While 2021 is on the horizon, companies are still battling against the challenges 2020 brought with it. COVID-19 led to unprecedented situations, including shelter-in-place orders that made remote work practically mandatory. COVID-19, Remote Work, and the Rise of Cybersecurity COVID-19 is nothing short of a crisis, and it isn’t over yet. Many areas are seeing… Read more »
Due to COVID-19, many professionals had to adjust to working from home with little or no notice. While some flourished under these arrangements, others had a harder time adapting. Plus, over time, the stress of the pandemic became increasingly heavy. As a result, performance issues began to occur, leaving managers in a tough spot. Initially,… Read more »
While it initially took time to adapt, most professionals are now somewhat comfortable with the new normal. Over time, people slowly accepted the limitations that states put in place, and the various mandates designed to keep people safe. However, while many had hoped for a reasonably quick recovery, that isn’t likely. Additionally, many are still… Read more »
Companies have long battled against pervasive IT skills gaps. Part of what makes the situation challenging is the ever-evolving nature of technology itself. Upskilling a workforce requires a shocking amount of agility, mainly because the target is continuously changing. The must-have skills of today don’t always reflect the needs of tomorrow, increasing the overall difficulty.… Read more »
COVID-19 had a major impact on nearly every industry. For most accounting firms and departments, shifting to a work-from-home model was a necessity. Some companies had very little time to transition, often having their hands forced by state stay-at-home orders and similar events. In some cases, the shift was relatively smooth, considering the nature of… Read more »
Many companies had existing remote workforces, comprised of employees who were always telecommuting. However, COVID-19 made working from home the norm for many professionals who would usually come to the office, creating a unique paradigm. While remote work makes sense when physical distance can help keep people safe, it isn’t always conducive to team bonding.… Read more »
While COVID-19 did lead to widespread layoffs in many industries, not all businesses had to shrink their workforces. For some organizations, hiring is even necessary, ensuring they can remain productive by cultivating a robust remote team. As a result, many companies had to adjust their hiring processes to ensure they could be completed online. This… Read more »
As states continue to reopen, many offices are going to begin welcoming employees back to the workplace. Whether team members will be on-site full-time or be returning on a part-time basis, finding ways to keep the office safe is necessary. After all, the COVID-19 threat isn’t completely gone, so you can’t return to all of… Read more »
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally altered the business world. Stay-at-home orders forced companies to transition quickly, requiring them to adopt remote work models with very little notice. As a result, many managers were thrust into a new paradigm. Finding ways to lead successfully when overseeing a remote team isn’t easy. There are unique challenges that… Read more »
Today’s economic climate is daunting. Widespread unemployment has left many professionals reeling, including some who would never have guessed that their job security was at risk in any way. Additionally, even those who remain employed could be experiencing hardships, such as through hours reductions. While states are now working to reopen, the road to economic… Read more »