Though many businesses hoped to reopen their workplaces after Labor Day, a new survey of managers and executives by the Conference Board suggests a long, uncertain road ahead. Thirty-five percent say the timing of when their companies will reopen the workplace is unknown, and 39% of companies plan to reopen by the first quarter of 2021.
The survey polled more than 1,100 businesspersons across 20 US metropolitan statistical areas. The respondents were primarily C-suite executives, vice presidents, and senior managers in a cross-section of industries.
Despite talk of a looming vaccine and its benefits, just 5% say its wide availability would be a significant factor in the timing of a return to the workplace.
The Conference Board survey found that only about 60% of companies have consulted their workers about their levels of readiness and comfort in returning to the workplace. In addition, despite talk of a looming vaccine and its benefits, just 5% say its wide availability would be a significant factor in the timing of a return to the workplace.
The findings also reveal that, while most companies have mandated certain protocols for employees arriving at work, only 67% are requiring screening, testing, or temperature checks.
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