HR Expert: Businesses Should Prepare to Guard Against COVID-19

The coronavirus outbreak has been declared a global pandemic and businesses should start preparing for it now, according to experts.

March 16, 2020

March 12, 2020—COVID-19 has been declared a global pandemic. As a result, human resource experts recommend businesses start preparing for it now.

Theresa Nordstrom, a senior human resources and recruitment leader, shares general tips that businesses, including body shops, can take to prepare for the spread of COVID-19. Nordstrom believes that this is a time for more traditional companies to grow in their capacity of hiring virtual workers and in allowing their current employees the opportunities to work remotely.

Tips to prepare for COVID-19:

Start testing out technology, to see what works for your organization and its structure
Email is okay, but in today’s world there are a variety of options, from Trello to Zoom to Slack and various project management boards. Investigate these to figure out the best fit.
Schedule regular status meetings for various departments and teams.
Ensure that employees are aware of what’s expected of them, especially as they transition to perhaps occasionally joining meetings remotely.