The ongoing Coronavirus pandemic has changed our lives as we know it. As a result, we gradually shifted to a new normal way of living for us to be able to work and interact with other people. But what are the impacts this new normal have brought to some businesses and their employees?

Before the new normal started, most of us employees were already struggling to go in and out of our workplace. A lot of us had to wake up early and waste time waiting in-line for our shuttles to arrive. Some unfortunate souls get stuck in the middle of traffic causing them to be late for work. Even those who are fortunate enough to bring their cars can’t avoid this kind of problems.
The new normal gives us different results as some were able to transition to working from home. There are still others, specifically frontliners, who have to continue reporting for work. They are currently the ones most affected by the limited operation of our public transport. Sad to say, some even lost their jobs, so they have to find other ways to provide for their families.
Depending on the business that you have, whether big or small, the new normal standards brought by the pandemic will surely also affect how you operate. Some businesses and establishments had no choice but to totally stop their operations. This may be due to the fact that they had a hard time keeping up with the new normal standards. For instance, some fast-food chains that are usually full of customers are now having few to no customers every day. Therefore forcing them to stop their operations.
However, some businesses and establishments are able to comply with the new normal standards. These businesses and organisations transitioned to a more digital way of communicating and learning. For instance, some granted their employees the ability to work from home. This is to ensure the safety of everyone and reduce the risk of getting infected with the virus. However, this method also has a downside that could potentially affect your business if not addressed. To put it simply, managing your employees remotely can be tricky in this situation. For instance, checking their performance while working remotely, are they meeting their deadlines. But this problem is usually solved by using software that can help you effectively manage your employees remotely.
To comply with the new normal standards, more businesses and organisations are shifting to digital learning. However, there are still things to consider before undertaking these changes. Does your organisation fully prepared for the transition into digital? Do you have the right tools to manage your employees effectively? Do you have the right training for you to be able to adapt to these changes? These are just some of the things that you need to consider when shifting to digital learning.
We here at SSA Group can help your organisation in preparing for the new normal standard. As such we offer various innovative digital solutions for you and your employees, from Rippl3s, our organisation learning system, Pebbl3s our training management system, to Ponos, our performance management system. Also, we have training services that will allow your employees to reach their highest potential. In addition to that, our consulting services can give your organisation an advantage during these times.
If you think we have what you need and you are ready to shift towards an innovative learning experience, get in touch with us!
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