by THE NEXT STEP | May 7, 2020 | Operations
Due to the spread of COVID-19, Americans have been engaging in social distancing and shelter-in-place orders for several months. Because of these public health orders, the economy has ground to a halt. As of April 30, national unemployment claims have risen to 30...
by THE NEXT STEP | May 5, 2020 | Operations
One of the biggest changes for those working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic is the need to balance their children’s educational needs at the same time as they complete their work. According to Education Week, more than 55 million children across the country...
by THE NEXT STEP | Apr 21, 2020 | Operations
Recent events surrounding COVID-19 have forced employers to allow their employees to work remotely to stay safe. As employers are able to open their doors back up to employees, it will be important to consider what the transition back will look like. Proactively...
by THE NEXT STEP | Apr 18, 2020 | Operations
Leading a remote team can be challenging, especially if you are transitioning from managing employees within the confines of an office environment to the web. We know, however, that remote work is becoming an expectation that is unlikely to go away. Although most...
by THE NEXT STEP | Apr 16, 2020 | Operations
As leaders, we are responsible for meeting the goals of our key stakeholders, whether customers, upper management, or owners. As a result, many leaders we speak with are concerned about the productivity of their teams as they are forced to work remotely. The data...
