“Frequent, credible and transparent communication with your employees during times of disruption is essential for achieving a smooth and controlled response during a pandemic. ”
COVID-19: Top priorities for HR leaders revealed
The Gartner survey shows that organisations, trying to balance employee needs with financial realities, are employing a variety of approaches to time-off policies in response to COVID-19. Nearly half (48%) of employers require employees to use sick leave first, then vacation leave and finally potential PTO for coronavirus absences.