Research and analysis
DWP COVID-19 Employer Pulse Survey: Final report
This report presents findings from an employer survey conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
Documents
Details
This research was commissioned to understand:
- how employers are supporting and managing the health of their workforce during COVID-19
- how they are engaging with government schemes and guidance
- whether they have altered certain business practices in response to the pandemic
The report presents findings from quantitative survey data collected between June 2020 and April 2021, of 3,921 employers in Great Britain, representative of size and sector.
The topic areas covered in this report are:
- workforce management
- vulnerable employees
- sickness absence
- awareness of government interventions
- monitoring staff health and wellbeing
- use of occupational health services
- health effects of COVID-19
- pension contributions
Research value
The survey has informed policy development by allowing the department to understand employer behaviour and practices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updates to this page
Published 15 March 2023