Guidance for employers on flexible work arrangements, childcare support & practices during COVID-19
What you need to know about flexible work arrangements and how you can strengthen and accelerate best practices.
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Highlights
In many provinces in Thailand and many countries, authorities enforce school closure policies as part of the response to contain the COVID-19 epidemic. In addition to the impacts on children’s education, there are concerns about children’s protection and well-being as children are left alone or without adequate care as many parents still need to go to work. COVID-19 may also have negative effects on mental health and wellbeing of patients, caregivers, and the public, such as experiencing fear of the consequences of infection with a new virus and triggering stigma. Those placed in quarantine (or self-isolated) may experience boredom, loneliness, and anger. This document shall serve as a guideline
By promoting flexible working arrangements and/or support childcare, your employees will be in better position to address any childcare challenges and not be distracted by concerns about their children’s safety and wellbeing at home.
Remark: this activity is counted toward a family friendly workplace or employer is one whose policies and practices make it possible for employees and/or workers to more easily achieving work-life balance, and to fulfil both their work and family obligations.
These policies may include, but are not limited to, childcare, breastfeeding rooms, flexible work arrangements, paid leave, safe transport, and so on.
