b'BUSINESS CONTINUITY BEST PRACTICESMeunier is a firm adherent of the idea that teleworkMeunier says best practices for teleworking need toutilized through an Employee Manual and Bestbe included in your Employee Manual; it should not Practices checklistcan provide not only for the bestbe an afterthought but should be considered with as use of current human resources but also is, and willmuch attention as any other aspect of your human increasingly be, an important tool in attracting theresources policies.employees you want to your organization. Offering a potential employee the option to work at hometoVery important in relation to the pandemic, says telework at least part of the timecould make theMeunier, is that as employees begin to transition to difference between the employee going to youryour officeas health authorities deem permissibleit company or going elsewhere, he says.is critical that your company undertake a review of what worked and did not work in teleworking. That SECTOR HR CHALLENGESway you can begin to build a set of guidelines and Best The sewer and watermain industry is working to attractPractices that works well for your organization. new employees by highlighting the sector as a viable and well-paying career with opportunities at everyEMPLOYEE MANUALlevel. A challenge is to attract new employees onsite,Meunier says some best practices and mandatory items and also within the administrative and consultingthat should be incorporated into your Employee Manual components of your company.regarding telework should include the following: While the bulk of the sectors workforce will performThe employee must have a onsite work, attracting the best and brightest to yourdedicated workspace. company will include employees, in some positions,During the pandemic, as who may prefer to work from home at least part ofemployees hastily set up work-the time.place areas within their homes, clients have been extremely accommodating when they hear OFFERING A POTENTIAL EMPLOYEE THEchildren, dogs, the clank of cooking utensils, etc. However, when teleworking is incorpo-OPTION TO WORK AT HOMETO TELEWORKrated as part of your companys Business Continuity Plan, it should be made mandatory that the employeeCOULD MAKE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEENhave a dedicated and quiet space in which to work. Ensure your employees THE EMPLOYEE GOING TO YOUR COMPANYtechnology is up to the job. Generally, it is wise to provide OR GOING ELSEWHEREyour remote employees with the equipment they need, just as -Robert Meunier,if they were in the office. Not only will they have the necessary Maestro Technologies Inc. tools for their jobs, but you will A partner you can trustManaging the success of your construction business can be challenging in todays evolving marketplace.When you partner with Aviva for your surety needs, you can count on us to provide you with: Expert advice and consultation for your specific project Our commitment to help you meet your business goals A stable partnership focused on the long-termWith more than 100 years of expertise behind us, you can trust Aviva as your valued business partner. Contact your broker to learn more.avivacanada.comInsuranceHome | Auto | Leisure & Lifestyle | Business | SuretyAviva and the Aviva logo are trademarks used under license by the licensor.H 2 OSWCASpring 2020 27'