Dear Friends of Reverb,
The World Health Organization on Jan. 30 declared that the coronavirus was a global public health emergency. We have pulled some information and best practices to help you prepare employees to stay healthy and safe. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention and The Harvard Business Review wrote informative and guiding articles which are shared below.
Employer & Business Guidance:
- Employers worried about the virus will want to help employees stay clear of it. But be aware of unwittingly discriminating against people. Do not make determinations of risk based on race or country of origin, and be sure to maintain confidentiality of people with confirmed COVID-29.
- Advise employees before traveling to take certain steps – Check the CDC’s Traveler’s Health Notices for the latest guidance and recommendations for each country to which you will travel.
- Emphasize staying home when sick, respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene by all employees
- Consider moving to temporary remote work: Be clear on your policies — where they apply, how they work, and when they will be reviewed.
- Perform routine environmental cleaning around the office space.
- All employers should be ready to implement strategies to protect their workforce from COVID-19 while ensuring continuity of operations. Have an Infectious Disease Outbreak Response Plan ready.
- Assess your essential functions and the reliance that others and the community have on your services or products. Be prepared to change your business practices if needed to maintain critical operations (e.g., identify alternative suppliers, prioritize customers, or temporarily suspend some of your operations if needed).
There is much more to learn about the transmissibility, severity, and the situation is constantly evolving. CDC Situation Updates. Consult the resources below to help your workplace and employees prevent and manage the virus exposure.
Sincerely,
– The Reverb People Operations Team
Source: CDC Guidance – Business Response | CDC Situation Updates
Source: HBR article: Lead Your Business Through the Coronavirus Crisis
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