If you work in inclusion and diversity (I&D) at the moment, you’re probably concerned that years of progress could be lost within a short space of time. Senior teams are focusing on the here and now: reacting to fast-changing government advice, trying to keep day-to-day business running virtually, and attempting to salvage business as we all deal with the continued financial fall-out of the coronavirus. Continue reading Inclusion and diversity during a crisis? We’ve been here before!
Much of the world’s population has been forced to work remotely, some for the first time, and all under difficult, unprecedented circumstances. Even as some restrictions ease and some people are returning to their workplaces, it is clear that, for many organisations, there will be a permanent increase in home working. For some, it makes economic sense. For others, it is a necessity to protect their own health or that of vulnerable family members and, for some, continued child care. It has never been more important then, that leaders appreciate the varying pressures on their people and support their wellbeing. Continue reading Nine ways to lead your employees’ wellbeing remotely
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced organisations to undergo significant change and adjust to an unexpected new reality. From adapting products or services to adopting new technology to run their business, in a matter of weeks organisations have undergone levels of change that, pre-crisis, we wouldn’t have thought possible in years. Continue reading How to craft your job post COVID-19
In just a matter of weeks, the world of work has been shaken by more change and uncertainty than it has experienced in an entire generation. The COVID-19 crisis is forcing organisations around the world to transform their business models, find new ways of working and question their very purpose in what feels like the blink of an eye. Continue reading How leaders can demonstrate trust in their people during difficult times
We are in highly uncertain and challenging times – times that none of us could have predicted. It is precisely because of this unpredictability that leaders and managers must start preparing now for what is likely to be a very different tomorrow. Continue reading How to prioritise employee upskilling during COVID-19 and beyond
The global COVID-19 crisis has already transformed the way in which we work in such a short space of time. As the situation continues to develop and the road to recovery is expected to be a long one, business leaders and professionals must adapt and be agile to the challenges that are presented to them on a daily basis, with valuable lessons to be learned along the way.
In this episode, I will be speaking with Simon Lance, Managing Director for Hays Greater China, to gather his valuable insights from the last four months and the considerations for business leaders going forward.
Continue reading Podcast 16: What lessons can leaders learn from the COVID-19 crisis?
As the restrictions that were put in place across the world to combat COVID-19 begin to be lifted and plans to transition back into the office are underway, we can expect a very different workplace to the one we left behind and a different way of working. So, what do HR departments need to consider as they begin this transition? Continue reading Six considerations for HR leaders when switching to a hybrid working model
