The spread of COVID-19 is changing how we all operate, and businesses are no exception. With cases mounting across the United States, we’re watching the “world’s largest work-from-home experiment” unfold. Many companies that normally work in office spaces are requiring employees to work remotely
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s General Duty Clause, employers are required to provide employees with workplaces free from recognized hazards that are causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Employees who don’t have paid sick leave will be torn between staying home to prevent spreading illness and going to work to get the paycheck they need to support themselves and their families. Evaluate your policies to ensure they provide adequate support during situations like the COVID-19 outbreak.
When you begin updating your company policies to lessen the impact of COVID-19 among your workforce, consider the following questions:
· Can the work be performed remotely?
· If work can be done remotely, are there tools you can use to prevent the disruption of communication and collaboration? If not, do you have the resources to purchase, implement, and train your staff on the new tools?
· If going fully remote isn’t an option, what are ways you can reduce the number of employees in the workplace at any given time?
· What are the expectations you have for employees regarding the changes?
· If you grant additional sick leave, what steps do employees need to take to notify you and be granted additional leave?
· Are these updated policies temporary, or will they be kept in place indefinitely?
Considering these questions will help you make the right decisions for your unique workforce, and help you maintain clarity and structure for your team.
An infectious disease outbreak can touch businesses in so many ways: Employee health, company culture, productivity, and revenue may all become concerns where company leaders had none before. Thankfully, there are tangible things companies can do to protect employees. Take these steps into consideration as you’re re-evaluating your company’s policies to ensure you’re providing a safe workplace for your team.
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Source: TalentCulture
