The COVID-19 pandemic forced us to address the question, "How do we modernize our physical workplace to make it safer for our employees?" Indeed, there has never been a more critical time for organizations to commit to innovating and revolutionising their workplaces, work practices and employee benefits in order to meet employee experience and changing demands.

There is also the question of implementing remote work solutions, where there is no one-size-fits-all plan. Companies must navigate numerous legal considerations, which are often complicated by employees who have moved between jurisdictions. This creates new tax obligations/risks, employment exposure, business registration requirements, and more.

While some companies will maintain their physical office space and keep employees tied to their office location, others are looking at more radical change – minimizing or even eliminating physical office space and allowing employees to work remotely on a permanent basis. Some others are considering and planning for hybrid working arrangements, with parts of their workforces reporting physically and parts working remotely.

How should we deal with all these? Join us in episode 3 of our HR Series called Employment Law and Workplace Safety Transformation this coming 30 September 2021, 2:00-3:30 p.m. as we discuss these topics:

• Vaccinations and Alternative Working Arrangements during COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccination-related policies
• DOLE Safety Seal Certification and Implementing the Program Guidelines
• Driving Employee Benefits and Business Transformation during the Pandemic and Beyond. Local Trends 2022 – 2023 around benefits portfolio management and managing the employee experience

We look forward to seeing you at the HR Series!