Workplace management

Temperature checks and plexiglass barriers between desks can't prevent one of the most dangerous workplace behaviors for the spread of COVID-19 — the irresistible desire to mingle.

One out of four women said they may downshift their careers or leave the workforce entirely, threatening decades of career progress for female employees.

Nearly one-third of respondents said they would be uncomfortable getting back to offices, shops and factories, while half said their greatest concern was contracting the disease at work.

COVID-19 has many professional women reevaluating their priorities.

Bosses should do more to make the work-from-home experiment palatable and safe for all involved by subsidizing utility bills and workspace equipment, and changing managerial habits, with more trust given to employees.

Many of your employees will be seeking guidance, as they struggle with the decision to send their child back to school.

Mobile-first communication can help employers better communicate with their non-desk workforce.

Many employees who were given the option of working from home are itching to learn what comes next with return-to-work plans.

Health Advocate has launched a return-to-work solution to support employers as they develop and implement workplace reopening plans.

School closures will continue to impact the labor force participation rate for women, who generally take on a greater share of childcare obligations.