COVID-19 Back to Business Ultimate Cheat Sheet

Businesses are gearing up to get back to …well, business. This cheat sheet will help you consider things to keep your work environment safe, and help you develop a plan of action for return-to-work in a post-pandemic world. Before opening your business, be sure to review federal, state, and local protocols for your industry. Check out information from the U.S. Chamber on state-by-state business reopening.

Operational Changes

Changes in business hours
Travel freeze or limitations
Amendments to vacation and/or benefit programs
Compensation reductions or freezes for all employees

Hiring / Recalling Employees

Determine dates employees will return to work.
Will it be done in stages? Will it be staggered by ramping up hours over a certain period of time? Consider voluntary call-backs.
Who will be brought back? Criteria should be non-discriminatory such as skill set, education and/or tenure.
Analyze impact of recalling and re-hiring employees using any PPP or other government loan programs.
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Safe Work Environment

Implement screening protocol – daily health screenings such as a questionnaire, temperature checks, symptom checks, and/or COVID-19 testing. Reminder to obtain only necessary information; establish protocol for maintaining health/risk screening results; provide employees with notice of health screening protocols.
Determine protocol for employees testing positive including reporting obligations to co-workers, customers/vendors, and government agencies. Follow HIPAA and privacy guidelines.
Follow OSHA guidelines and any state or local protocols for PPE – face masks, gloves, respirators, etc. Protocols for third-party visitors, vendors, and customers. Conduct employee training.
Develop protocol for routine cleaning and disinfection using CDC and OSHA guidelines. Consider periodic announcements asking employees to sanitize common touch points in work area.
Install hand sanitizer dispensers across worksites.
Install proper signage or floor markings for social distancing. Consider one-way hallways.
Monitor common areas where employees are likely to congregate. Remove every other chair in break-rooms, workstations, etc. Consider partitions in common and/or reception areas.

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“Our company has used Unique Employment Services for several years and we’ve been completely satisfied on all levels. Their staff is pleasant, professional and very dedicated to finding exactly what we need. It is very evident that the applicants are thoroughly screened based on our needs which saves our team a lot of time and resources. And I just really enjoy working with them which is always nice.”

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“As a manager in a busy multi-physician clinic, I am sometimes faced with the challenge of making sure that I have enough staff to accommodate our fast-paced environment. It is such a comfort knowing that I can reach out to Unique Employment Services to assist me with finding reliable and qualified professionals quickly. They always listen to my needs and provide the best possible candidates for the positions. I am extremely satisfied with our partnership with Unique!”

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Lisa

“As a Business Manager of a high traffic medical practice, it had always been difficult finding the right temporary employees through other local agencies. Without exception, Unique Employment Services has always been able to provide our office with exactly what we need. In fact, many of whom we thought would be temporary placements, became full time employees in our practice. They are just that good! Their attention to detail and keen listening skills has helped us greatly!”

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“As an Office Manager at a busy dermatology clinic, I do not have time to review applications and schedule numerous interviews. It is such a relief to know that I can rely on Unique to immediately take action when we need it. And their contagious personalities make them fun to work with, yet they are complete professionals who are totally committed to getting us the right applicants. I highly recommend the team at Unique!"

OFFICE MANAGER, MEDICAL CLINIC

Lisa

“I have used The Wilson Group, now a Division of Unique Employment Services, for more than 16 years. Anne is exceptional at conducting pre-interviews and screenings so that I get great candidates with verified skills, in a timely manner. I appreciate her professionalism and that she does not use 'high pressure' tactics. We have a great relationship that hopefully will last well into the future.”

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Bob

“What a stellar performance history! For decades we have called on The Wilson Group, a division of Unique Employment Services, to place a wide variety of positions—from clerical to the COO. Because of their thorough vetting process we have found employees who are happy, successful, and here for the long-term. We plan to keep calling on Unique for decades to come!”

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Darrel

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