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To suggest that the current workplace is not the same as it was in February 2020 is an understatement. Some people have jokingly called this the ‘business pandemic’, and we fully understand why. We’re not sure how many employees would believe you if you took them back to a pre-COVID lockdown workplace and showed them how they’d work after the pandemic. Not only has it accelerated the trend of working from home – which was already on the rise – but we’ve also had to deal with furloughs, wage freezes, and even job losses as a result of Coronavirus’s effects.
Furthermore, many people have opted to utilise the pandemic as an opportunity to start their own business. Starting a business in a pandemic may not be the best idea, however, many businesses have succeeded by launching their businesses online during a time we could not leave the house. Businesses booming when they implement a change in their marketing to accommodate for the coronavirus.
The government’s furlough programme has been a godsend for many businesses struggling to pay their employees during the pandemic, this has made managing business during global pandemic a lot easier. Furlough was even extended until September 2021, so we’ve now moved past it. Business after the pandemic has been easier to continue from due to companies not having been made bankrupt, thanks to furlough.
Furlough permitted firms to place employees on temporary leave and pay them 80% of their earnings, which saves a lot of money for enterprises in financial distress.
According to Statista, 1.3 million employees have been furloughed as of March 15th, 2021, therefore it’s a common occurrence. From a recent poll found online, 37% of respondents said they had been furloughed at some point since the scheme began in March.
Many respondents in this poll (20%) were furloughed at the time of the study, although the majority (35%) had been furloughed for 1-6 months. Almost a quarter of those furloughed had been on leave for more than six months. Business after pandemic has returned somewhat to ‘normal’, and people seem happy to be back at work, socialising with friends and co-workers again.
Employees’ feelings regarding furlough were seemingly largely influenced by how engaged they were with their work even while on leave.
Only 21% thought their employer did enough to keep them engaged from home, while a third of workers (33%) were underwhelmed by their business’s attempts to stay in touch during furlough vacation during the lockdown.
This doesn’t bode well for employers, as 33 per cent of employers isn’t doing enough to remain in touch with furloughed employees, and up to 49 per cent of the workforce may be looking for work.
It’s not too late, though, to change your employees’ thoughts by implementing a fresh retention plan that prioritises what they desire.
Now we’re all back to “normal” and resuming work, consider providing options for employees to continue working from home. It saves office space, electricity, money and other investments. As well as that, your employees get to work in the comfort of their own homes.
It is easy to overlook the modest postcard in the age of modern communications like email and instant chat. This type of written interaction, on the other hand, is far from obsolete. Printing postcards is still a common practice in the printing industry. The Print Hive illustrates why this is the case in this article.
Consistency is crucial when it comes to branding your small business. Your logo, colours, and messaging should all be consistent whether you’re adding a page to your website or sending out postcards; this will reinforce your brand identification and help you develop a recognisable “style.” Are you ready to give your brand a look and feel that will work on (nearly) any medium? Here are some things to consider as you develop — or refresh — your brand.
Every business is struggling right now, and I’m sure you’re all trying to make the most of your time by redesigning, refurbishing, and cleaning that month-old stain no one wants to touch. However, you should make the most of this time; staying on top of your business and remaining creative is more crucial than ever. This article offers four pieces of advice for promoting yourself and staying motivated amid the coronavirus outbreak.
In a number of cases, authorities have advised the public to refrain from placing bumper stickers on their personal vehicles. If you’re planning to use it yourself or give it to family and friends, you shouldn’t be concerned that they won’t use it. Instead, when it comes to designing it, take precautions to ensure that it will not endanger the safety of your loved ones.
It’s sometimes difficult to sell products to a diverse group of buyers, so the best thing you can do is try out several marketing methods until you find the one that works best for you. Swing tags as your first marketing tool might be a terrific place to start because they’re quite effective in providing your products the appeal you’ve always desired, and here are some hang tag uses to get you started.
Things have changed, and we’ve all been hit hard, but that doesn’t mean we’re out! There are numerous things you may do to re-energise yourself, care for others around you, and even get things done in a typical manner. Continue reading to learn more about the new challenges we face and how to overcome them.
