Business in the post-COVID era

COVID has fundamentally changed the way we live and work. With offices and businesses slowly reopening across the world, we’re interested in your thoughts on the topic what the “new normal” will look like going forward.

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* 1. What industry do you work in?

Academic

Accounting

Arts & entertainment

Automotive

Biotech & pharmaceuticals

Communications & media

Construction

Consulting

Consumer products

Fashion

Finance & banking

Food & beverage

Government

Hospitality

Marketing & market research

Retail

Social services

Technology

Transportation

None of these

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* 2. Which of the following best describes your current job level?

Owner/Executive/C-Level

Senior Management

Middle Management

Intermediate

Entry Level

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Before the pandemic, how essential was it for you to be physically present at your office or workplace?

Not essential at all

Somewhat essential (a couple of times a week)

Very essential (most of the time)

Required to be present

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* 4. How has COVID impacted your views on the following:

	Strongly disagree			Neutral			Strongly agree
I believe businesses / offices will return to a pre-pandemic “normal”.	I believe businesses / offices will return to a pre-pandemic “normal”. Strongly disagree	I believe businesses / offices will return to a pre-pandemic “normal”.	I believe businesses / offices will return to a pre-pandemic “normal”.	I believe businesses / offices will return to a pre-pandemic “normal”. Neutral	I believe businesses / offices will return to a pre-pandemic “normal”.	I believe businesses / offices will return to a pre-pandemic “normal”.	I believe businesses / offices will return to a pre-pandemic “normal”. Strongly agree
I believe returning to a pre-pandemic “normal” is a good decision for businesses.	I believe returning to a pre-pandemic “normal” is a good decision for businesses. Strongly disagree	I believe returning to a pre-pandemic “normal” is a good decision for businesses.	I believe returning to a pre-pandemic “normal” is a good decision for businesses.	I believe returning to a pre-pandemic “normal” is a good decision for businesses. Neutral	I believe returning to a pre-pandemic “normal” is a good decision for businesses.	I believe returning to a pre-pandemic “normal” is a good decision for businesses.	I believe returning to a pre-pandemic “normal” is a good decision for businesses. Strongly agree
I believe my organization will make the best decision to prioritize the safety of their employees.	I believe my organization will make the best decision to prioritize the safety of their employees. Strongly disagree	I believe my organization will make the best decision to prioritize the safety of their employees.	I believe my organization will make the best decision to prioritize the safety of their employees.	I believe my organization will make the best decision to prioritize the safety of their employees. Neutral	I believe my organization will make the best decision to prioritize the safety of their employees.	I believe my organization will make the best decision to prioritize the safety of their employees.	I believe my organization will make the best decision to prioritize the safety of their employees. Strongly agree
I personally hope for a return to the office setting.	I personally hope for a return to the office setting. Strongly disagree	I personally hope for a return to the office setting.	I personally hope for a return to the office setting.	I personally hope for a return to the office setting. Neutral	I personally hope for a return to the office setting.	I personally hope for a return to the office setting.	I personally hope for a return to the office setting. Strongly agree
I believe my organization has adequately planned for a “new normal”.	I believe my organization has adequately planned for a “new normal”. Strongly disagree	I believe my organization has adequately planned for a “new normal”.	I believe my organization has adequately planned for a “new normal”.	I believe my organization has adequately planned for a “new normal”. Neutral	I believe my organization has adequately planned for a “new normal”.	I believe my organization has adequately planned for a “new normal”.	I believe my organization has adequately planned for a “new normal”. Strongly agree
I believe my organization has adapted well to the "new normal".	I believe my organization has adapted well to the "new normal". Strongly disagree	I believe my organization has adapted well to the "new normal".	I believe my organization has adapted well to the "new normal".	I believe my organization has adapted well to the "new normal". Neutral	I believe my organization has adapted well to the "new normal".	I believe my organization has adapted well to the "new normal".	I believe my organization has adapted well to the "new normal". Strongly agree
I believe my organization takes the appropriate amount of time to discuss and address these issues.	I believe my organization takes the appropriate amount of time to discuss and address these issues. Strongly disagree	I believe my organization takes the appropriate amount of time to discuss and address these issues.	I believe my organization takes the appropriate amount of time to discuss and address these issues.	I believe my organization takes the appropriate amount of time to discuss and address these issues. Neutral	I believe my organization takes the appropriate amount of time to discuss and address these issues.	I believe my organization takes the appropriate amount of time to discuss and address these issues.	I believe my organization takes the appropriate amount of time to discuss and address these issues. Strongly agree
I believe my organization has innovated to ensure our business still meets our stakeholder needs.	I believe my organization has innovated to ensure our business still meets our stakeholder needs. Strongly disagree	I believe my organization has innovated to ensure our business still meets our stakeholder needs.	I believe my organization has innovated to ensure our business still meets our stakeholder needs.	I believe my organization has innovated to ensure our business still meets our stakeholder needs. Neutral	I believe my organization has innovated to ensure our business still meets our stakeholder needs.	I believe my organization has innovated to ensure our business still meets our stakeholder needs.	I believe my organization has innovated to ensure our business still meets our stakeholder needs. Strongly agree
My organization has provided the digital tools required to ensure I’m able to do my job.	My organization has provided the digital tools required to ensure I’m able to do my job. Strongly disagree	My organization has provided the digital tools required to ensure I’m able to do my job.	My organization has provided the digital tools required to ensure I’m able to do my job.	My organization has provided the digital tools required to ensure I’m able to do my job. Neutral	My organization has provided the digital tools required to ensure I’m able to do my job.	My organization has provided the digital tools required to ensure I’m able to do my job.	My organization has provided the digital tools required to ensure I’m able to do my job. Strongly agree
My organization has provided me with adequate funds to ensure I have the equipment i need.	My organization has provided me with adequate funds to ensure I have the equipment i need. Strongly disagree	My organization has provided me with adequate funds to ensure I have the equipment i need.	My organization has provided me with adequate funds to ensure I have the equipment i need.	My organization has provided me with adequate funds to ensure I have the equipment i need. Neutral	My organization has provided me with adequate funds to ensure I have the equipment i need.	My organization has provided me with adequate funds to ensure I have the equipment i need.	My organization has provided me with adequate funds to ensure I have the equipment i need. Strongly agree

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* 5. How has working remotely impacted your company's productivity?

Strong negative impact

No change

Strong positive impact

N/A - my job requires me to be present

Strong negative impact

No change

Strong positive impact

N/A - my job requires me to be present

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* 6. How has COVID changed what you look for in an employer?

	Strongly disagree			Neutral			Strongly agree
I will look for an employer that provides workplace flexibility.	I will look for an employer that provides workplace flexibility. Strongly disagree	I will look for an employer that provides workplace flexibility.	I will look for an employer that provides workplace flexibility.	I will look for an employer that provides workplace flexibility. Neutral	I will look for an employer that provides workplace flexibility.	I will look for an employer that provides workplace flexibility.	I will look for an employer that provides workplace flexibility. Strongly agree
My employer should not require me to be in the office.	My employer should not require me to be in the office. Strongly disagree	My employer should not require me to be in the office.	My employer should not require me to be in the office.	My employer should not require me to be in the office. Neutral	My employer should not require me to be in the office.	My employer should not require me to be in the office.	My employer should not require me to be in the office. Strongly agree
I will look for an employer that prioritizes my safety.	I will look for an employer that prioritizes my safety. Strongly disagree	I will look for an employer that prioritizes my safety.	I will look for an employer that prioritizes my safety.	I will look for an employer that prioritizes my safety. Neutral	I will look for an employer that prioritizes my safety.	I will look for an employer that prioritizes my safety.	I will look for an employer that prioritizes my safety. Strongly agree
I will look for an employer that prioritizes my mental health.	I will look for an employer that prioritizes my mental health. Strongly disagree	I will look for an employer that prioritizes my mental health.	I will look for an employer that prioritizes my mental health.	I will look for an employer that prioritizes my mental health. Neutral	I will look for an employer that prioritizes my mental health.	I will look for an employer that prioritizes my mental health.	I will look for an employer that prioritizes my mental health. Strongly agree
I will look for an employer that ensures adequate distancing in their office.	I will look for an employer that ensures adequate distancing in their office. Strongly disagree	I will look for an employer that ensures adequate distancing in their office.	I will look for an employer that ensures adequate distancing in their office.	I will look for an employer that ensures adequate distancing in their office. Neutral	I will look for an employer that ensures adequate distancing in their office.	I will look for an employer that ensures adequate distancing in their office.	I will look for an employer that ensures adequate distancing in their office. Strongly agree
I will look for an employer that ensures their workplace is designed to ensure safety.	I will look for an employer that ensures their workplace is designed to ensure safety. Strongly disagree	I will look for an employer that ensures their workplace is designed to ensure safety.	I will look for an employer that ensures their workplace is designed to ensure safety.	I will look for an employer that ensures their workplace is designed to ensure safety. Neutral	I will look for an employer that ensures their workplace is designed to ensure safety.	I will look for an employer that ensures their workplace is designed to ensure safety.	I will look for an employer that ensures their workplace is designed to ensure safety. Strongly agree
My employer should never force me to be physically present if I’m not comfortable with it.	My employer should never force me to be physically present if I’m not comfortable with it. Strongly disagree	My employer should never force me to be physically present if I’m not comfortable with it.	My employer should never force me to be physically present if I’m not comfortable with it.	My employer should never force me to be physically present if I’m not comfortable with it. Neutral	My employer should never force me to be physically present if I’m not comfortable with it.	My employer should never force me to be physically present if I’m not comfortable with it.	My employer should never force me to be physically present if I’m not comfortable with it. Strongly agree
I will look for an employer that has strong values.	I will look for an employer that has strong values. Strongly disagree	I will look for an employer that has strong values.	I will look for an employer that has strong values.	I will look for an employer that has strong values. Neutral	I will look for an employer that has strong values.	I will look for an employer that has strong values.	I will look for an employer that has strong values. Strongly agree
I will look for an employer that serves a bigger purpose beyond making profit.	I will look for an employer that serves a bigger purpose beyond making profit. Strongly disagree	I will look for an employer that serves a bigger purpose beyond making profit.	I will look for an employer that serves a bigger purpose beyond making profit.	I will look for an employer that serves a bigger purpose beyond making profit. Neutral	I will look for an employer that serves a bigger purpose beyond making profit.	I will look for an employer that serves a bigger purpose beyond making profit.	I will look for an employer that serves a bigger purpose beyond making profit. Strongly agree

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* 7. Broadly speaking, how do you feel about the following:

	Strongly disagree			Neutral			Strongly agree
I believe businesses will not require as much real estate in the future	I believe businesses will not require as much real estate in the future Strongly disagree	I believe businesses will not require as much real estate in the future	I believe businesses will not require as much real estate in the future	I believe businesses will not require as much real estate in the future Neutral	I believe businesses will not require as much real estate in the future	I believe businesses will not require as much real estate in the future	I believe businesses will not require as much real estate in the future Strongly agree
I believe the idea of an urban center will not be as important moving forward	I believe the idea of an urban center will not be as important moving forward Strongly disagree	I believe the idea of an urban center will not be as important moving forward	I believe the idea of an urban center will not be as important moving forward	I believe the idea of an urban center will not be as important moving forward Neutral	I believe the idea of an urban center will not be as important moving forward	I believe the idea of an urban center will not be as important moving forward	I believe the idea of an urban center will not be as important moving forward Strongly agree
Assuming greater emphasis on working remotely, I’d rather live further away from an urban center	Assuming greater emphasis on working remotely, I’d rather live further away from an urban center Strongly disagree	Assuming greater emphasis on working remotely, I’d rather live further away from an urban center	Assuming greater emphasis on working remotely, I’d rather live further away from an urban center	Assuming greater emphasis on working remotely, I’d rather live further away from an urban center Neutral	Assuming greater emphasis on working remotely, I’d rather live further away from an urban center	Assuming greater emphasis on working remotely, I’d rather live further away from an urban center	Assuming greater emphasis on working remotely, I’d rather live further away from an urban center Strongly agree
I feel in-person interaction is still very important in my business	I feel in-person interaction is still very important in my business Strongly disagree	I feel in-person interaction is still very important in my business	I feel in-person interaction is still very important in my business	I feel in-person interaction is still very important in my business Neutral	I feel in-person interaction is still very important in my business	I feel in-person interaction is still very important in my business	I feel in-person interaction is still very important in my business Strongly agree

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* 8. Is there anything you would like to specifically see from your employer to make you feel safe returning to work?

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* 9. In what country do you work / live?

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* 10. What best describes your gender?

Male

Female

Non-binary

Prefer not to say

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* 11. Which age group do you fall in?

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 12. What is the highest level of school you have completed or the highest degree you have received?

Less than high school degree

High school degree or equivalent (e.g., GED)

Some college but no degree

Associate degree

Bachelor degree

Graduate degree