In the middle of current adversity, where human mobility is severely impacted, one can witness a dramatic shift in the way the businesses will function in the future. Countries are grappling with historically high unemployment rates as stay-at-home-orders upended livelihoods.
Businesses need to take action in few critical areas in order to survive and flourish.
Lead, engage, upskill enable the workforce in new ways – Companies need to provide support for more flexible work options. The focus should be employees’ mental health and well- being, and skills development. Leaders need to demonstrate vulnerability, empathy and add a human touch All this can help in driving trust, binding the right talent to the organization long-term post-pandemic.