As part of the updated Strategic Framework, the Scottish Government recognised the positive steps taken by businesses and other organisations during the pandemic and the need for them to have greater permanency in its aftermath – such as increased hybrid and flexible working, enhanced sanitisation and hygiene and improved ventilation within the workplace.
The Scottish Government’s COVID-19 Adaptations Survey is aimed to help them understand the adaptations that have already been made across different businesses and sectors. They are not looking to focus on specific businesses, but build as wide a picture as possible, and so are not collecting information to identify the respondents.
The survey will be followed by workshops in May. Should you have queries, or wish to express an interest in attending a workshop, the please email their Safer Workplaces colleagues at: SaferWorkplacesCovidAdaptations@gov.scot
The survey and workshops will collectively help the Scottish Government to:
- Assess the most common adaptations that are likely to stay in business premises;
- Explore any potential new adaptions which can be introduced to businesses and be included in Scottish Government guidance;
- Explore costs, and unintended consequences of Covid-19 and possible business adaptations.
The survey and workshop findings will help inform a State of the Sectors Report for the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy and subsequent drafting of adaptations guidance.
Deadline for survey responses: Thursday 28th April at 5:00pm