%PDF-1.4 %âãÏÓ 1 0 obj << /Type /Catalog /Pages 2 0 R >> endobj 2 0 obj << /Type /Pages /Count 3 /Kids [5 0 R 7 0 R 9 0 R] >> endobj 3 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /Type1 /BaseFont /Helvetica >> endobj 4 0 obj << /Type /Font /Subtype /Type1 /BaseFont /Helvetica-Bold >> endobj 5 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 6 0 R >> endobj 6 0 obj << /Length 5458 >> stream BT /F2 22 Tf 0.06 0.08 0.12 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (Keeping Your Employees on Track Through the) Tj ET BT /F2 22 Tf 0.06 0.08 0.12 rg 1 0 0 1 46 762.89 Tm (Coronavirus Crisis) Tj ET BT /F2 11 Tf 0.72 0.14 0.18 rg 1 0 0 1 46 725.89 Tm (TechRounder PDF Edition) Tj ET BT /F1 9.5 Tf 0.36 0.39 0.46 rg 1 0 0 1 46 709.89 Tm (Live article:) Tj ET BT /F1 9.5 Tf 0.36 0.39 0.46 rg 1 0 0 1 46 697.39 Tm (https://www.techrounder.com/technology/keeping-your-employees-on-track-through-the-coronavirus-crisis/) Tj ET q 0.82 0.85 0.9 RG 1 w 46 678.89 m 549.28 678.89 l S Q BT /F1 10 Tf 0.24 0.27 0.32 rg 1 0 0 1 46 666.89 Tm (By Vipin PG | Published July 31, 2021 | Updated March 8, 2026 | Format: Article | 6 min read) Tj ET BT /F2 13 Tf 0.72 0.14 0.18 rg 1 0 0 1 46 643.89 Tm (In brief) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 623.89 Tm (Running a business isn't exactly straightforward work at any time. But finding yourself trying to) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 608.89 Tm (continue operations in the midst of a global pandemic can make things even more difficult.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 583.89 Tm (Running a business isn't exactly straightforward work at any time. But finding yourself trying to) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 568.89 Tm (continue operations in the midst of a global pandemic can make things even more difficult. In January) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 553.89 Tm (of this year, nobody could have predicted what the next few months would hold.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 531.89 Tm (The rapid spread of the deadly and contagious coronavirus has turned the world upside down for) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 516.89 Tm (many of us. Hundreds of thousands have lost their lives. There are even more people who have lost) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 501.89 Tm (loved ones and are finding themselves grieving.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 479.89 Tm (Even those who the virus itself hasn't directly impacted find themselves living in completely different) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 464.89 Tm (circumstances to those they're used to. Governments worldwide implement a lockdown protocol,) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 449.89 Tm (which requires everyone except key workers to stay at home and only leave to get the essentials, such) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 434.89 Tm (as food and medicine.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 412.89 Tm (When people do leave their homes, they're being encouraged to wear face coverings, latex gloves, or) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 397.89 Tm (use hand sanitizer while maintaining a two-meter distance from anyone else out at the same time.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 382.89 Tm (Unsurprisingly, this has hugely affected the way businesses operate, and the way employees work.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 360.89 Tm (Many businesses are struggling hugely - if their staff can't work while maintaining a two-meter) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 345.89 Tm (distance. Unless the workplace can provide sufficient personal protective equipment, they can't) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 330.89 Tm (continue operations.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 308.89 Tm (If your workplace can operate on a remote basis, you're in luck. Your workers can continue to work) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 293.89 Tm (from home, and you can continue to make profits. But you're going to have to take a few different) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 278.89 Tm (steps to help keep your employees on track during these difficult and unprecedented times. Here are a) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 263.89 Tm (few to take into consideration!) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 235.89 Tm (Be Empathetic) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 211.89 Tm (First of all, you need to make sure you're being as empathetic as you can be. Nobody was prepared) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 196.89 Tm (for this situation, and many employees won't be as productive as they'd usually be in the office while) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 181.89 Tm (working from home.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 159.89 Tm (If any employees fall ill, you need to give them sufficient time to recover without placing too much) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 144.89 Tm (pressure on them. Remember that some may have lost loved ones and will need to take time off to) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 129.89 Tm (grieve. Schools are also closed, which means many employees will be trying to look after and teach) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 114.89 Tm (their kids from home simultaneously as working. It's all a lot to ask. So, don't place too much) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 99.89 Tm (pressure or too high expectations on your employees right now.) Tj ET q 0.86 0.88 0.92 RG 1 w 46 42 m 549.28 42 l S Q BT /F1 8.4 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 30 Tm (TechRounder | Page 1 of 3) Tj ET BT /F1 7.2 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 19 Tm (https://www.techrounder.com/pdf/blog/keeping-your-employees-on-track-through-the-coronavirus-crisis.pdf) Tj ET endstream endobj 7 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 8 0 R >> endobj 8 0 obj << /Length 6397 >> stream BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (Make Sure They Have the Right Software and Tools) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 765.89 Tm (Working from home is very different from working in an office space, and two main things factor) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 750.89 Tm (into this. Firstly, you need to make sure your staff has the right equipment to work from home. If they) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 735.89 Tm (usually work from a laptop in the office, this is relatively straightforward.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 713.89 Tm (They can take the laptop and its charger and take it home with them, so they have a device to complete) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 698.89 Tm (their work on remotely. If you have your workers on computers in the office, things may be a little) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 683.89 Tm (more difficult. As a part of the Work From Home nature in the business, the safety and security of the) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 668.89 Tm (devices and tools used by the employees are also given higher priority. If the communication emails) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 653.89 Tm (are delivered from an Android device, the android pgp programs should be used in all cases.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 631.89 Tm (You may have to invest in laptops to be delivered to them for them to work on. We don't know how long) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 616.89 Tm (this situation will continue, so we see it as an investment. They could be using this laptop for months to) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 601.89 Tm (come! Another area to focus on is ensuring that your staff has the right software to work remotely.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 586.89 Tm (Remember that in the office, communication is straightforward.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 564.89 Tm (If your staff is struggling with something, need clarification, or if projects are being pitched and ideas) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 549.89 Tm (are being presented, getting the communication across is really easy. They can walk to someone) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 534.89 Tm (else's desk. They can arrange a meeting. There are all sorts of face-to-face options. But when) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 519.89 Tm (working remotely, this is more difficult.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 497.89 Tm (Your staff can't see when others are busy. They don't know if they'll be interrupting. Messages can) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 482.89 Tm (get lost. Having the right software on board to help with these things can make working from home) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 467.89 Tm (significantly easier for your staff. Make the most of resources like free employee scheduling tools) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 452.89 Tm (and software so everyone knows when people are occupied or not. You may also want to consider) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 437.89 Tm (software like Microsoft Teams.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 415.89 Tm (This is ideal for remote workers, offering staff everything they need to communicate with one) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 400.89 Tm (another in an effective manner. It includes instant messaging software, as well as options for the) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 385.89 Tm (security team meeting. Presentations are another great mode of remote team communication. Using) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 370.89 Tm (tools like visually appealing PowerPoint templates can help create highly impactful business) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 355.89 Tm (presentations, further improving remote team communications.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 327.89 Tm (Make They Know What Is Expected of Them) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 303.89 Tm (It may be difficult for staff to keep on top of their work right now, as they may feel they don't have) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 288.89 Tm (any direction or know exactly what is expected of them while working under these new conditions. So) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 273.89 Tm (it's a good idea to clear up any doubts by outlining clear expectations in the form of KPIs \(or "key) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 258.89 Tm (performance indicators"\) and by setting goals.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 236.89 Tm (This will give a good indication of what staff needs to have achieved and by when. In addition, it will let) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 221.89 Tm (everyone better organize their working days so they can ensure that every task they need to complete) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 206.89 Tm (is turned in on time and of good quality. This can be good for the procrastinators amongst your) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 191.89 Tm (workers, too, as it will ensure they don't fall behind or slack.) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 163.89 Tm (Create Routes for Feedback) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 139.89 Tm (Communication between you and your staff is important during this time, too - not just communication) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 124.89 Tm (between your employees. At the end of the day, your staff is the best people to suggest improvements) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 109.89 Tm (that can be made to help them be more productive while working from home. But, of course, many) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 94.89 Tm (employees will walk on eggshells around their boss and will be reluctant to say anything potentially) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 79.89 Tm (negative about the business' operations.) Tj ET q 0.86 0.88 0.92 RG 1 w 46 42 m 549.28 42 l S Q BT /F1 8.4 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 30 Tm (TechRounder | Page 2 of 3) Tj ET BT /F1 7.2 Tf 0.42 0.45 0.5 rg 1 0 0 1 46 19 Tm (https://www.techrounder.com/pdf/blog/keeping-your-employees-on-track-through-the-coronavirus-crisis.pdf) Tj ET endstream endobj 9 0 obj << /Type /Page /Parent 2 0 R /MediaBox [0 0 595.28 841.89] /Resources << /Font << /F1 3 0 R /F2 4 0 R >> >> /Contents 10 0 R >> endobj 10 0 obj << /Length 4481 >> stream BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 789.89 Tm (But you do need problems to be highlighted to rectify them and ensure everyone can work to the best) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 774.89 Tm (of their ability at all times! So, how can you get clear and honest communication from your staff? The) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 759.89 Tm (answer is anonymous surveys.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 737.89 Tm (Asking your staff questions on an anonymous questionnaire will give them a chance to make) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 722.89 Tm (suggestions without fear of repercussion. You never know, someone might make a simple suggestion) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 707.89 Tm (that is simple to implement but could save your company a lot of money or help you make much larger) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 692.89 Tm (profits through productivity increases!) Tj ET BT /F2 15 Tf 0.08 0.1 0.14 rg 1 0 0 1 46 664.89 Tm (Maintain a Sense of Team Spirit) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 640.89 Tm (Team bonding and team spirit are essential in any workforce. Of course, individual brilliance is) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 625.89 Tm (important, but at the same time, people need to work together to produce the best results possible! Now,) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 610.89 Tm (creating a team bond while remote working is in play may seem difficult. But there are ways to keep) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 595.89 Tm (team spirit high.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 573.89 Tm (Nowadays, there are more and more apps and more pieces of software out there that allow for group) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 558.89 Tm (video calls. Therefore, it's a good idea to get all members of set teams together on these calls so) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 543.89 Tm (everyone can see each other at once and catch up. Just try not to have too many people on a call at) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 528.89 Tm (once, as people can start talking over each other due to delays in transmission between different) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 513.89 Tm (devices.) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 491.89 Tm (These are just a few suggestions that can help to keep everyone in your company on track) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 476.89 Tm (professionally during this worldwide pandemic. Sure, it may take a little time for everyone to settle) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 461.89 Tm (into this new way of working - and hopefully, it will all pass soon. But for now, the above tips and) Tj ET BT /F1 11 Tf 0.14 0.16 0.2 rg 1 0 0 1 46 446.89 Tm (tricks can really help to maintain good spirits and productivity!) 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