SINGAPORE - When the circuit breaker ends, all companies - including those resuming operations in the first two phases of the economy's reopening - should adopt working from home as a default option.
To reduce the risk of Covid-19 transmission in the community, employees who must work from office and those visiting workplaces should minimise socialising in the first two phases of the economy's re-opening. "Employers must ensure employees do not socialise or congregate in groups at the workplace, including during meals or breaks. Employers should not organise social gatherings outside the workplace, and also remind employees not to socialise both during or outside working hours," added MOM.
Some businesses had also given feedback that the temperature screening processes that were initially outlined by the authorities could be duplicative. For instance, they could be tenants of a unit in an office building where screening is already conducted, and it may not make sense for temperature screening to be conducted again before an employee enters the unit.
MOM also gave more updates on safety measures that are required when workers are ferried in transport provided by employers, such as private buses, vans and lorries.
How many companies will follow this, there are plenty of reasons. Unless still suspend their business...