Be sure to communicate policiespromptly and clearly. Providerationale for the policies. Forguidance on frequently answeredquestions, refer to HydroNetEnsure contact information foremployees is up-to-date whileworking remotelyPick up the phone when you havean important message to deliverand you want to ensure it isunderstood

Employees will likely be exposed toconflicting information and feelanxious or confused about the bestcourse of action.

SET EXPECTATIONS FOR HOW THETEAM WILL WORK TOGETHER

Establish clear guidelines andnorms for performance (metrics)and communication, while workingthrough this transition. Help them to stay focused byproviding regular feedback andcoaching

Most of our employees are not usedto working from home on a regularbasis – they are facing a change intheir work structure.

As recent developments with COVID-19 have impacted the way we typicallywork, collaborate, and manage our teams, we wanted to share some quick and

easy ways to manage through the transition.

CLEAR & PROMPTCOMMUNICATION

TIPS FOR MANAGINGEMPLOYEES DURING COVID-19

If employees need an accommodation during thistime, please reach out to your HR business partnerfor guidance. For more information and updates on

COVID- 19, refer to HydroNet.

Avoid micromanaging – trust youremployees to deliver on their tasksIf employees are achieving theirresults, collaborating with eachother and supporting theirstakeholders, they are doing theirjob Understand that adjustment takestime and allow for a learningprocess

The sudden change in yourmanagement practice may leave youworried about disruptions to theworkflow.

Schedule regular touchpoints withyour team, either as a group orindividually, to check in on how theyare feeling and to help with anyroadblocks they are facing with work

Set aside time to speak to your teamabout personal/non-work relatedtopics

As recent developments with COVID-19 have impacted the way we typicallywork, collaborate, and manage our teams, we wanted to share some quick and

easy ways to manage through the transition.

FOCUS ON OUR DELIVERABLES

TIPS FOR MANAGINGEMPLOYEES DURING COVID-19

ENGAGE YOUR REMOTEEMPLOYEES, EVERY DAY

If employees need an accommodation during thistime, please reach out to your HR business partnerfor guidance. For more information and updates on

COVID- 19, refer to HydroNet.

Ensure the requirement to requestovertime approval continues to befollowed

Maintain call-in procedure for sickleave (contact supervisor beforestart of regular hours), time-offrequests for personal appointments,or vacation requests

Use discretion when decliningvacation or time off requests, keepin mind the changes in workloadand team needs during this time

As recent developments with COVID-19 have impacted the way we typicallywork, collaborate, and manage our teams, we wanted to share some quick and

easy ways to manage through the transition.

TIPS FOR MANAGINGEMPLOYEES DURING COVID-19

If employees need an accommodation during thistime, please reach out to your HR business partnerfor guidance. For more information and updates on

COVID- 19, refer to HydroNet.

SICK LEAVE, REQUESTS FORVACATION AND APPROVALS FOROVERTIME