Finding a safe time and way to bring employees back to the workplace is complex and critical. We’re working with employers to help them get their employees working together again, while helping protect both their physical and mental health.
Based on the latest CDC guidelines and scientific evidence, our plans are developed and updated as needed by our in-house public health experts — so people can feel confident working together again when the time comes.
This isn’t a one-size-fits-all plan. We offer recommendations that take into account a number of factors, including industry, current infection rates in the area, and office design, so employers can customize a program based on their unique needs.
Bringing people back safely means phasing in different groups of employees over time to allow for proper physical distancing and lower the risk of infections. We’ll offer guidance on creating cohorts and timing.
A robust testing strategy plays an important role in mitigating risk and ensuring a safe workplace by identifying infectious employees who should stay home early. We can provide testing services — including PCR and antibody testing — at employers’ offices as well as ours.
Using digital tools in our app, we’ll assess everyone’s symptoms and risk factors each day before work so they’ll know whether to come in or stay home.
How people interact with each other and the workspace will need to change. We’ll provide recommendations on how to support physical distancing, establish healthy behaviors (such as meeting protocols), and properly clean and disinfect spaces.
We’re here to help employees with COVID-19 concerns — and any other physical or mental health concerns — whenever and wherever they need it. They can book in-person and remote appointments as well as get 24/7 virtual care with Video Chat.
We’ll provide communication templates to guide employees through the return process as well as signage and other resources to help people stay safe in the workplace.
Returning to work will be emotionally difficult for many people — so we’re also offering several mental health programs to help employees cope with going back to the workplace. This includes:
Mindset gives employees fast, easy, and affordable access to one-on-one mental health coaching or therapy over video. It’s fully integrated with our primary care for the most effective outcomes.
During these 15-minute video sessions, a One Medical coach will guide employees through techniques (such as meditation and movement) to feel calmer, happier, and more balanced. Mindful Breaks are available online Monday – Thursday at 9:30 a.m. PT.
These group workshops help employees learn to manage the stress and changes in their lives. Led by providers over a video platform, they combine education, skill building, and community support to establish lasting lifestyle transformations.
Working safely together again is a collaborative effort. Employees will need to take certain actions to protect their health and the health of those around them. Here’s a general overview of what they’ll need to do when they return:
