How COVID-19 Is Rewriting the Future of Business and Work

According to the management and consulting firm McKinsey & Company, COVID-19 will have cost the world between $16 and $35 trillion by 2025. While the pandemic led to approximately 114 million layoffs worldwide, you can look at one positive note: It reformed many businesses and work environments for the better.

Keep reading to learn how COVID-19 reshaped businesses and how we look at employee staffing.

Remote work

Working from home during lockdowns was both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, it eliminated brutal commutes for many workers. But on the other hand, it led to feelings of isolation for folks whose only daily interactions were with coworkers.

As a staffing company, we choose to look at remote work from the bright side. Working from home—which is still commonplace worldwide—allows employees to work from anywhere they have an internet connection. Workers can spend more time at home with their families or even take a little vacation without needing to request time off.

Staggered work schedules

Many companies that aren’t still fully remote have moved to staggered schedules. So instead of having a full office of employees, offices may be at 75 percent capacity, 50 percent capacity or less. This more staggered office schedule helps ensure social distancing and reduces the chance of illness spreading throughout the company.

During recruitment, a staffing company should be upfront with their candidates in letting them know that they may not be able to work in the office five days per week.

Technological adaptivity

The standard team meeting of everyone sitting in a conference room has gone out the window. Instead, more companies are turning towards virtual conferencing solutions to relay information to the team. This has prompted companies to rethink and update their current technology.

Video conferencing software now must be installed on everyone’s computer, and each computer needs to have a quality camera to allow employees to interact in the virtual meeting. Of course, hopping on a conference call is still an option, but video conferences are much more productive, especially for employees who have trouble focusing without a visual aid.

Are your staffing needs being met?

We’ve seen an uptick in hiring activity so far in 2021. If your company is hiring, turn to Key Technical Resources, Inc. to meet your employee staffing needs. Here are a few reasons to work with us instead of trying to go it alone:

• Wide range of industries: From accounting and finance to the IT field, we’re your one-stop shop for all of your staffing needs. Turn to us to fill all of your open roles before posting dozens of different jobs on LinkedIn or other recruiting websites.
• Proven reputation: With over 30 years of experience, our company is committed to forming strong relationships with our clients and finding top-tier candidates. When you partner with us, you can rest easy knowing you’ll receive the best candidates for your open positions.

If we sound like the best staffing company for your needs, we’d love to hear more about what you’re looking for. Reach out to our team to get started finding top-tier candidates for your business.

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