Return to the Workplace Toolkit
Use this comprehensive guide to prepare your business and employees as you return to the workplace.
Vaccination Information
FAQs on Vaccines and Group Health Plans
Read the key points of the regulatory agencies FAQS related to COVID-19 vaccinations and group health plans.
Screen, Test, Trace & Immunize
Here are the current solutions in the marketplace for screening, testing, tracing and immunizing against COVID-19.
Vaccine Mandates & Litigation
Vaccine mandates can reduce risks of the virus but may also lead to a greater chance of facing litigation.
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
The Delta Variant
Should the Delta variant impact your organization’s vaccination strategy?
Recalling Employees
Use this resource as a starting point as you begin recalling furloughed and laid off employees.
Positive COVID-19 Test
Find action steps and requirements if an employee positively test for COVID-19.
Digital Solutions
Contact your Hays consultant for a list of digital solutions for a safe return.
Cleaning & Disinfecting
View cleaning processes and infection control considerations.
Decision Support Dashboard
See critical trends by state and county as you make decisions.
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.
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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