Supporting Your Team Through Long COVID & Chronic Illness

As workplaces navigate the ongoing impacts of long COVID and chronic illness, understanding employee needs has never been more critical. This Workplace Long COVID & Chronic Illness Support Survey template helps HR teams, people operations managers, and organizational leaders gather confidential feedback on accommodation effectiveness, return-to-work protocols, and medical leave adequacy.

Whether you're a mid-sized business refining your health and wellness policies or a larger organization conducting regular employee engagement assessments, this template provides a structured framework to identify gaps in support and improve workplace inclusivity for employees managing ongoing health conditions.

Why this template works for modern HR teams

Built specifically for human resources professionals and people operations teams, this survey addresses the evolving landscape of workplace health accommodations. It covers modified duty arrangements, graduated return-to-work protocols, remote work flexibility, medical leave adequacy, and accessibility of support resources—all critical components of a comprehensive chronic illness support strategy.

The survey structure balances quantitative assessment (through rating scales and yes/no questions) with open-ended feedback opportunities, giving you both measurable data points and rich qualitative insights. Conditional logic ensures employees only see relevant questions based on their situation, creating a respectful, personalized experience.

Streamline follow-up with Stepper automation

After collecting responses, use Stepper to automate your workflow. Route urgent accommodation requests to your HR manager, flag responses indicating inadequate support for immediate review, create follow-up tasks in your project management system, and compile aggregated insights for leadership review—all without manual data entry.

Build trust with confidential, accessible surveys

Paperform's clean, professional design options help you create surveys that feel safe and welcoming. Use custom success messages to reassure employees their feedback is valued and will inform policy improvements. With GDPR compliance and SOC 2 Type II certification, you can confidently handle sensitive health information while maintaining employee privacy.

This template is ideal for HR managers, DEI officers, employee experience teams, wellness coordinators, and organizational leaders committed to creating truly inclusive workplaces that support employees through long-term health challenges. Start gathering the insights you need to build better accommodation policies and foster a culture of genuine support.