Bookmark This! 9 COVID Resources You Might Want to Keep Handy
While we’re hearing some very encouraging news about COVID-19 vaccines, it’s important to remember that the approval and distribution of a vaccine is going to take some time. How long? Honestly, I don’t know. But I do know that we will not be able to miraculously flip a switch one day and resume our pre-pandemic activities.
As business professionals, we will still be responsible for managing a safe workplace for our employees. Some of the processes we have in place might be around for most of next year. Maybe even longer. I thought it could be helpful to put in one place a list of articles that you might want to keep handy.
Reopening After COVID-19: 7 Workplace Questions
In reopening the workplace after COVID-19 sheltering, we all have the same goals. Now is the time to think about 7 critical things for recovery.
7 Things to Include in Your “Welcome Back to the Office” Letter
When you welcome back employees to the workplace after COVID-19, you might want to consider including these 7 things. It’s a real opportunity to build employee engagement.
What Employers Need to Know about Face Masks and Taking Temperatures for COVID-19
As employers bring staff back, what do they need to know about face masks for COVID-19? Attorney Carrie Cherveny shares her knowledge about employer legal requirements.
COVID-19 Communications: What Employers Can and Can’t Share with Employees and Customers
Employers are bringing staff back to the workplace. Here’s what employers can legally share with employees and customers about COVID-19.
A Compliant Return to Work Plan: 7 Tips
A compliant return to work plan is essential as companies bring employees back to the workplace. Here are 7 tips to be both safe and compliant.
Can Companies Mandate Employees Return to the Workplace During COVID-19
Can companies require that employees return to the workplace during COVID-19? Attorney Carrie Cherveny with HUB International explains employer best practices.
Contact Tracing for COVID-19: What HR Needs to Know
Contact tracing is now an important part of managing COVID-19. HR needs to know about it. Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) explains contact tracing for the workplace.
Travel During COVID-19: Employer and Employee Obligations
Business travel is back but it needs to be safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. A HUB International attorney shares employer and employee obligations.
Establishing Workplace Safety Guidelines During COVID-19
Safety is a priority as employers bring staff back to the workplace. An attorney from HUD International talks about COVID-19 guidelines.
One of the things that occurred to me while I was putting this list together is that these articles could serve as a roadmap for an emergency plan. I’m sure that doing some sort of debrief is on the company’s to-do list, but it might not have happened yet. It could be too early to do a full debrief of everything that’s taken place over the past year.
When the time is right, think about how these articles might help the organization develop an emergency plan or audit an existing plan. Our next emergency might not be a pandemic, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t have something in place to make sure employees and customers are safe.
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