Workplace transformation in the wake of Covid-19

It’s been over eight months since the World Health Organization declared covid-19 a global pandemic. This has shaped our lives in different ways. Many jobs have been lost, many have made the sudden shift to working from home; we don’t know when, or if, our societies might return to their usual state – or what kind of scars the pandemic will leave. Working remotely has enabled several industries reduce costs in some cases, for instance, it may not be necessary to have all the employees in the same place at the same time. Portable devices are gradually becoming the workplace.

As the lock-down begins to ease, protecting the health and safety of employees at workplace has been a top priority. Below are some precautions that could be taken:

• Wearing of masks and gloves.
• Frequently and thoroughly cleaning all facilities.
• Adjusting work-spaces to support physical distancing.
• Providing and using soap and water, thermometers, sanitizing wipes and gel.

Many have been fortunate to keep their jobs and their income during these “dark days”. If you’re one of the fortunate ones, how prepared are you for the future? If your income has remained constant, this might be a great time to review your finances and put cash in an emergency fund or save money for other purposes.

While your job may be safe now, you want to be ready to face any surprises that might come along in future and to set yourself up for long-term financial accomplishment.