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The West Des Moines Chamber Of Commerce Coronavirus Follow Up Member Survey Results
Members were asked how their businesses have been impacted, what their plans are for reopening, what staffing decisions they've had to make.
July 28, 2020
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce
COVID-19 Follow Up Member Survey Results
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In a follow up survey to gain insight to how business leaders are continuing to adapt during COVID-19, The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce surveyed area businesses. Members were asked how their businesses have been impacted, what their plans are for reopening, what staffing decisions they’ve had to make and what resources The West Des Moines Chamber can provide to help. Highlights of the collected answers are listed below.
SURVEY OVERVIEW
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- Survey Duration: July 7-14
- Total Responses: 76 out of 634 invitations
- 11.99% response rate
SURVEY RESULTS
When will 80%+ of employees return from working from home?
- Currently at 80% returned (50%)
- After August 1st (18.42%)
- After January 1, 2021 (3.95%)
- Before August 1st (2.63%)
- Never, my company is changing its structure to permanently work from home (1.32%)
Is your business requiring masks to be worn due to COVID-19?
- We encourage masks to be worn when in close proximity to others (39.73%)
- Mask wearing is optional (32.88%)
- Yes, we require mask worn at all times (27.40%)
What is your personal preference right now on attending events?
- I will only attend virtually due to COVID 19 (50%)
- I will attend in person events (43.42%)
- I will only attend virtually because it’s easier for my schedule (6.58%)
Personally, I would be comfortable attending in person events of
- Not comfortable at all (33.33)
- Up to 20 people (32%)
- 100+ people (18.67%)
- Up to 50 people (13.33%)
- Up to 100 people (2.67%)
How likely are you to wear a mask when you are in close proximity to others?
- Very Likely (61.84%)
- Somewhat Likely (19.74%)
- Somewhat Unlikely (9.21%)
- Very Unlikely (9.21%)
Do you feel the West Des Moines Chamber is helping you in your business, community and workforce efforts?
- Moderately helpful (60.27%)
- Yes, very helpful thank you (30.14%)
- Not very helpful (9.59%)
This press release was produced by the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author’s own.