Interview question: Is it inappropriate to ask how the company handled COVID during 2020-2021 (I'd say "peak" but lol the waves haven't stopped)? Is this best asked to HR or the hiring manager?

I understand layoffs were inevitable in certain places, but I think it's a huge red flag if they forced their employees to go into the office during this time.

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Not at all. I always ask how the business fared and if they needed to do layoffs, as well as how they handled communication and in-office requests. Well within boundaries to ask hiring manager and people with whom you’re interviewing. It will tell you a lot about their working culture.

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Same, good question. You could ask both. The hiring manager will probably have more insight.

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Great question to ask! I will use it myself. Thank you.

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Not inappropriate. How they handled covid is indicative of how they handle anything

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