{"id":4056,"date":"2020-06-02T15:17:24","date_gmt":"2020-06-02T19:17:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rpigroup.ca\/blog\/?p=4056"},"modified":"2020-06-02T15:17:24","modified_gmt":"2020-06-02T19:17:24","slug":"as-an-employer-how-can-you-help-bring-your-employees-back-to-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rpigroup.ca\/blog\/blog\/as-an-employer-how-can-you-help-bring-your-employees-back-to-work\/","title":{"rendered":"As an employer, how can you help bring your employees back to work?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Even as provinces across the country are slowly beginning to reopen for business, the COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing and will have a lasting effect on the way that all Canadians work and live.<\/p>\n

For starters, it\u2019s entirely possible that many companies that generally run out of offices will simply decide that it\u2019s easier and safer for employees to work remotely at home. With that being said, however, many offices will eventually reopen, and the challenge for employers will be to show their employees that their health and safety is at the forefront of their thinking. To that end, we\u2019ve put together this short blog containing some advice on what you can do to make sure that your employees feel safe if and when they come back to work.<\/p>\n

Hire COVID-19 screeners<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In recent weeks, RPI\u2019s team of Account Managers have received many requests from offices and small businesses that are looking to hire COVID-19 screeners<\/a> to screen employees and visitors for any potential symptoms. These screeners range from registered practical nurses (RPNs) with several years\u2019 worth of experience in healthcare, to individuals with a history of working at events with long lines and crowds. Screeners use an infrared, no-contact thermometer to ensure that employees don\u2019t have a fever, and they\u2019ll also be asked a series of questions about other potential symptoms. Hiring a screener or two for your business will show your employees that their well-being is important to you as their employer.<\/p>\n

Stock up on PPE<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Personal protective equipment (PPE) will, in all likelihood, become a part of everyone\u2019s regular routine moving forward. This can include simple things like face masks and gloves, to more protective gear such as full face shields. When\/if your employees come back to work, consider providing them with basic PPE, especially those employees who take public transit daily. By providing them with simple items such as masks and gloves, you\u2019ll be giving them peace of mind about their trips to and from work, as well as ensuring that they feel safe in the office.<\/p>\n

Be understanding<\/strong><\/h2>\n

While the majority of COVID-19 cases and deaths tend to affect the elderly and persons with preexisting conditions, there\u2019s no doubt that it\u2019s a very serious virus. It\u2019s completely understandable if employees are apprehensive about returning to work, even if the curve has been flattened, and as an employer, it\u2019s important that you take precautions and reassure employees that you\u2019re taking their worries to heart.<\/p>\n

In closing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

We\u2019re not out of the woods yet, but when offices and workplaces inevitably begin to reopen, follow these tips and make sure that you\u2019re helping your employees ease back into a normal work schedule.<\/p>\n

If you have any interest in hiring COVID-19 screeners, or simply want more information on how they can help, give our team of Account Managers a call today and ask them any questions that you may have.<\/p>\n

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Phone: 416-850-9809; Toll-Free: 1-866-505-3383<\/strong><\/p>\n

Email: info@rpigroup.ca<\/strong><\/p>\n

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