With the Government announcing that people are now able to return to their workplace, employers across the country now have to consider how they manage their employee’s return to work successfully whilst complying with the current Covid guidelines. Experts are urging caution as we return to Plan A, but what does that look like for your organisation?

It is important to consider how the return to the office will work in practice at this stage in the pandemic. Make sure you’re ahead of the game when it comes to reopening the office so that your employees feel confident in your decisions. Read more about what you should be considering here.

The Government has released new guidance on how to work safely during the Coronavirus pandemic now we are returning to Plan A, but is this enough? For example, part of the relaxation of rules specify that face coverings will no longer be legally required in England, although government advice is that people continue to wear them in enclosed and crowded spaces and when in contact with new people. Every business is unique and office locations, layouts, functions and many more nuances need to be taken into consideration to ensure that your employees remain safe and protected.

So how can you make sure your employees feel safe enough to return to the workplace? It’s fairly simple really… Ask them!

It doesn’t have to be complicated and conducting an employee survey is the best way to identify what worries and concerns your team have about returning to work and gives them a chance to share ideas they have on how to make it a success. A team whose opinions and suggestions are heard and valued by their employer will be much more engaged and supportive.

Online surveys are easy to set up, but the questions asked need to be considered to ensure that you get meaningful information from your results. Studies also show that employees give more truthful answers when the survey is anonymised and managed by a third-party and this is where we can help! 

At Clear Bridge HR we have been supporting our clients by managing bespoke Return to the Workplace Safely surveys and providing full analysis and recommendations on how to manage a return to work for employees whilst mitigating any risks.

The data gathered from these surveys is the best starting point when it comes to formulating a plan that is unique and specific to your business and employees.

If you would like to run a Return to the Workplace Safely survey for your business, please contact us today. Engage your team – you’re all in this together!