As companies plan for a return to the workplace, they'll have to consider a combination of factors, including business needs, safety concerns and the individual comfort levels of their employees.

It's been one year since the global pandemic forced many businesses to take their workplaces virtual. Chatting via screens has become commonplace, but managers especially have faced new challenges in managing their employees when they can't meet in person. These challenges have forced managers to become more present and creative as they seek to provide workers with what they need.

Related: Adapting employee benefits for a remote world

Tara Wolckenhauer Tara Wolckenhauer currently serves as divisional vice president, Human Resources at ADP, supporting corporate functions and several business units.  Prior to this role, Tara served as Vice President, Global HR Strategy & Planning at ADP. 

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