Guide To The Evolving Workplace

Among its many impacts on society, COVID-19 has changed, perhaps permanently, how employees interact with each other and the workplace. This quick reference guide provides three checklists of items for businesses to consider as they begin opening their doors again to their workforce.

THE NEW PHYSICAL WORKPLACE

As some employees return to onsite work, at partial or full capacity, businesses are adapting their physical workplaces to protect their employees' health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Businesses should take measures to implement social distancing and promote good hygiene practices in line with best practices and local requirements. This may require equipping and reconfiguring workplaces to control occupancy and increase ventilation. Additionally, businesses should develop health screening procedures to monitor employees' health and prevent exposure to the pandemic at the workplace. Federal agencies, including OSHA, the CDC and the EE