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New Executive Order, COVID-19 Quarantine CDPH Guidance

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It’s important to note that if a local health officer has recommended a quarantine or isolation period longer than the period recommended by the CDPH, employers must follow the longer period. Bianca Saad, Employment Law Counsel/Subject Matter Expert, CalChamber.

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How Businesses Can Implement a Safe Return to Work

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Public Health England expects a rise in Legionnaires’ disease , for example, which is a severe form of pneumonia which is caused by inhaling aerosols from a contaminated source and has symptoms including headaches, dry cough, fever and muscle aches. Adapt to social distancing measures. Identify potentially infectious employees.

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Manager Guide: Boosting Employee Mental Wellness

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Additionally, with shelter-in-place and social distancing measures, people are also feeling isolated during this time. According to the data, “Americans are reporting significant and sustained increases in symptoms of depression and anxiety related to the COVID-19 pandemic”. Check-in regularly with your team.

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From Pre-employment Screening to Post-employment Interviews: Strategies for Making Mental Health & Wellness a Priority Throughout the Employee Lifecycle

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Research by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) found that the number of adults reporting symptoms of anxiety or depression rose from 10% in 2019 to 40% in 2020. Many have struggled with the isolation required by social distancing restrictions or the economic uncertainty arising from reduced hours or job losses.

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COVID-19 Workplace Safety Rules Update

HRWatchdog

New Isolation, Quarantine Guidelines. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new COVID-19 guidelines on quarantine and isolation periods for asymptomatic cases. Editor’s Note: On December 30, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued new guidance on quarantine and isolation periods.

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Grief in the Workplace: Ultimate Culture Guide 

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From job loss, racial violence, or feelings of loneliness and isolation, 2020 made grief in the workplace inevitable. Although everyone grieves differently, the following are common symptoms and signs of grief in the workplace, broken down into mental, emotional, and physical categories. What is grief? Lack of productivity and focus.

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5 Ways to Build Company Culture with a Remote Workforce

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And when workers are isolated, they’re more likely to feel on their own and lose sight of their purpose at work. Consider implementing a wellness challenge like “Walkie-Talkie,” which encourages outdoor walking meetings that can be done physically together (masked and socially distanced), or virtually (via conference call and earbuds).