Companies, Workers Adapt Amid Coronavirus

As the number of coronavirus cases across the US continues to grow, many companies have started implementing policies and best practices to help keep their employees safe and limit the chance of community spread. The most common action? Suspending or restricting business travel, according to an Office Pulse study of 377 white-collar workers. Very few companies have actually closed their offices.

Has your company implemented any new business policies due to the coronavirus outbreak?

1 in 5 said implementing these policies has made them feel more comfortable about the current coronavirus situation.

Employees, too, are taking action to help limit the spread of the coronavirus. They’re doing things like using more hand sanitizer (63%) and wiping down their desk more often (53%), among other precautions.

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Additionally, the COVID-19 threat is causing workers to rethink their actions when they do get sick. Last October, 51% of business professionals said they’d “suck it up and go into the office” when they feel ill. Now, just 12% of workers are willing to risk infecting their coworkers.

While there has been a heightened sense of urgency around the virus, it’s important to remain calm and get the facts. The CDC and World Health Organization both provide clear information, helping alleviate fears and answer questions.