451 Research Blog It’s time for businesses to get on the front foot with their COVID-19 response

Blog Contributed by: Chris Marsh, Research Director, Workforce ProductivityThe COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented disruption to the economy and to people's livelihoods. It seems reasonable to assume that even after quarantine's end, there will likely be prolonged economic disruption. For many businesses, this will mean knock-on effects on budgets, expansion plans and strategic initiatives. New competitive dynamics are already emerging in many industries as well.It will also mean that businesses must address the broad range of negatively compounding impacts that have occurred across the workforce, from employee reductions and furloughs to impaired engagement and productivity, and a rise in anxiety and issues with morale.