Stock illustration: Umbrella protecting businessmen from Covid

As the U.S. economy continues to reopen in fits and starts, businesses are turning their attention to making their physical locations as safe as possible for returning employees and customers. Although much is still unknown about combating Covid-19, it is clear that businesses should consider several basic courses of action in preparing, implementing, and managing a return to on-site work during the coronavirus era.

Note that the actions we describe below do not encompass an exhaustive list. Every organization must assess a variety of factors that are specific to its business, with the understanding that many of these factors will remain in flux until spread of the virus is brought under control. Local conditions—including employee and manager sentiment, market needs, regulatory requirements, and cultural practices—are continuously evolving. State health department websites are a good starting point for determining the current state and local restrictions and regulations that the company must follow.

Companies should regularly confer with legal counsel and medical professionals, as well as routinely monitoring the directives and guidance from government and health authorities, to stay up to date on the ever-evolving knowledge base around Covid-19. Nevertheless, safety, finance, and risk management staff can use the following list of considerations to help guide decision-making around minimizing the spread of the virus while mitigating its impact on the business.

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