America is ready to return to work after more than a year of high unemployment rates. Since the decline of COVID-19 in the country continues, companies want to welcome employees back to the office. But things don't necessarily go as planned.
Companies are preparing for a colossal wave of resignations in what has been called "tsunami turnover." According to the Achievers Workforce Institute Engagement and retention report for 2021, 52% of employees are planning to find a new job by 2021. This rise could leave hundreds of vacant positions to employers, left unaddressed.
Employers are finding new expectations of employees and job seekers compared to pre-pandemic days. Just for the sake of reliable revenue, employees do not just jump into jobs. They don't want to work where they are afraid about their well-being and health. They look for jobs with employers who want to focus on physical and psychological health. This means looking for remote or semi-remote work for many employees.
Below are some of the ways companies can incorporate better health and safety practices into their daily operations — and, hopefully, avoid the turnover tsunami:
Health screenings: conduct day-to-day employee health screenings prior to work. This reduces the chance of a viral spread in the workplace significantly. Staff may provide short answers to questions concerning potential exposure and symptoms of COVID-19. Keep questionnaires simple to fill in and access from any device quickly. Make sure you comply with all relevant regulations concerning employee health data collection as there may be different rules for different jurisdictions.
Automated remote surveillance and contact tracing: Considers the use of wearable Bluetooth beacon technology for employees to track social distances, send out notifications after exposure and streamline contact tracing when an employee tests for COVID-19.
Filtration systems for air: quality air filtration can help prevent viral spread – and it helps employees with respiratory problems, such as asthma, as an additional bonus.
If companies want to recruit quality candidates, retain existing employees, and create reputable post-pandemic brands, they must make a genuine effort to respond to the changing needs of today’s workforce. One such way is to provide healthcare benefits for employees.
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