Report: Workers staying resilient amid COVID-19 fallout
New research reveals two-thirds of employees are managing to stay productive and upbeat amid ongoing turmoil.
Aside from the pandemic’s devastating economic and physical toll, the ongoing threat of the virus is placing an immense psychological strain on workers.
One might assume that COVID-19 fallout has had a negative impact on employee trust, collaboration, motivation and morale. However, a recent study produced by IPR and Leger finds that’s not the case.
Of those surveyed, 66% percent said their productivity has remained steady, and three-quarters of those surveyed said their “relationship with their company” had not changed amid the pandemic. One-in-five have experienced decreases, and one-in-10 said they’ve experienced increases in productivity.
IMAGE VIA IPR.
The survey, taken during May 2020, features feedback from Canadian and American employees who’ve managed to avoid furloughs and layoffs. A few differences emerged:
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