Resources for Owners/Managers during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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As an owner/manager, your employees’ well-being is of high priority. Here are some tips and resources for how to support your teams during this unprecedented time.
We are fully committed to helping construction companies weather this unprecedented storm. We've pulled together resources for business owners to help guide the tough decisions.
Questions about the Payroll Protection Plan? Our webinar with friends at Marcum and Silvertrek Systems helps lay out what the program means for Contractors.
Congress recently passed legislation to help small businesses with cash flow through the crisis. These resources will help you determine if you business is eligible and what it means for you and your employees.
Construction firms represented 13.1% of total PPP loan dollars approved by April 17. However, as of April 16, the funds had dried up until congress passes additional funding.
Communicate, communicate, communicate. Commit to a consistent communication cadence to employees, including emails from leadership and live Q&A sessions. Create a chat channel specifically for communications to employees.
Be flexible. Understand that there may be a need for parents to adjust their schedules due to childcare. If possible, be flexible with hours and expectations. If need be, shift their responsibilities to other roles in the short-term. As a company, consider offering a stipend for childcare, or additional PTO while children are home.
Create a task force. Put together a team who can respond to new information quickly and meet with them often. The team would be responsible for updating internal and external communications and taking any action that is warranted.
Stay calm. As a leader, employees are looking to you to set an example. Use your words and demeanor to send a message that everything will be okay. Use neutral language that doesn’t cause fear, such as “abundance of caution”, “thoughtful”, “precautionary” and “proactive”.
One-on-ones. Schedule regular virtual one-on-one meetings with each employee, potentially on a more frequent cadence than usual. Provide support, reassurance and ask your employees how you can set them up for success.
Team check-ins. Hold daily or weekly status check-ins with your team for shared accountability. This can also give a sense of certainty and progress.
Turn video on. Normalize a cameras-on practice for video calls. Needing to work remotely can lead to feelings of isolation, and being able to see team members, even just virtually, can be a positive step toward creating a sense of connection.
Know the IT support number. Make sure that you know how to contact IT for support if needed, and relay this information to your team.
Set clear expectations. Clarify necessary outcomes for your team members (e.g., goals, “definitions of done”) so focus is on what needs to get done rather than how many hours someone works.
Have you been wondering what face masks and coverings are recommended on the job site? Check out these recommendations from Construction Dive.
Has your teamwork suffered since work from home began? This article goes over how to get that teamwork back.
As the foreseeable end of the pandemic moves closer, it's time for contractors to start planning for what's next.
Our friends at Tilson are offering a free 90-minute consultation to help you shift your workforce from the office to home. Learn more on their website or email [email protected]
Construction Executive has a helpful guide on what contractors should consider when communicating over the next few weeks.
MITSloan Management Review has a variety of articles that managers may find helpful during the Covid-19 outbreak.
All contractors should now have procedures in place to stop the spread of COVID-19 on the jobsite. AGC has provided a critical list of resources to ensure compliance.
As a manager you are navigating through a difficult time alongside your employees. Smartbrief has an article you should read.
Disaster Loans are available to some small businesses in need through the Small Business Association. See if you qualify.
While helping with social distancing, there are unexpected cyber-security risks with allowing employees to work remotely. Business Insurance has a list of tips to help business owners combat cyber-attacks.
COVID-19 doesn’t just impact how healthcare workers stay safe on the job. There are guidelines for every workplace. There is a fact sheet straight from OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration).
Emily is the Senior Marketing Automation Manager at Viewpoint. She has worked in technology since 2006 and loves the intersection with construction. Her professional interests include women in construction, digital marketing and data analytics.