Now, more than ever - business leaders are in this together. There are so many questions around how to handle the ever-changing business landscape when it comes to COVID-19.
- What is the best way to handle pandemic recovery?
- How do you keep employees safe?
- How can your company support this new hybrid work model, with some employees working remotely from home and some in the office?
- How do you plan to bring employees back to the office?
Everyone can agree that it is vital to protect your employees while navigating business operations’ new normal.
In the spirit of transparency with our customers, partners, and own employees, T1V has shared its own Business Continuity and Pandemic Recovery Plan to support this effort.
Our multi-phase pandemic recovery plan explores best practices in human resources and operations while highlighting tangible solutions for employees’ reentry to work.
Phase 1 of the plan begins when the state’s Stay-At-Home order concludes, and Phase 2 and Phase 3 starting after specific triggers (for example, less than ‘X’ number of active cases in the area, or when county public schools are reopened).
We previously explained the necessity of a strong communication plan of prevention guidelines to employees.
Another key factor in the plan is to determine critical business processes for the company to operate. This determination is significant as it dictates which employees need to be in the office, versus if they are able to work remotely.
Caption: Example of Critical Business Processes for the Company to Operate during Phase 1
The above table can be broken down into 3 key steps:
- Step 1: identify key processes - What tasks need to be completed so that business can carry on as usual?
- Step 2: Identify which process belongs to which department - Who is responsible for the completion of the operation? Some departments may have multiple tasks, and others may have a singular goal.
- Step 3: Designate business teams as on-site or remote - Is it easiest if employees from this department complete the process from the office? Is it possible for them to effectively work from home to get the job done?
You’ll want to keep in mind the overall headcount of employees, and adjust the numbers of on-site employees according to the recommended guidelines from the CDC and state regulations. Staggering number of employees, for example - having A Days and B Days - where different employees come into the office to work is a safe way to reduce headcount in the office.
The dual goal here is always to keep employees healthy while ensuring business operations continue as effectively and safely as possible.
To learn more about best practices in pandemic recovery, watch the webinar highlighting T1V’s response to COVID-19, which includes an overview of T1V’s own Business Continuity and Pandemic Recovery Plan presented by Melissa Duncan. The webinar is available on-demand now.
Additional reading:
- Working From Home: How to Make the Transition More Productive
- My WFH Unfair Advantage
- Host a Digital Town Hall Company Meeting with ThinkHub Collaboration Software
- T1V to Host Webinar Covering Best Practices for Multi-Phase Coronavirus Pandemic Disaster Business Continuity and Recovery Plans
- Best Practices in Pandemic Recovery: Create a Communication Plan of COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines