The impact of Covid-19 on the world of work
The world of work is being profoundly impacted by the Coronavirus. Leaders must adapt to the 'new norm', but what does that entail? And what's required from businesses to deliver and thrive? Our People and Organisation Development team share their views.
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How do corporates preserve their culture, and their organisational identity in this digitally driven, remote world? It's a question that Investec has been grappling with, and want to provide some tips for other businesses navigating the same conundrum. Dr Marc Kahn, global head of people and organisation at Investec leads our discussion.
Video: Leadership during COVID-19
The crisis and the subsequent lockdown means that the requirements and expectations of leaders have changed. A high degree of empathy and understanding of each individual's circumstances is crucial as workers are forced to navigate working from home, uncertainty of position and place, high levels of anxiety and feelings of vulnerability.
The crisis and the subsequent lockdown means that the requirements and expectations of leaders have changed. A high degree of empathy and understanding of each individual's circumstances is crucial as workers are forced to navigate working from home, uncertainty of position and place, high levels of anxiety and feelings of vulnerability.
Flexible and remote working after the pandemic will be readily accepted, and so balancing work and familial responsibilities will be easier. That's a win for the future.
When moving from crisis into trauma, defence mechanisms start to fail. We need to help leaders to support their people in those circumstances.
Shifts in recruitment practices, working hours, leadership requirements, and how corporates value and reward employees are just some of the things Investec leaders predict will change in the working world post Covid-19.
Shifts in recruitment practices, working hours, leadership requirements, and how corporates value and reward employees are just some of the things Investec leaders predict will change in the working world post Covid-19.
Recruitment will no longer be locally based. We will be able to hire people from across the world. So the places that you'll look for skill will be totally different.
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