RTW Guidelines

Below is a list of Return To Work guidelines that we believe could help your employees return to work smoothly and effectively.

Clean all surfaces with products approved from CDC
Comply with your facilities requirement policies
Regularly clean commonly touched surfaces including, conference rooms, breakrooms, and restrooms
Consider plexiglass dividers to protect employees from close human interaction
Remove any food or beverages that are shared and offer single-serve items
Supply hand sanitizer and disinfect wipes near each work area
Limit high touch tools to one person like remotes and whiteboard markers
Mandate clean desk policy
Reconfigure social areas and conference rooms to allow for better social distancing, including removing chairs or tables
Post signs and new policies where appropriate
Disable touchscreens

Reduce anxiety of returning to work by clearly communicating policies associated with cleaning, social distancing and illness
Remind employees of the benefits of returning to work
- Productivity with proximity to coworkers, socialization, and work tools/resources
Communicate how you want employees to return to work
- Employees could alternate days/weeks in the office and WFH to help create more space between workstations and make social distancing easier
Ensure employees feel comfortable about giving feedback about current policies and suggestions on what could be better
Communicate guest and visitor policies and employee travel policies
Mandate staying at home with feeling ill
Determine the best communication medium to keep all employees informed
Provide employees with available mental health resources

Keep six feet apart
Consider conducting regular temperature screenings
Limit numbers of people using common spaces
Redesign seating arrangements to allow for at least 6 feet of space between workstations
Limit small rooms to one person at a time
Place arrows to guide the circulation path for high traffic areas
Limit in person meetings
Ensure all leadership agrees and enforces new policies
Wear masks and gloves where appropriate
Consider revising your policies to allow for flexible work arrangements and self-quarantine guidance
Encourage employees to wash their hands often for at least 20 seconds
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth