To fend off the looming economic crisis, organizations are naturally turning to staff cutbacks. But now is the time to consider avoiding COVID layoffs.
While layoffs may be the
most obvious course of action, what happens if a new vaccine arrives in the next few months? Will you suddenly need the very same loyal, experienced and skilled employees you just disposed of? With all the adverse impact on morale that inevitably comes with it?
If companies simply fire those key workers who put themselves in harm’s way to keep operations running, manning transport systems and maintaining and guarding office spaces, employers are bound to face scrutiny unlike any before — not just from shareholders but from the public too.
If less drastic avenues haven’t been explored and considered before resorting to mass layoffs, reputational damage is but one of the many hurdles you’re likely to face.
Fortunately, there are alternatives!
