The Bureau of Labor Statistics, part of the Department of Labor, has issued a notice requesting public comments on a new data collection initiative called the QCEW Business Supplement (QBS). This program aims to gather timely information about the U.S. economy to aid stakeholders and policymakers. The first survey will explore how businesses are adjusting post-COVID-19, covering topics such as telework and government assistance. Comments on the data collection process are requested by April 5, 2021, and the survey is expected to engage 150,000 respondents, requiring about 10 minutes each.
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The Department of Labor wants to know what people think about new questions they're asking businesses to learn more about how they are dealing with changes after COVID-19. They hope to ask about 150,000 businesses and it will take about 10 minutes for each to answer.