A large number of businesses around the world are expecting profits and supply chain interruptions as a result of the covid 19 pandemic and resulting quarantines. Here are some tips to keep your employees working and minimizing the negative effects to your bottom line.
Let Your Employees Work from Home
If at all possible, move your workforce online. This may require investing in better technology for meetings, phone calls and staying connected to both clients and other team members. If you need help with this piece, reach out to Mobile Goods to learn how we can help.
Allow for More Work Flexibility
Since the majority of schools and daycares are closed for the time being, it’s essential to be aware of the new challenges your employees may be facing in terms of working without having access to childcare. Where possible, let your employees pick their own days or hours to work, and consider implementing a contingency plan in case an emergency comes up. This may also mean shifting priorities on projects to make more room for issues that arise as a result of the virus.
Set Realistic Expectations and Be Transparent with Your Clients
At this point, there is no one who has not been affected by the pandemic in some way. Be clear with your clients if deadlines are going to change, or how to get in touch with the company if that has shifted. The more transparent you are up front, the more your clients will be willing to continue to work with you. This may include sending emails to clients, plus updating voicemail messages, social media and your website.
Create a Long-Term Strategy
At this point, no one knows how long the quarantine will last. Instead of creating a patchwork of solutions that assumes everyone will be back at work in a month, create a long-term plan that assumes repercussions for the next 6 months to a year. Work on how to move your sales strategy online, and how to provide safe social distancing if your business requires employees to come to the workplace. Implement a policy and strategy for more in-depth cleaning.
Ready to take the next steps to safeguard your enterprise business’ future? Contact Mobile Goods today to learn how we can help.