Telework during the COVID-19 pandemic: estimates using the 2021 Business Response Survey

Abstract

U.S. Business Response Survey to the Coronavirus Pandemic QuestionnaireThe Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is looking to understand the situations your business and employees have encountered during the time of the Coronavirus pandemic.This information is critical as policymakers, government officials, and businesses like yours look to understand changes in business operations, employment, and workplace flexibilities and benefits.Please continue to this short survey about this business location's experience during the coronavirus pandemic and your expectations for the future of this business location.Please answer the following questions for this business location only. Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, did this business location increase telework for some or all employees?Yes No Do you expect increases in telework for some or all employees to continue after the coronavirus pandemic?Yes No There was no telework increase at this location 3.In a typical week, what percent of your employees CURRENTLY telework in the following amounts?These answers should total to approximately 100%.Telework all the time Telework some of the time, but not all Telework rarely or never 4. Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, has this business location STARTED any of the following employee flexibilities?Select all that apply Flexible or staggered work hours Compressed or alternative work schedules Voluntary reduction in hours worked (change from part-time or reduced hours) Job-sharing (two employees split hours/tasks of a full-time job) Paid leave for dependent care (additional paid leave of any kind for employees with dependent care responsibilities due to the coronavirus pandemic) None of the above