Friday, March 06, 2020
Smart
Trader Joe's, the lifestyle grocery chain, has long been known for its smart employee policies and this is another one. It is paying for additional sick leave time for employees in order to prevent Covid-19 from entering its stores. A worker with a fever and shortness of breath need only check with the store manager then depart until 24 hours after being symptom-free. This ensures that employees will come forward rather than working through their illness and infecting others. Other companies have told their workers to stay home but have not extended sick leave with pay. The seriousness of the situation cannot be overstated. One ill employee on the retail floor can infect dozens of customers and turn into a hot spot. Trader Joe's understands that and is making an extra effort to prevent it from happening. It is intelligent employee relations and PR.
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