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By Yann Zopf, Public Engagement, World Economic Forum
FIVE WAYS TO LEAD: WORKFORCE PRINCIPLES FOR THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC Businesses need to respond to urgent concerns from their workforce on safety and support; The World Economic Forum is launching a new roadmap with five principles and four management imperatives
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s organizations address the longer-term implications of COVID-19, it is imperative to focus on the needs of all stakeholders, from customers to suppliers to shareholders and, specifically, employees. In the current environment, most businesses have to put in place new measures for their workforces rapidly – often with no previous comparable experiences. To help guide chief human resource officers and business
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Actions to help include empowering local managers, prioritizing personal communication and sustainably managing the shift to remote working and Stakeholder capitalism provided the framework for a responsible course of action at this pivotal moment
leaders through this unfolding crisis, the World Economic Forum has launched The Workforce Principles for the COVID-19 Pandemic. Five principles and four management imperatives are a preliminary response to the crisis. Suggested action pathways are provided along with case studies and additional resources in each section. The project was completed in collaboration with Willis Towers Watson. “This crisis presents an opportunity to take bold actions and show leadership and solidarity,” said Ms.
