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  • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted US businesses, creating challenges for employees returning to work after exposure or illness.
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  • To evaluate employer experiences and perspectives regarding the implementation of SARS-CoV-2 testing within their workforce during the pandemic.
  • To understand the practicalities and challenges faced by businesses in managing employee testing strategies.

Main Methods:

  • An anonymous survey was distributed to employers across nine National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) sectors.
  • Data collected from the survey were analyzed using SAS statistical software (Version 9.4).

Main Results:

  • Company size varied among respondents: 30% small (<100 employees), 28% medium (100-500 employees), and 42% large (>500 employees).
  • Larger companies reported being most significantly affected by the pandemic's impact.
  • Sixty-eight percent of employers incorporated testing into their return-to-work strategies, with delayed results (60%) being the most frequently cited barrier early in the pandemic.

Conclusions:

  • Findings offer insights into employer decision-making regarding return-to-work testing protocols.
  • This study provides valuable information to prepare businesses for future pandemic-related workforce testing strategies.