Everything in the work environment has changed dramatically in the last two years…

Companies are now struggling to deal with the aftermath of the covid pandemic. The economy is feeling it, employers are feeling it, and workers are feeling it.

Nobody can do anything to escape the mess that we are living and witnessing around our world today.

As much as humanity is holding onto its last bit of hope for the best, things don’t seem to be getting any better.

Many countries are facing tensions with one another, we are witnessing economic turmoil, and the World Economic Forum‘s agendas continue to be fueled by President Biden’s “Build Back Better” administration (climate change, universal income, cashless society, social credit, electric vehicles, etc).

6 Post Pandemic Challenges EVERY Company Is Facing

1. Zoom to Office.

It’s time for companies and employees to re-adjust.

Many people got used to the idea of working from home, but many companies are not fond of this concept due to a lack of oversight and productivity from employees.

The pandemic proved to be a very turbulent and uneasy period for employees, employers, and the economy.

Returning to the office may be difficult for some, causing many companies to stand the possibility of losing employees who will need to be replaced.

2. Increased Cost of Living.

Everything has gone up.

Rent, gas, food, utilities, and everything in between is more expensive than ever.

As a result, this makes things tougher for businesses, families, and the global economy as a collective.

The increased costs of living and operating a business will cause many business owners to re-evaluate their expenses and see where they can cut down costs. This may include letting people go or and minimizing other operational expenses.

Corporations should be prepared for employees to start asking for a salary increase.

3. Political Issues.

As much as everyone wants to avoid this topic, it’s become unavoidable.

The world is in a very unstable place right now. Everyone’s lives have been impacted by the pandemic and global financial crisis. People cannot afford to pay their rent. Others are struggling to afford food. Some countries are starving (Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Haiti, Honduras, etc). The global economic crisis has made people very nervous, tense, and fearful for their families and futures.

The reality is, we should all be able to openly express our views and have a conversation, civilly.

If your employees are unable to do that, consider whether these are the types of people you want on your team.

And always remember, we the people are on the same side.Political parties do not actively work to unite their people and countries.

Part of what makes us unique are our different opinions and beliefs, which is a core value of being an American.

4. Supply Chain Shortages.

This will impact everybody, either directly or indirectly.

It’s very important to do research on the marketplace and how shortages and delays will impact your industry.

Research, research, research. 

5. Employee Retention.

Companies are struggling to find loyal employees who do great work.

During a time of such economic and financial hardship, you would think it would be somewhat easy to find great workers who want to succeed, but it’s quite the opposite. Many business owners are reporting that it’s very difficult to find “good workers.”

“Hiring and retaining employees remains the top challenge for small businesses,” according to an ABC News report by Mae Anderson.

The report stated that a survey of 1,100 small businesses by Goldman Sachs found that 90% are finding it difficult to recruit qualified candidates for open positions.

42% said they’ve lost employees to larger businesses, with pay and benefits being the two main reasons.

6. Retraining for Employees.

Many employees got very comfortable staying home.

It may be necessary to retrain employees on various skillsets and systems to keep workflow efficient and running smoothly.

People forgot how to function in public… many people are reporting struggling with social anxiety and other mental health struggles after the global turmoil.  This is a problem when it comes to conducting business operations.

WHO: COVID-19 pandemic triggered a 25% increase in anxiety and depression worldwide

It’s evident in society today, that many people struggle to converse with others and maintain eye contact.

Many have so-called “confrontational issues,” and exhibits signs of passive aggression, rather than being transparent about their needs, intentions, and feelings. Communication skills are truly lacking in society.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: What is the Department of Education doing to address these prevalent problems in society?

For some reason, critical skillsets are not incorporated in America’s public schools curricula… (financial literacy, dietetics, and public discourse).

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ABOUT THE WRITER:

Elena Patestas is a journalist and writer for Valuetainment media. She attended Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, and Adelphi University on Long Island, New York. She was born and raised in Roslyn, New York, and currently lives in Miami, Florida.

Elena is passionate about bringing positive change to our world and believes education is the root to solving many societal problems. After overcoming a chronic health condition, Elena became passionate about health and believes food is the key to preventing dis-ease and achieving optimum health.

Amongst her many goals, she hopes to bring positive, impactful change to our world to create a healthy, financially sound, and unified society.