woman at office wearing mask, using hand sanitizer, socially distanced from coworker With masks and distancing and handwashing, we've decreased influenza this season by 99% — so it's possible that some of these public health measures will serve us well post-pandemic, too. (Photo: Shutterstock)

When I go out on a cold day, I take a layered approach to staying warm. Sometimes the sun will come out, and I can take off a layer. Sometimes the wind will make me grateful that I have one more layer. Employers should take a similar approach to protecting employees, customers and the community from COVID-19. As many employers contemplate returning remote workers to the workplace, employers need multiple different but complementary approaches to keep them safe.

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