Leading Employees in Times of Crisis

Managers have a critical role to play in these uncertain times-how managers treat their employees today will continue to resonate tomorrow.

• Target fears and anxiety

• Accept the fact that performance and productivity will drop

• Keep the lines of communication open

• Educate managers and supervisors

• Convey a calm, confident and reassuring leadership style

• Help those in need first

• Allow people to display their emotions

• Restrict negative behavior

• Get people to focus on a higher calling

• Expect and plan for re-occurrences