NAREIM Member Survey: How are you responding to the coronavirus, Covid-19?

As the number of deaths from coronavirus passes 3,000, and the number of infections and deaths rise in the U.S., real estate investment managers are preparing for and implementing emergency procedures to deal with potential outbreaks within their networks.

But how are managers updating their policies surrounding travel? What are the triggers for restricting travel, worksite attendance or normal business responsibilities? How are they communicating updates in the midst of a global emergency that changes minute-to-minute?

NAREIM members often reach out to ask their peers about pressing concerns impacting their business. Coronavirus is one such challenge facing NAREIM members today.

By sharing how you handle key processes and how you are reviewing policies, the entire industry can learn gain valuable knowledge. All answers remain strictly anonymized - to both fellow members and NAREIM. Thank you for participating.

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* 1. What are the key changes you have made to date in relation to your organization and employees in response to the emergence of coronavirus and Covid-19, both globally and in the U.S.?

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* 2. Have you already or are you about to restrict/ban non-essential travel? (If no, go to Question 6)

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* 3. How long are you barring non-essential travel for?

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* 4. Are you restricting travel and attendance at conferences/in-person business meetings globally, for a specific region and/or in the U.S.?

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* 5. What are the triggers when you would exclude works or visitors from the workplace?

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* 6. Are you updating your benefit policies, in relation to paid time off and sick leave when employees are barred from the workplace or you have to close it?

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* 7. What best practices can you share in relation to encouraging employees to self-report if they suspect infection or if a family/household member is advised to self-quarantine?

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* 8. What best practices can you share in relation to communicating with employees?