Remote work is complicated by children at home with school closures. Implement alternative temporary work arrangements that allow and support employees to balance work and personal obligations.
Adjustments to work arrangements and pay may be necessary. Temporary work arrangements while caring for dependents over a longer-term pandemic may require adjustments to the duties carried out, number of hours worked, and adjustments to employee pay.
Managing remotely is more than staying in touch by phone. As a leader you will need to provide clear options that provide solutions to your employees to avoid them getting overwhelmed while taking care of the business to ensure there is a business long term.
Impact & Result
Develop a policy that provides parameters around mutually agreed adjustments to performance levels while balancing dependent care with work during a pandemic.
Take care of the business through clear guidelines on compensation while taking care of the health and wellness of your people.
Develop detailed work-from-home plans that lessen disruption to your work while taking care of children or aged parents.
Research & Tools
1. Start here. Read The Essential COVID-19 Childcare Policy for Every Organization, Yesterday
Read our recommendations and follow the steps to develop a policy that will help your employees work productively while managing care-provider responsibilities at home.