March 26, 2020
During these unprecedented times, employees in food production should know you are there for them. Food and agriculture workers are considered essential employees and are permitted to work, even under state or federal shelter-in-place orders.
However, the well-being and safety of your employees should be the top priority as we all continue to work through this global pandemic.
It’s important for companies not to panic, but rather to plan and prepare. We strongly recommend you create an emergency contingency plan that will support your company should available staffing become limited. Outline the steps the organization is taking on behalf of its employees, such as:
As employers, it is imperative that you are constantly communicating with your employees, especially as most of them are essential workers and will continue working through the pandemic.
Your employees are your most important asset. Without proper guidance and communication, your business cannot function properly during this time. Take care of your employees so that they can continue to serve our customers, communities and businesses.
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