Working Together in the ‘New Normal’

Times of uncertainty requires a balance of careful analysis and decisive action.

That’s because - if left unchecked - uncertainty can consume ongoing mindshare which can, in turn, lead to inactivity. And teams that feel like they’re not getting things done become unhappy, which exacerbates an already tough situation.

Prior to the outbreak, many HR teams had been working to convince leadership to take on a bolder, more flexible working arrangement. The necessity for the arrangement now, as part of a business continuity plan, may be a crucial trial or litmus test for a broader, longer-term policy.

Naturally, leaders, even in high-tech companies, may be afraid of flexi-work. But the question is, how do you create a business continuity plan without flexi-work? Because, given the current circumstances, that’s now an underlying need.