Presenting Today
Libby Mullen
Director of Talent Development
& Learning Culture
BizLibrary
Katie Miller
Marketing Events Strategist
BizLibrary

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Preparing for
Re-Entry

What’s your biggest concern about re-entry?
Q:

• How to prepare for re-entry before anyone steps foot into the office
• Why employees’ mental health must be taken as seriously as physical
health during this time of uncertainty
• Guidelines and precautions from the CDC on how to safely return to work
• Assessments to uncover what is the right move for your organization
What we’re going to discuss today!

COVID-19 Task Force
Who? What? Why? How?
Planning starts before you bring your people back on site!
Every Week

3 P’s: Protocols, Procedures, and Policies
Protocols Procedures Policies
- Request time off
- Travel
- Responding to sick
employees
- Protecting frontline
employees
- Welcoming back
furloughed employees
- Returning
safely to work
- Working from
home

Conduct a risk assessment
Exposure Risk
Low Very highMedium High

How to respond to risk assessment?
Physical Changes Administrative Changes
Two different kinds of changes:

Physical Changes
Creating barriers
Reconfiguring spaces
Limiting equipment use
Tests and monitoring

Administrative Changes
Social Distancing Rules
Limiting Gatherings
Adjusting Schedules
Commuting and Travel Restrictions

Communications Plan
Things that should be communicated:
• Health and safety requirements
• How to report concerns
• Investigating any complaints
Communication is KEY!

As employees return to the workplace,
they’ll need up-to-date education on:
• COVID-19 risk factors
• Protective behaviors
• New policies, procedures, and compliance
Train Your Employees

The Effects on Physical and Mental Health
• 5 million cases confirmed worldwide,
• 300 global deaths
• Millions recovered
The effects on physical and mental health

•88% of workers reported experiencing moderate to
extreme stress over the past 4-6 weeks.
•69% of workers claimed this was the most stressful
time of their entire professional career,
•91% of employees working from home reported
experiencing moderate to extreme stress.
•43% of employees have become physically ill as a
result of work-related stress.

How can organizations help employees
who are struggling mentally?
How can organizations help employees
who are struggling mentally?
Emphasize Open Communication Coaching
Why should employers help?
93 percent of employees agreed that companies that
survive COVID-19 will be those who support employee
mental health.
– Ginger
Employee Mental Health
Support Don't Support

For employees who became sick and
recovered from their illness but were
never confirmed to have COVID-19:
• Three days after full recovery before coming back to work
• Fever-free for a minimum of 72 hours without the use of
fever-reducing medication
• Improved respiratory symptoms, including cough and
shortness of breath
• At least seven days must have passed since the symptoms
began
For employees who were confirmed to
have COVID-19 but did not exhibit
symptoms:
• At least seven days after they receive positive test results
before returning to work, and they can’t become ill or
display any symptoms in the meantime
• Limit contact by maintaining six feet of distance from fellow
employees for an additional three days
• Should wear a mask so they’re less likely to spread any
germs through respiratory secretions
Recommendations from the CDC for Re-entry

For employees with a confirmed case of
COVID-19 who experienced mild or
moderate illness that didn’t require
hospitalization:
• Three days after full recovery before coming back to work
• Fever-free for a minimum of 72 hours without the use of
fever-reducing medication
• Improved respiratory symptoms, including cough and
shortness of breath. They must no longer show any
symptoms of COVID-19
• Two COVID-19 tests administered by a medical professional
at least 24 hours apart from each other. The two tests must
be negative
Employees who tested positive for
COVID-19 and were hospitalized:
• Receive more rigorous testing before returning to work
because of the severity of their symptoms
• Employee should visit their doctor to receive official
medical authorization to return to work
• Tested several times with negative results
Recommendations from the CDC for Re-entry

Here are some best practices to follow:
Personal Hygiene
Six Feet of Distance
Protective Coverings
Routine Cleaning

#1 Gather feedback!
#2 Look at overall productivity
#3 Be open and prepared for changes
What is the right move for my organization?

What’s the most important thing during this
time?
Q:
Keep company culture at the forefront!
A:

Key Takeaways:
•Create your COVID-19 task force
•Employees are experiencing high cases of extreme physical illness and
mental illness, and we must take both seriously.
•Case-by-case basis is what the CDC recommends on how to safely
return to work
•Conduct surveys, look at overall productivity, and listen to your
employees!

Questions?

Re-Entry Into the Workforce Playlist
In these two videos, we'll share everything
you need to know about going back to work,
including guidelines from the CDC, what
precautions to take, as well as how to
maintain peace of mind during the transition.
Free Download!
The playlist includes two full-length
video lessons:
• One for employers
• One for employees

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Thank you for attending!
Katie Miller
Marketing Events Strategist
BizLibrary
Libby Mullen
Director of Talent Development
& Learning Culture
BizLibrary