Let’s Get Down to Business

Business leaders weigh in on back-to-work plans

Washington State Department of HealthFollow

May 26 · 2 min read

There’s a lot at stake for businesses as they develop new methods and tactics to keep employees and customers safe.

The Department of Health hosted a micro-summit to discuss the evolving workplace. The event featured business leaders from the Seattle Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Building Industry Association of Washington, Washington Department of Labor & Industries, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Amazon, Washington State Department of Commerce and Alaska Airlines.

If you own a business or are involved in employer back-to-work plans, you may be thinking about how to conduct business in the future. Check out the webinar recording to learn the top tips for office transitions from Washington state business experts.

As you watch, keep in mind that this webinar was recorded on April 29, 2021. Some of the information may be outdated following the new CDC guidance about fully vaccinated individuals and masks. We encourage you to visit here for the latest information.

Helping your employees understand the virus and the pandemic is critical. There are many resources to guide you, including the Department of Labor & Industries’ COVID-19 Safety Resources guide.

But remember, as the experts shared, there is not a one-size-fits-all plan for every workplace. The Department of Labor & Industries’ no-cost consulting program can help solve problems unique to your business. The Department of Commerce continues to offer programs like ScaleUp and Thrive!. Additional federal grant information is available on their website.

More information

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Check the state’s COVID-19 website for up-to-date and reliable info at coronavirus.wa.gov.

The COVID-19 vaccine is now available to everyone 12 and older. For more information about the vaccine, visit CovidVaccineWA.org and use the vaccine locator tool to find an appointment. The COVID-19 vaccine is provided at no cost to you.

Answers to your questions or concerns about COVID-19 in Washington state may be found at our website. You can also contact the Department of Health call center at 1–800–525–0127 and press # from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday, and 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday — Sunday and observed state holidays.

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