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Covid-19 useful resources for businesses
It’s an interesting time for businesses and the wider economy. At the time of writing, the UK is over 4 weeks into lockdown, with many businesses shut, working in vastly altered circumstances or having had to furlough their staff. Data suggests that 69% of UK organisations are experiencing a drop in demand, and according to a survey by the British Chambers of Commerce, 66% of respondents have already furloughed staff.
For most business owners this will be the first time they’ve had to navigate a situation anywhere near this magnitude. In the spirit of knowledge sharing and support for small businesses, we’ve put together a list of over 45 articles, videos and webinars that business owners we know have passed on to us. Our previous article on free software during coronavirus may also be worth a look. We hope that the practical advice will prove useful, and that the leadership articles in particular will help you feel more supported at this time of change.
Overview & research
Agents’ summary of business conditions – 2020 Q1 (Bank of England – Article)
Climate risk and response: Physical hazards and socioeconomic impacts (McKinsey – Article)
Competition law suspended (The Construction Index – Article)
Credit Insurers response to Covid-19 (Clearview Credit – Article)
Global Pandemic UK Global Outlook (KMPG – PDF)
The jury’s unsurprisingly out, but it is giving us a clue (ClarifyBD – Article)
The social contract in the 21st century (McKinsey – Article)
Weekly global economic update (Deloitte – Article)
Government support & advice
Claim a grant through the coronavirus (COVID-19) Self-employment Income Support Scheme (GOV.UK – Guide)
Display screen equipment (DSE) workstation checklist (HSE – PDF)
RIDDOR reporting of COVID-19 (HSE – Article)
Rules on carrying over annual leave to be relaxed to support key industries during COVID-19 (GOV.UK – Article)
Support for Businesses and Employees (IDHH – PDF)
Coronavirus Business Help (Company Debt – Guide)
Furlough
BHP COVID-19 Update Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (BHP – PDF)
Chancellor extends furlough scheme to end of June (GOV.UK – Article)
Check if you can claim for your employees’ wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (GOV.UK – Guide)
Coronavirus Furlough HMRC Claim Calculator (Pento – Article)
Frequently asked questions about Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (Furlough Leave) and related issues (Sherrards – PDF)
Frequently asked questions about furlough for employees (AT Globe Research – PDF)
Martin Lewis Money Saving Expert: video on furloughing (via Facebook – Video)
Ultimate Furlough FAQs – Updated 17 April 2020 (Ashtons Legal – Article)

Image from Coronavirus: what employers need to know about Sunak’s worker rescue plan (Financial Times)
Business planning
Beyond coronavirus: The path to the next normal (McKinsey – Article)
Beyond Crisis – What Comes Next? (Quirk Solutions – Webinar)
Coronavirus Crisis 1 3 5 Plan (Reclaro – PDF)
COVID-19: Implications for business (McKinsey – Article)
Covid-19 Rapid Crisis Response Checklist (Boston Consulting Group – PDF)
Crisis management webinar (Chris Paton – recorded webinar, sign up to request access)
Getting ahead of the next stage of the coronavirus crisis (McKinsey – Article)
Getting practical about the future of work (McKinsey – Article)
Safeguarding our lives and our livelihoods: The imperative of our time (McKinsey – Article)
Slow Down to Make Better Decisions in a Crisis (Harvard Business Review – Article)
Will My Company Survive the COVID-19 Crisis? (Dr. Eve Meceda – Video)
Leadership
Business leaders: Why now is the time to focus on the possible (BCMS – Article & Videos)
How to Lead Courageously During a Crisis – Webinar Recording (Harvard Business Publishing – Webinar)
Leadership in a crisis: Responding to the coronavirus outbreak and future challenges (McKinsey – Article)
Special: Airbnb’s Brian Chesky: “Crisis is pushing us back to our roots” (Masters of Scale – Podcast)
Stockdale Paradox: A Message for Uncertain Times (Jim Collins – Video)
Success Strategies for Entrepreneurs (Strategic Coach – Video)
Understanding the leader’s ‘identity mindtrap’: Personal growth for the C-suite (McKinsey – Article)
What Your Business Relationships Need From You Amid This Storm of Uncertainty (Inc – Article)

Working from home/remotely
10 top tips for managing your remote team (BreatheHR – Article)
A blueprint for remote working: Lessons from China (McKinsey – Article)
How to manage online remote team meetings and 1-2-1s (Fresh Mindset – PDF)
Managing virtual teams – don’t get lazy with 121s (Social Pilot – Video)

Humorous
Rowan Atkinson as Sir Marcus Browning MP on “Purpose” (Could be adapted by CEOs for the current times – Video)
WA Premier cracks up explaining it’s not unlawful to get a kebab (ABC News – Video)

If you’d like to get your business ready for the next crisis, Process Bliss can help get operations in order. Schedule a discovery call with us today.
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