplace flexibility and employee well-being will be scoped
• Interview with management and employees at the BC Centre for Disease Control that employs both quantitative and qualitative components.
  • The quantitative component will involve asking employees to rate their understanding and experiences with return-to-work policies
  • The qualitative component will involve free-form questions about values and preferences related to return-to-work policies, and feasibility and capacity to implement different solution options.

Writing schedule

• November 13, 2020: Send invitations to potential interview participants
• November 18, 2020: Scope existing literature for relevant research and statistics
• November 20, 2020: Summarise existing literature and past findings
• November 23 – 24 2020: Conduct interviews with finalised questionnaire
• November 25, 2020: Enter data and conduct statistical analyses
• November 27 – 29 2020: Draft formal report
• December 1, 2020: Submit formal report draft
• December 5, 2020: Draft peer review of formal report draft
• December 10, 2020: Submit peer review of formal report draft
• December 13, 2020: Revise formal report using suggestions from peer review
• December 17, 2020: Submit final formal report

Thank you and I look forward to hearing your feedback and beginning the research process with your approval. As always, please feel free to contact me at aminamoustaqim377@gmail.com with any questions or comments.

Formal report questionnaire: 301 Amina Moustaqim-Barrette Formal Report Survey Questions