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HR lessons in compassion from the pandemic

How the COVID-19 pandemic taught employers to think outside the box.

By Debra Villar | January 25, 2022 at 09:32 AM
peoples hands stacked together Companies that are aware of and addressing behavioral health and connecting people with resources and support are the ones who will reap the benefits. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Employers everywhere are gearing up for the new year with plenty of uncertainties about what the future holds. With the Omicron variant delaying return-to-work for many employers, and millions of workers being impacted by long-haul COVID, the workplace has undoubtedly been disrupted and yet HR leaders everywhere are helping companies and their people forge ahead.

Over the last nearly two years, companies have had to adapt to reshape its focus on employees and the human impact that the pandemic has had in their personal and professional lives. With the Great Resignation adding another layer to employers’ concerns, many companies and their HR leaders have had to pivot and think outside the box in order to address the needs of employees, retain talent and help keep organizations healthy and thriving.

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