Employee wellbeing: Working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic
Summary
A best practice is to create a schedule on when to reach out to your employees, either through email or phone call, on a consistent basis to check-in on projects, tasks, etc., as well as their overall wellbeing in adjustment to these new work conditions. Holding video meetings can bring employees together and boost morale during times of distancing. Social distancing can cause elevated levels of anxiety and depression, it is important to provide employees with mental health resources to support them during this time. The Mental Health Commission of Canada has addressed the COVID-19 pandemic on their website through their resource hub section. The Mental Health Commission of Canada resource hub can be accessed here: https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/English/covid19 Employer options in the face of COVID-19 COVID-19: Health and safety protocols for construction sites