These Are The Most Crucial Lessons COVID Has Taught Us
This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has turned just about every workplace upside down. As many Americans are slowly returning to work, businesses are adjusting to a new normal. However, there are some critical lessons that need to be taken away from the COVID crisis and carried beyond.
1. Prepare for the Next Crisis
First, every company needs to be prepared for a large-scale crisis like the pandemic. Whatever your company needs to be prepared and not crippled for the next global crisis, do that. Create policies and plans in the event another pandemic occurs. It is also a good idea to stock up on any materials your business may need that was difficult to get during this time.
2. Invest in Technology
The next biggest lesson that has stemmed from the COVID crisis is the need to invest in technology. One of the biggest reasons so many businesses lagged when the pandemic hit is because of the major transition into working from home. Instead, investing the time and money into learning the technology can save your employees from having to train on-the-go.
Other businesses needed to invest in tech to be able to better reach their customers. Many brick-and-mortar businesses needed to establish a way to take orders, deliveries, and communicate virtually. Now, companies will have these things in place.
3. Be Adaptable to Change
Just like technology is changing at a fast pace, the business world is too. It is important for your business plans to be able to shift. Have a Plan B, create backup sources of income for the company, and discover ways to retool your services.
During the pandemic, many manufacturers shifted to making ventilators, face masks, and other essential items. Being able to adapt to the demand is what saved many of them from closing their doors during this time.
4. Sick Employees Must Stay Home
Another key takeaway from the pandemic is that your sick employees must stay home. Prior to COVID-19, many people would attend work sick or with a cold. Now, more than ever, it is important to stress that sick employees should stay at home.
Increasingly, employers are offering more paid sick leave or paid time off to encourage sick employees to stay at home. It is also a good idea to construct policies around workplace health and safety.
5. Communication is Key
Throughout all of this, communication has been crucial for employers and their teams. Maintaining a good connection with your employees gives them peace-of-mind when it comes to job security. It will also help increase productivity and ensure projects stay on task.
The pandemic made many companies realize their communication efforts were less-than-desirable. They invested more time into communication tools and platforms to stay in touch with their team and to allow their team to connect with one another.
We Can Help You Navigate This Pandemic
COVID changed the way every company is handling everything from sales to recruiting new hires. Consulting with a recruitment agency like GoSource can help you ensure you have access to great talent in your industry through the pandemic and beyond. Contact us to see how we can assist your business.
