While COVID-19 persists, economies are gradually opening up and companies everywhere are working through how best to return additional workers to the workplace. But it’s complex. You must balance economic, logistical, and employee health and safety standards in a constantly changing environment. It is a major change initiative that, like all change initiatives, requires two-way communications and employee engagement. Join us to review a practical framework that will help you strategically design and communicate your plan, including anticipating the unexpected. And learn how global technology distribution company Tech Data is thinking about its own plan that will bring the company to a very different place than it was before the pandemic.
You will learn how to develop a strategic “Return to the Workplace” plan that:
June 25, 2020
11am ET / 4pm GMT
60 min
Precillia Redmond
Founder & Principal, Maeve Consulting, LLC
Laura Stewart
Director, Global Internal Communications & Digital Engagement
Claudeane Frank
Global Social Media & Digital Engagement Manager
In today’s competitive business landscape, it’s increasingly important to showcase the impact and value of internal communication efforts. IC teams that use data-driven strategies can ensure their communications contribute to business success—and, most importantly, that they have the proof to back it up.
It’s time for a strategic communications reset. Strategic focus is key to company success, yet half of internal comms executives say they don’t strategize to deliver their top priorities.
The debate over the return to the office remains divided, with opinions on whether to return—or in what capacity to return—split across the board. Regardless of whether the return is mandatory or voluntary, it will be doomed if the office experience is subpar. If the in-person environment fails to meet employees’ needs and expectations, it will inevitably lead to low morale and poor engagement, making it difficult to retain and attract top talent.
