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Managing Workforce Change & Challenges Amid the Covid-19 Pandemic
Host
Jen Geller, Senior Editor, CNBC's Workforce Executive Council
Speakers
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Former Commissioner of the Food & Drug Administration
March 20, 2020
Managing Workforce Change & Challenges Amid the Covid-19 Pandemic
Exploration of the latest on the Covid-19 and what companies should be mindful of during this pandemic.
Key Points
- There is power in having teams that can focus on day-to-day operations during a crisis, but it is also critical to have a separate team that can look at the bigger picture and make decisions about the months ahead.
- Most companies are making the same kinds of transitions. "We're in the same boat," said Lynn Oldham of Zoom about transitioning employees to remote work. Processes such as hiring, culture training, and equipment distribution are all key planning concerns currently.
