COVID-19: Practical workforce strategies for a people-first response

COVID-19 is taking the world by surprise, causing a great deal of uncertainty and raising issues that require thoughtful, people-first responses. Authorities internationally are taking decisive action to respond to this emerging public health threat, which has caused the business community to consider the adequacy of its own preparedness measures.

It is important to remember we have faced crises like this in the past and will face them again in the future. We need to be prepared, rational, and even altruistic in response. If there is disruption, there will also be recovery, so how we act in a time of crisis can also inform our long-term impact.

We have a range of practical solutions to help guide you through this seismic shift in workforce design and operation.  We look forward to working with you to focus on moments that matter, because how you lead now will leave a legacy over the longer term.

People command centre

The current situation requires an agile response. Our People Command Centre supports HR and the business to manage talent data, analysis, decisions and governance to address immediate gaps in a coordinated and consistent way.

Workforce scenario modelling

This framework helps businesses navigate the challenges of COVID-19 by providing practical options for workforce transition in response to a dynamically changing environment.

Leading virtual teams

This is a practical guide to manage a remote workforce, to ensure human capital leaders can maintain engagement, collaboration and impact.