{"id":674,"date":"2021-07-10T19:32:24","date_gmt":"2021-07-10T19:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lmja.com\/blog\/?p=674"},"modified":"2021-07-10T19:32:24","modified_gmt":"2021-07-10T19:32:24","slug":"the-challenges-of-reentry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.lmja.com\/blog\/the-challenges-of-reentry\/","title":{"rendered":"The Challenges of Reentry"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Before the COVID-19 pandemic, what did you think of when you heard the word \u201creentry\u201d? Perhaps a space shuttle returning to the Earth\u2019s atmosphere came to mind. These days, \u201creentry\u201d means something different. It\u2019s all about bringing workers back into the office in an effective and safe manner. After the challenges we\u2019ve faced over the last year and the lifestyle changes that workers have become accustomed to (and many are enjoying!), the issue of getting employees back in the workplace can be complicated and stressful.<\/p>\n

Last month, we looked at why many workers are hesitant to return to workplace life post-pandemic and we also outlined steps employees can take to ease their \u201creentry anxiety\u201d. But what can employers<\/em> do to ease workers\u2019 fears and hesitations, particularly in a tight labor market? With some planning and patience, there are a number of ways employers can make the back-to-office transition easier on everyone. Here are several suggestions:<\/p>\n