What is HR’s Role During COVID-19?

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Over the past six months business in the United States has changed dramatically. We have gone from exceptionally low levels of unemployment and a healthy economy to a work environment where 40+ million Americans have filed for unemployment insurance, business failures and constant chaos. During this time HR has played a unique role in developing polices to meet this challenge. However, given that the pandemic will not be ending until a vaccine is available and administered; HR will need to adapt and play a strategic role that is focused on three areas to assist their employees work more effectively, become more productive and improve communication.

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