Health & Wellbeing | What's next after a worker tests positive?

Whilst the entire world has been thrown into damage management contingencies with the swift implementation of remote working, new developments in Government measures to navigate on an almost daily basis and, in some cases, a downturn in business that sadly has led to widespread redundancies and furloughs, the vast majority of these measures have been more preventative.

Yes, all employers have been affected by the current COVID-19 pandemic, yet very few will have actually had to directly handle a confirmed case of the disease. However, the UK is far from over the bell curve of coronavirus, and the sobering reality is that in the coming weeks and months, you may have to deal with the concept of staff contracting the virus.

So, in a hypothetical sense, let’s say that your employee tests positive with coronavirus. What do you do now?

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Whilst your mind may well be racing with the implications for the news, it’s essential to realise that this person isn’t just a professional. They have a family and potentially people who depend on them, so showing compassion, and not just thinking about the business ramifications is essential. When the news is presented to you, the absolute first step is to be sympathetic and hear what they have to say. They’ll be anxious, scared and unsure about what the future holds.