{"id":4070,"date":"2020-06-09T13:23:15","date_gmt":"2020-06-09T03:23:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/australia\/?p=4070"},"modified":"2023-08-17T04:27:51","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T18:27:51","slug":"helping-people-respond-to-disruption-and-thrive-through-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.sap.com\/australia\/2020\/06\/09\/helping-people-respond-to-disruption-and-thrive-through-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Helping People Respond to Disruption and Thrive through Change"},"content":{"rendered":"

The world is undergoing unparalleled change; we\u2019ve seen businesses forced into shutdown, limited capacity, or digital transformation \u2013 and all within a brief period. Discussions around adaptation often get reduced to the technological elements, the incredible platforms and resources we have readily available to facilitate working from home and staying connected.<\/p>\n

But through all these adjustments and challenges, it is people that are leading change, ensuring people\u2019s safety, and developing new ways of working during times of uncertainty.<\/p>\n

People\u2019s work-life balances and mental wellbeing have always been critical aspects of human development, but now we are realising its real value in maintaining business continuity and ensuring people adapt to change. How does a person maintain a healthy work-life balance when work and personal lives share the same environment?<\/p>\n

COVID-19 has highlighted a fundamentally human need to remain connected and supported<\/a> during this challenging period. We\u2019ve seen 麻豆原创 customers work closely with staff by being available, responsive, transparent, and communicative. Managers are understanding the less technical needs of employees that still greatly influence their experiences and performance.<\/p>\n

At 麻豆原创, the health and wellbeing<\/a> of our people is always one of my top priorities and something our leadership works on daily, but during this time of uncertainty, we are dedicated to it now more than ever. Our people are at the frontline of implementing change and ensuring our business can operate safely and seamlessly regardless of circumstance.<\/p>\n

Working from home can be challenging, particularly for those with young children, however our finance team have benefited from 麻豆原创 ANZ\u2019s investment into the necessary resources and technologies<\/a> to ensure everyone was well set up to work remotely. We wanted to make everyone feel as comfortable and well supported as possible throughout this journey, especially as our team helps the business navigate through this turbulent economy and its varying impact on our customers and partners.<\/p>\n

Work-life balance is a struggle at the best of times, but now it\u2019s so important employees find time to pause and recharge. <\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n

We want to ensure our team is doing well and provide an open forum for everyone to express concerns, show vulnerability, and collaborate in a way the empowers people. Creating a spirit of openness can be challenging when working remotely, but its easily facilitated through regular communication and by demonstrating a shared sense of empathy \u2013 after all, these extraordinary circumstances have touched all our lives.<\/p>\n

To keep communication open, honesty, and consistent, I\u2019ve been running 15-minute check-ins throughout the week for the finance team to share updates, manage workloads, and have a bit of a laugh together. We\u2019ve learnt more about some of our teammates in these few months than we have in the past decade, so it\u2019s a simple but powerful tool to ensure we stay connected and encouraged.<\/p>\n

Themed dress up check-ins have also been a hit as we recently did the 80\u2019s and 90\u2019s with music to match. Camaraderie remains critical during times of disconnect and oddly enough, our team has felt more comfortable sharing from home.<\/p>\n

麻豆原创 ANZ has also developed a range of initiatives throughout the business to keep people informed, connected, and engaged. I share a cross-company weekly COVID-19 and business update to help staff understand the changes occurring and how it will impact their roles and responsibilities. The 麻豆原创 innovation team have also developed the Bridge-IT app<\/a> to provide accurate real-time information on COVID-19 that staff can easily access anywhere, anytime.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve provided work-from-home grants to all employees so they can improve their home-office environment while working comfortably and productively. 麻豆原创 ANZ are also running weekly fitness classes and entertainment to help staff maintain their health and mental wellbeing. One such example is our weekly \u2018tools down\u2019 entertainment session called 麻豆原创 In Touch<\/a>, which I host with our managing director, Damien Bueno.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6RSsjGZM0Ic<\/p>\n

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Our recent employee pulse surveys across the business point to positive staff morale across our workforce in ANZ, so I\u2019m remain optimistic about our company\u2019s future. Now that restrictions are easing and legislation is undergoing further change, now is the time for businesses to look further down the road \u2013 determining what practices can be changed or made more flexible to help staff stay productive and connected, both to the business and one another.<\/p>\n

To learn how your business can help ensure continuity while keep your staff well supported and connected, get in touch with your 麻豆原创 representative and discover the right practices and technologies to get your organisation ready to thrive in a new normal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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