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In this session, originally recorded on September 28, 2021, we asked Neena Gupta, a partner at Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP, to present her five good ideas about creating a successful hybrid workplace. COVID-19 forced employers and employees to adapt to a virtual workplace. More than one and a half years into the pandemic, many employees don’t want to go back to the old ways of working, and employers are looking to find ways to create a hybrid workplace where their staff can work in the office as well as from home. Neena Gupta presents five good ideas about some of the legal, compliance, and HR issues you need to consider to make your hybrid workplace a true success. Download Neena’s presentation The podcast and transcript are provided for general information purposes only and are not legal advice. You should consult your own lawyer about your specific needs and requirements. © Gowling WLG (Canada) LLP. Five Good Ideas 1. Survey your people 2. Review your physical workspace 3. Review your employee’s remote workspace 4. Decide on your vaccination policy 5. Draft your remote workplace policy Bonus ideas 6. Re-SURVEY the workplace 7. Invest in mental health 8. Reconsider pay Resources Examples of surveys WorkTango SurveyMonkey SnapSurveys Sue Bingham, “To Make Hybrid Work, Solicit Employees’ Input,” Harvard Business Review (July 29, 2021) Public Health Ontario, “Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems in Buildings and COVID-19” Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety, “Telework / Remote Work / Working From Home,” (fact sheet) City of Toronto news release, “Toronto Medical Officer of Health strongly recommending Toronto employers institute COVID-19 vaccination policy and support workplace vaccination” KPMG, “Work from home… work from office… or both? – A Hybrid Workplace guide to successfully build and manage a flexible future of work” Communitech, “Get back to work[space]!” Government of Ontario resource Government of Canada resources Gowling WLG COVID-19 Insights