Potential issues
Engaging staff is crucial for keeping people motivated and re-assured of their roles. It's essential for the well-being of both your staff and the business as a whole.
Resourcing is changing. New customer and client demands mean additional capacity may be urgently needed in some areas, while under-used in others. Succession planning for critical roles might be required at short notice, and the skills that are needed in key business areas might have changed.
Supporting staff will be a challenge for HR. Your employees will be anxious to understand their rights, obligations and benefit entitlements, as well as trying to adapt their working arrangements to new demands.
Relocating staff across international borders will be more common, whether as part of business continuity strategies or for personal reasons. This presents a range of unexpected logistical and tax issues to address. Employees currently on international secondments may wish to return to their home countries or need additional support.