When the COVID pandemic hit, companies and workers were left scrambling to adjust. Wherever possible, employees worked from home, met through video conferencing, and collaborated through platforms like Slack and Teams. As vaccinations rolled out, expectations shifted to returning to physical offices. But "returning to normal" may or may not be the best solution to pursue, either from a company or employee perspective. At the same time, organizations need to attract new talent; deciding on the right approach will be important for marketing to potential employees.

For this discussion, pick an organization; it can be a for-profit, non-profit, or government organization. Next, develop at least five quantitative questions you would use to assess this particular workforce's opinions of work locations, technology, and changes caused by the pandemic. Be creative--think about a number of options you would want to measure and tailor to your specific organization, recognizing that not all jobs are office jobs. Discuss how your quantitative questions relate back to the central question--what organizational policy regarding work locations will help the company market to potential new hires?