Opinions are plenty, truth varies but the fact is one. Believe in the fact that the virus is going to stay here for a longer time. You have to live with this new normal. You are allowed to reopen your workplace, but this has numerous challenges. While logistics and safety are probably on the top of everyone's mind, it's also critical to recognize different opinions your employees will have based on their individual circumstances.

Concerns about exposure to the virus, stress and anxiety may influence an employee's perspective about returning to the workplace.

Employee surveys are a good option for organizations to gain insight into employee perceptions of safety and communication.

We have put together a survey to help you gain insights into your employees' opinions.

Workplace Reopening Survey

1) Are you facing any Stress or Anxiety in day to day life these days?

Yes     No     Maybe    

2) Are you getting enough emotional support from your Manager these days to cope with stress and anxiety?

Yes     No 

3) I felt supported by my manager when working from home

Yes     No 

4) I trust my company to take appropriate safety measures before allowing employees to return to our workplace.

Yes     No 

5) I have the materials and resources needed to perform my job safely in the workplace.

Yes     No 

6) I felt connected to my team when working from home.

Yes     No 

7) Under normal circumstances (i.e. not during the COVID-19 pandemic), how often would you prefer to work from home?

8) What's one process or practice that you would like to see continued when you return to the workplace?

9) The frequency of communication from leaders during this period has been effective.

Strongly Agree     Agree     Neutral     Disagree     Strongly Disagree    

10) I feel well-supported by my organization during COVID -19 times.

Strongly Agree     Agree     Neutral     Disagree     Strongly Disagree    

11) I have the materials and equipment I need to perform effectively at my home.

Strongly Agree     Agree     Neutral     Disagree     Strongly Disagree    

12) I feel empowered to decide when I will return to the workplace.

Strongly Agree     Agree     Neutral     Disagree     Strongly Disagree    

13) Which of the factors influence your decision to resume working onsite when our workplace reopens?

14) I feel well-informed about the safety measures being taken to allow our employees to return to the workplace.

Yes     No 

15) Are you scared to return to workplace and prefer to continue work from home at present?

Yes     No 

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Author

Sri Sudha is the author of this article. She is Associate Vice President, HR & Admin at Mitraz Financial Services Pvt. Ltd. The author can be reached at micontact@mitraz.financial.