The COVID-19 crisis has changed the way we do just about everything. No one could have predicted that much of the workforce would be working remotely. Who would have thought talent would increase their productivity by more than 13%, while remaining loyal to their employers in this new remote environment? Even a few short months ago, we weren’t concerned with how close cubicles were, as long as we all had space to work. But, with the average square footage per employee having decreased drastically, there are now new challenges to be faced. Never before has it been more important to have the right talent to move your business forward. This may mean upskilling or reskilling the talent you have to meet your evolving business needs. Overall, -your organization must be agile and change the way business is conducted, planned for, and ultimately executed.
One organization began implementing a work-from-home program for their large global staff nearly 18 months ago. Their approach bolstered employee engagement, and minimized facility costs, while increasing collaboration in many of the brick and mortar locations they redesigned. New technologies were implemented prior to this launch, as were expectations. This organization fared very well compared to their competitors through the pandemic as they had already started their journey to reimagine how work could be accomplished.
KellyOCG has the solutions to help businesses remain successful, even in this new environment. From consultations on space planning and workforce scheduling to online on- and off-boarding and moving to an At Home Model that keeps your people working remotely, KellyOCG is able to help your business thrive, whether it's training new hires or teaching existing talent new skills. And finding new niche
talent is made easier with our Human Cloud solution, which cuts through the noise of themore than 1,800 online talent platforms to get you the rightpeople for the outcomes you need.
There is more to a remote workforce than having talent log on at their homes to complete their normal tasks. There is also the need to maintain a positive employee experience along with a high level of work satisfaction. You must make adjustments to the way performance is managed and how employees are engaged. The technologies you need have changed and some of the ones you were using need to be optimized. KellyOCG can consult with you to create a remote environment that accelerates goal achievement, while keeping a focus on your key talent.
KellyOCG provides design solutions that include scheduling options that will support your business objectives while ensuring safety. And we can help get your workplace ready to accommodate people safely, with suitable space between employees and appropriate protection. You may need three shifts where two shifts worked before, while maintaining productivity. You may need to rotate or stagger office staff onsite schedules to make sure they have a safe workspace with ample time for cleaning. There are more variables today than ever before and you can’t miss a step.
From reassignment of talent to refocusing of their efforts, we engage your talent to learn the skills necessary to face your new realities. Skills that were key to your organization prior to the pandemic may no longer be needed, and your organization might be introduced to new skills you never imagined you would hire. Your talent may also need additional training on new basics such as how to manage life now that their worlds have collided into a single location – home. Talent is scarce and the time to understand how everyone fits into your organization is not only imperative to your success, but it also needs to align with the expectations and desires of the talent you don’t want to lose.
Our Human Cloud solution aggregates online talent platforms to bring you the best talent while cutting through the noise of more than 1,800 providers, bringing you the right person for the right job. Allowing for all levels of scalability, the freelance market is at your disposal to reach the outcomes your business demands. Niche talent you never thought you would need may only want to work through these channels. While this may not have been as critical to your organization in the past, the talent you engage now may mean the acceleration or retraction of your organization.