For many remote employers in 2022, permitting their team to work remotely has created unforeseen challenges. One of the costliest challenges is related to remote workers and returning equipment. Especially when workers may leave their job under unfavorable circumstances, there are often complications with returning company property. Many employees are returning to the office space full-time or on a hybrid basis, and sometimes still not returning company property. These employees may be enjoying the option of a home office or simply have forgotten to return laptops, cell phones, headsets, etc. MP’s HR experts share what employers and human resource departments should know about remote employees and best practices for the return of company equipment. Read the article to:
• Learn five steps employers may take now to retrieve missing property
• Get proven strategies for preventing the loss of company property
• Find out how to avoid noncompliance with state laws when requesting missing property
• Determine if charging the employee (or ex-employee) the cost of missing equipment is a viable course of action