Keep conversation going with employees as they return to in-person work

It was only a year ago that work-from-home became the norm in most of our households. Overnight, employers and employees were forced to adjust the way they live and work, while following COVID-19 guidelines. Just when it seemed routines were established, a new school year began. And it left employees with more questions than answers: How long will the uncertainty last? When will I return to work? Will my children return to school? How will I set-up my Zoom call while overseeing my child on Zoom? Now that most states have withdrawn their pandemic orders, the question isn’t if we will return to the office, but rather when the return will occur. Yet again, change will be thrust upon both employers and employees.

Employees balancing work and childcare

It would be remiss to state that childcare doesn’t play a significant role in the lives of your employees. As companies ask their employees to return to the office, schools continue to implement myriad learning options. This includes the continuation of virtual learning, traditional in-person, and hybrid programs, which allow parents to choose one or the other.

Parents and caregivers now face unprecedented postpandemic challenges in balancing family and work responsibilities. You need to consider the challenges your employees face on a day-to-day basis. Identifying the challenges allows you the opportunity to offer flexible solutions. This will assist in retaining employees while meeting the company’s needs.

Investing in your employees