Return to the Workplace Toolkit
Use this comprehensive guide to prepare your business and employees as you return to the workplace.
Vaccination Information
Employer Vaccine Overview
Answering common employer questions about requiring or incentivizing employees to get vaccinated.
Screen, Test, Trace & Immunize
Here are the current solutions in the marketplace for screening, testing, tracing and immunizing against COVID-19.
The Vaccine and the Role of the Employer
See current vaccine updates, the role of the employer and considerations as the vaccine becomes more available.
Templates & Posters
Welcome Back Letter
Prepare your employees with timelines, upcoming changes and expectations.
Health Questionnaire
These example health questionnaires can be used to survey employees and visitors.
Telehealth Template
Use this template to easily share telehealth benefits with employees.
Sample Communication
Proactively decide, enact and communicate changes and action plans regarding workers and the workplace.
Decisions, Solutions & Resources
Decision Support Dashboard
See critical trends by state and county as you make decisions.
Positive COVID-19 Test
Find action steps and requirements if an employee positively test for COVID-19.
Recalling Employees
Use this resource as a starting point as you begin recalling furloughed and laid off employees.
Digital Solutions
Contact your Hays consultant for a list of digital solutions for a safe return.
Cleaning & Disinfecting
View cleaning processes, recommendations and options as you plan to return.
Premium Content
This playbook takes a deep dive into return to the workplace strategy, preparation and beyond.
Telehealth FAQs
Telehealth became a staple in healthcare overnight. Equip your team with the fundamentals.
Contact Tracing Course
Train in-house contact tracers through this Johns Hopkins free 6-hour course.
Return to the Workplace
Ensure all areas of your business are ready for returning employees.
Vaccination Sites
Find vaccination sites in your area. Please refer to your local eligibility guidelines when making an appointment.
Reopening Buildings
If your building or facility was closed, shutdown or reduced in capacity, use this checklist as a guide to re-open.
Mental Health Resources
- Clinical Resources for Staying Healthy (Cleveland Clinic & Bravo)
- Mental Health in the Workplace (CDC)
- Stress and Coping (CDC)
- Well-Being Apps for At-Home Use (Hays Companies)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | Call 1-800-273-8255
- PsychHub | An online platform providing free, engaging videos about mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention
Government Resources
- COVID-19, EEO Laws, the ADA Act and the Rehabilitation Act (EEOC)
- Resuming Business Toolkit (CDC)
- OSHA COVID-19 Resources (Department of Labor)
- CDC Activities & Initiatives (CDC)
- CDC Reopening Guidance (CDC)
- Combating COVID-19 Website (White House)
- Government Response (USA.gov)
Additional Resources
- Hays COVID-19 Resource Center
- Hays Relief Center
- COVID-19 State Activity (The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers)
- COVID Federal Activity (The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers)
- COVID-19 Global Activity (The Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers)
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