Create a COVID-19 safety plan for your team offsite
Create a COVID-19 safety plan for your team offsite
BoomPop Team · 10/4/2022
When planning any company event, especially one that includes domestic and potentially international travel, it’s crucial to know how you’re going to keep attendees safe and healthy in the midst of COVID-19.
Although restrictions like social distancing and masking have largely lifted, it’s still important to be prepared for the impact of one or multiple guests contracting the virus.
Here are few tips to help make your event safer.
Identify and follow official health guidelines
The most important part of your COVID-19 safety plan is to identify and adhere to the latest guidance from relevant health authorities in the area your event is taking place. That spans all the way from national authorities like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention down to state, county, and city level guidelines.
While most parts of the U.S. have now lifted restrictions related to social distancing, masking, and gathering sizes, it’s important to gather and share up-to-date information with your attendees and monitor any potential changes. Many public health authorities offer text and email notification services that can help you keep up with the latest news.
Collect attendee sentiment
When it comes to COVID-19 safety, everyone has different levels of comfort and caution based on their unique circumstances.
Those who are immunocompromised or live with someone whose health is vulnerable may have a different set of standards than the general population, so collecting and recognizing differences in sentiment around safety should be a key part of your planning process.
Sharing a pre-event survey and discussing responses with attendees can be an excellent way to align on expectations.
Be prepared
Make your safety plans and expectations clear
Consider whether testing, masking, symptom check-ins, or other precautions are right for your event
Create a communication plan in the event someone tests positive
Have a care and support plan for attendees who may get sick
Prepare your team and organization for potential work disruptions
Find safe and fun ways to bring your team together
BoomPop’s planning experts can help you navigate the complexities of planning a safe event that takes your entire team’s needs into consideration. Reach out today.
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