COVID-19 State Of Employment Poll
State Of Employment Poll & Review May 25 – 31
Mon, May 5, 2020
by Drew McManus
With nearly two months of data, trends continue to emerge as shutdowns continue. One of the biggest shifts over the past week are the numbers of managers indicating they have been furloughed, laid off, or are working reduced hours/pay. Weekly Report The overall number of responses increased for the second straight week with administrators continuing
State Of Employment Poll & Review May 18 – 24
Mon, May 5, 2020
by Drew McManus
The past few weeks of our weekly employment status polls, which track both orchestra administrators and musicians, have generated some intriguing trends and this week was no exception. Weekly Report For whatever reason, the overall number of replies from all three stakeholder groups increased this week, especially from respondents identifying as an administrator. Administrators continued their
State Of Employment Poll & Review May 11 – 17
Mon, May 5, 2020
by Drew McManus
With several weeks of data, our weekly employment status polls, which track both orchestra administrators and musicians, are beginning to illustrate trends. Weekly Report Perhaps unsurprisingly, as shutdowns continue, we’re starting to see more shifts in the ratio of workers indicating they are employed at a reduced rate or not at all. Administrators experienced a
State Of Employment Poll & Review May 4 – 10
Mon, May 5, 2020
by Drew McManus
We’re into our first full month of coronavirus shutdowns and that is enough time to have an impact on our weekly employment status polls, which track both orchestra administrators and musicians. For staffers and managers, the questions are straightforward. Music directors (employee or independent contractor status) and staff conductor positions should respond as an administrator.
Streamlining The Employment Status Reporting Process
Fri, May 5, 2020
by Drew McManus
It’s been quite a week and while the past few Friday’s have been reserved for a formal overview of the week’s data for the employment status poll I think combining it with releasing the week’s new poll on Monday will be a good approach. Consequently, you can keep an eye out for that information in
