People Matters COVID-19 Survey: Impact & Measurement Survey Question Title * 1. What are the most pressing challenges for HR right now in the COVID-19 outbreak? (Rate on a scale of 1-5, 5 being the most difficult to manage) 1 2 3 4 5 Business continuity plans Business continuity plans 1 Business continuity plans 2 Business continuity plans 3 Business continuity plans 4 Business continuity plans 5 Manage flexible work arrangements Manage flexible work arrangements 1 Manage flexible work arrangements 2 Manage flexible work arrangements 3 Manage flexible work arrangements 4 Manage flexible work arrangements 5 Manage employee communication Manage employee communication 1 Manage employee communication 2 Manage employee communication 3 Manage employee communication 4 Manage employee communication 5 Address employee concerns on workplace policies Address employee concerns on workplace policies 1 Address employee concerns on workplace policies 2 Address employee concerns on workplace policies 3 Address employee concerns on workplace policies 4 Address employee concerns on workplace policies 5 Implementation of preventive measures Implementation of preventive measures 1 Implementation of preventive measures 2 Implementation of preventive measures 3 Implementation of preventive measures 4 Implementation of preventive measures 5 Review current welfare policies Review current welfare policies 1 Review current welfare policies 2 Review current welfare policies 3 Review current welfare policies 4 Review current welfare policies 5 Question Title * 2. How do you expect the coronavirus outbreak to impact employment in your organization? We will increase our workforce We will reduce our workforce by less than 10% 10-20% reduction in our workforce 20-30% reduction More than 30% reduction No change in the number of employees Question Title * 3. What is the biggest concern for you as an HR leader today? Transition to remote working Create engagement while working remotely Plan workforce utilization Ensure job security Deal with uncertainty Communicate frequently and clearly Reduce cost Continuity of business operations Help employees with mental health Increase long term viability Foster connection with employees working remotely Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. Are you (or planning to) reducing employee costs to maintain business continuity? Yes No Question Title * 5. What are the areas (or probable areas) where you can reduce employee cost? Freeze hiring Reduce compensation/ salaries Lay off employees Close facilities Streamline the supply chain Downsize to a smaller office or moving to a less expensive building or area Reduce or eliminate outsourced work (ex: freelancers) Not Applicable Other (please specify) Question Title * 6. How are you approaching employee goal setting for the upcoming year? We have closed the goal-setting activity We will do it as per our annual cycle We will postpone it to the end of Q1 We will plan for only one quarter Other (please specify) Question Title * 7. How are you closing performance conversations for the previous year? We have closed the performance conversations Virtual conversations are expected to be done as per annual cycle We will postpone it to the end of Q1 We will plan for only for one quarter Other (please specify) Question Title * 8. Which of the below statements closely reflects your approach to increments and promotions? All the increments and promotions have been put on hold until June All increments and promotions have been on hold for the last fiscal and no decision has been taken Only senior leadership’s increment and promotions have been put on hold Increments and promotions will be added to the next cycle No yearly bonus Other (please specify) Question Title * 9. Do you have a post lockdown strategy with respect to talent management? No If yes, (please specify) Question Title * 10. Which best describes your role? Member of senior leadership team (e.g., CHRO, Chief People Officer) Vice President of Talent or HR HR Director HR Business Partner HR Specialist (e.g., HR Analytics, Learning & Development, Recruiting) Other (please specify) Question Title * 11. How many employees does your organization have? Fewer than 50 51-200 201-500 501-1,000 1,001-5,000 5,001-10,000 More than 10,000 Question Title * 12. Which of the following sectors best describes your organization? Automotive & Ancillaries Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI) Construction & Mining/Oil & Gas/Metals Consumer Products Life Sciences IT & ITES Manufacturing & Heavy Industries Power & Utilities Professional Services Telecommunication Other (please specify) Question Title * 13. To receive updates about results, please share your credentials Country * Email Address * Phone Number Done
