strategic planning to reopen your business: protecting your employees.

Can you order the necessary supplies and equipment you will need to operate safely? For instance, employees who interact with others may need personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks or gloves. Accessing adequate supplies of hand sanitizer, disinfectant, and soap are also a consideration.

Can you order the necessary supplies and equipment you will need to operate safely? For instance, employees who interact with others may need personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks or gloves. Accessing adequate supplies of hand sanitizer, disinfectant, and soap are also a consideration.

Can all your employees maintain the recommended physical distance while working? Do you need to install plexiglass barriers or other protective equipment to reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19?

Can all your employees maintain the recommended physical distance while working? Do you need to install plexiglass barriers or other protective equipment to reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19?

Many cities are cutting public transit service to 50% or less of regular capacity. If your employees rely on public transportation to commute, they may require alternate methods to get to work.

Are schools and daycare centres open? Employees who have children may not be able to return to work until schools and childcare centres reopen. When schools do reopen, will class times be different than normal? If so, some employees may require accommodations.

Is your business located in a place that allows for social distancing? Has your local government set limits on the number of employees who can be present? Can you create fair shifts for all employees?

Your return to work plan will need to be communicated with employees in detail. You must be clear about expectations and protocol changes. You may need to facilitate training on your new procedures.

You must have a crystal clear policy for responding to sick employees. What is your sick leave policy? What will you do if someone shows up to work sick? When will an employee who was sick be cleared to return to work? You need to have plans for these situations.

Your return to work plan must be enforceable. You must provide employees with the knowledge and means to protect themselves. If mandatory rules are not followed, you must have a fair and consistent protocol to follow.
 

Randstad prepared these resources to share best practices to get back to work safely. The information in this document is intended as a guideline only. Please do additional research and consult with experts before making decisions for your business.