No matter how you look at it, 2020 was an anomalous year. As we navigated through social unrest, COVID-19, and political polarization, nearly every industry was affected by the year's events. And even though 2021 still holds some uncertainty, there are some things you can do to start your organization off on solid ground in the new year.
Reflect
We can't change the impact 2020 had on the economy, but we can
learn from it. Look back at the decisions your company made last
year - whether due to necessity, mandate, or moral obligation.
Think about the impact of those actions and whether each had a
positive or negative effect on your organization. Ask yourself what
could have been done differently and how you could have better
prepared for unplanned crises. Analyze any new systems or processes
that were implemented and consider ways you can improve them to
best position your organization in the upcoming year.
Assess
A SWOT analysis is a technique used to determine and define your
company's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. If you
have not performed a SWOT analysis of your company already, you
could be missing out on some key insights. If you've already gone
through the process, do it again. The state of your company is
likely much different than it was just months ago. Don't make the
SWOT analysis a one-person job. Involving your team in the analysis
gives you even deeper insight - you'll look at your company in new
ways with fresh perspectives.
Prepare
Arm your business with the tools to manage the people who keep
things running during a crisis. Employee management software helps
ensure every member of your team knows where and when they are
needed. Investing in employee scheduling software before an
emergency or unexpected crisis gives you a head start on navigating
through it. The software allows your team to
access schedules remotely and gives you the ability to manage
schedules from any location at any time. Additionally, scheduling
software with messaging capabilities streamlines communication, so
even when you and your employees can't be in the office, everyone
has up-to-date information.
There are still a lot of unknows as we head into 2021. Applying key lessons from 2020, conducting a thorough and objective analysis of your business, and implementing employee management tools before a crisis occurs will set you up for success in 2021.
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