The world is slowly recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic as the number of infections is going down each day. The mandatory social distancing and stay-at-home policies implemented by governments all over the world have worked well in flattening the curve significantly. However, there is still a long way to go to find the cure for the infection and life as we know it has changed completely. COVID-19 has not only changed our personal lives, but it has also transformed the work lives of many.

As people start going back to work, businesses and organisations are scrambling to ensure the safety of their employees form the virus and prevent a new outbreak. They are introducing new policies and updating protocols to keep their employees safe while ensuring the success of their business.

Here are some top tips by experts for helping your employees return to work safely:

 

Encourage Employees to Work Remotely

One of the biggest changes many businesses had to make was to accommodate remote working for their employees. By allowing them to work from home, many businesses were able to continue working and keep their companies from folding during these difficult economic times. According to Forbes, many companies have decided to transition most of their workforce to work from home. This is a good strategy even after the pandemic has been dealt with and will make it easier for people in the office to maintain social distancing.

Enforce Social Distancing

For businesses where the majority of the workforce cannot be allowed to work from home, the company must practice and enforce proper social distancing rules. Most offices are closed environments, and a single infected employee can infect the entire workplace. Businesses can enforce social distancing by marking various areas on the floor to indicate the safe distance or build distance barriers between cubicles to separate employees form their neighbours.

Encourage Clean Habits

Businesses must encourage clean habits among employees to prevent the spread of bacteria and germs. A good way to do that is by distributing promotional products such as face masks, sanitisers, disinfecting wipes, and face shields. Incorporate the company log on these products to make your employees feel less conscious and feel like a part of the team.

It will also be helpful to establish some ground rules for communal spaces such as wiping down refrigerator handles, microwave buttons and doors, and the coffee pots after each use. Employees must also be reminded to wash their hands frequently using proper handwashing techniques.

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