Sean Brown:Are there other trends beyond the impact of the pandemic affecting the future of work? Susan Lund:The disruptions are coming from three broad sets of trends. First, COVID-19 accelerated a shift to remote work and virtual meetings. Even after the pandemic, most companies are plannin...
The pandemic’s impact on the transport sector had to be dealt with quickly and efficiently as the global economy – as well as the transportation of medicine, medical equipment, and basic necessities – hinged on it. Shipping carriers took important measures to navigate the pandemic...
“Sometimes I’ll get to a point where I’m like, ‘I’m so tired, I’ll have to go part-time to make it all work,’” said Lee Dunham, a lawyer who lives in Delaware. Since the pandemic started, Dunham has been mostly responsible for her 10-month-old daughter during t...
They had to switch from single, large offices with hundreds of staff to a workforce that was dispersed to their homes, with employees potentially struggling to find the space to operate effectively. Larger contact centres were the most affected on the infrastructure side – 45% reported challenging...
DHL Express is a trusted shipping carrier that diversified its operations to meet the unprecedented demands wrought by COVID-19 on transportation. Though the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on shipping cannot be understated, DHL Express has helped businesses regain access to the glo...
Separately, according to the website The Information, Uber is considering layoffs as it copes with a sharp decline in its ride-hailing business due to the coronavirus pandemic. The report says that as much as 20% of Uber's workforce, or about 5,400 workers, may be affected...
As part of their immediate focus on continuity, organizations need to measure the impact of COVID-19 on the workforce. Start by quickly identifying which employees are mobile, both locally and globally, and then determine whether they’ve been in or near known pandemic hot spots for any r...
Essential but Ill-Prepared: How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affects the Mental Health of the Grocery Store Workforce.doi:10.1177/00333549211045817Brian M MayerMona AroraSabrina HelmMelissa BarnettSAGE PublicationsSage CA: Los Angeles, CA
Some sectors were hit particularly hard, however. Among survey respondents, all automotive and nearly all (97%) industrial products companies said the pandemic has had a negative effect on them. In addition, 47% of all companies reported the pandemic disrupted their workforce. While many employees...
Learning will be driven by all three elements — social changes, technological advancement, and content. One cannot be independent of the other. The social changes driven by the pandemic have affected the way we work and the way we develop our employees. Future proofing of employees and developi...