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May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 by Sonya Muenchen

The Road Map to Recovery

It’s time to reopen…

But before welcoming employees back to work, employers would be wise to have a well-defined plan, or blueprint outlining the logistics of how to reopen. With litigation on the upswing, it’s crucial owners understand what steps need to be taken to reopen their business safely.

Let’s face it, COVID-19 has already wreaked enough havoc on the economy, it doesn’t need to put you, your employees, or your visitors anymore at risk.

Plus taking the proper steps now, reduces your exposure to costly lawsuits later down the road. Of course, the CDC has put out guidelines and the government has weighed in, but no one has said “here is how you reopen successfully,” until now…

How to save your business with the stimulus package

As COVID-19 continues to dominate the news, it’s important to remember that the wave of uncertainty will pass. Your goal to have a thriving business does not need to change. But how you get there does. Which is why your focus needs to remain on managing the interim, and what viable options are available to keep your business and your employees afloat.

As you know, Congress passed the largest stimulus bill in history on March 27, 2020. Dedicating $350 billion in relief to small businesses.

Changes and regulations are changing daily so it’s important to understand your options and take action quickly. The stimulus package has many nuances, so strap in and get ready to look at every area of your business. From payroll to healthcare to paid time off…it all matters.

We’ve broken down the package in laymen’s terms and provided checklists, links and resources so you can make the best decisions for your business and employees.

How to manage employees during crisis

Managing employees in the midst of the Corornavirus pandemic has become a monumental task. Since we are in unprecedented waters, it not only seems that regulations change daily, it feels like the best laid business plans yesterday are futile today. Which leaves us riddled with questions…

How do you manage the ever-changing landscape efficiently and within regulations? How do you write a Coronavirus policy for employees quickly?

How do you tell employees that you may have to close, lay off or take a short-term break from business? Are there guidance policies out there to help off board employees? What forms need completing?

There’s a lot riding on these decisions…and they have to be handled expertly because we all know that eventually the crisis will be over and you will need your employees back at work.

Receiving good advice is instrumental here, so don’t use google…use this source instead.