84% of employees are said to be concerned about returning to physical workplaces during the pandemic and 45% of U.S employers note that they are struggling to get workers back to workplaces because of fear of getting sick [1]. So, it’s easy to assume that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a powerful impact on the way we work.
Now that working from home, where possible, has been our way of life over the last few months, the idea of returning to the office may bring with it some worries - we’re here to ensure you that it doesn’t have to be that way. In fact, with LetsGetChecked’s home COVID-19 kit, testing for the Coronavirus and future routine testing can make your return to the workplace a painless process.
Getting back to work: C-Suite Executives, HR, and Employees
Entering physical workspaces isn’t as easy as it was this time last year. In fact, there are a variety of health and safety concerns to consider from every level of the company, maintaining these measures is crucial when taking steps towards returning to your office desk.
C-Suite Executives
According to a report conducted by West Monroe, 26% of C-Suite Executives don’t expect their company operations to stabilize from the crisis until 2021 or beyond and a further 21% have noted that managing their business through self-distancing and flexible scheduling is one of their biggest ‘return to work challenges’ [2].
Our solution
LetsGetChecked has worked with some of the biggest names in the enterprise, aviation, and sports markets by helping to support organizations getting back to work. Our corporate testing options are available to help in supporting efforts in managing flexible scheduling by supplying regular updates on your employee health. This end-to-end COVID-19 testing solution is FDA-authorized and requires a gentle and non-invasive lower nasal swab that can be self-collected.
HR
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), permits that employers make it mandatory for employees to be tested for the Coronavirus before returning to work [3]. Taking into consideration the availability of tests as well as the number of employees, this can become quite the task for those working in HR departments to organize.
Our solution
With LetsGetChecked’s at-home COVID-19 test, employees can self-collect their samples from the comfort of their own home with secure results available within 24-72 hours after the samples reach our lab. This is an end-to-end solution with no hidden costs, making the entire testing process a lot easier to manage for HR departments.
Employees
The majority of people have become very familiar with working from home, so as we begin to migrate back into our office spaces, it’s understandable that concerns around health and wellbeing may arise. With a new study revealing that 39% of employees cited that their company has introduced no new health and safety technology, employees potential health and wellbeing concerns are more than reasonable [4].
Our Solution
LetsGetChecked supports free shipping both ways as well as fast, accurate results. Official lab reports are easily downloadable to your phone for proof of a negative result if needed. Our app is also a tool that can be utilized to help in regularly assessing and monitoring employee COVID-19 status.
How it works
1. Order your kit online
Complete our quick online assessment. If eligible, your test will be shipped to your home free of charge from our FDA registered manufacturing facility.
2. Collect your sample
Collect your sample from the comfort of your own home using the step by step guide provided. This is a gentle and non-invasive process - not too different from using a cotton swab to clean the inside of your nose.
3. Return your sample
Return your sample using our free express UPS shipping service. We will keep in touch through email and SMS to keep you updated throughout the process.
4. Laboratory PCR-test
Your swab sample will be sent to our high complexity CLIA-certified laboratory for full analysis by our team of clinical scientists.
5. Results
We aim to deliver your results to your secure online account within 24-72 hours after we receive your sample. An official lab report will be provided along with your results that you will be able to use as proof should you need it.
6. Medical support
Your health record is reviewed in real-time by a LetsGetChecked medical team member and additional support services will be provided to you as needed to help guide you on your next steps.
References
- Business Wire. New Study Reveals 84% of Employees Concerned About Returning to the Physical Workplace During COVID-19 Pandemic. Online: Businesswire.com, 2020
- SHRM Executive Network. Resources and Tools. Online: SHRM.org, 2020
- West Monroe. C-Suite Poll: Challenges to Re-Entry and Long-Term Impacts of COVID-19. Online: Westmonroepartners.com, 2020
- SHRM Executive Network. Resources and Tools. Online: SHRM.org, 2020
- Business Wire. New Study Reveals 84% of Employees Concerned About Returning to the Physical Workplace During COVID-19 Pandemic. Online: Businesswire.com, 2020
