Ensure that the employees have financial security during these uncertain times

Examples of initiatives:

• Regular and continued disbursement of salary

• Early disbursement of bonuses

• Additional premium / hazard pay for those on duty (not work-from-home)

• Salary advances or loan deferments

• Pooling of resources for daily wage earners (ex: security, cleaning staff, drivers)

Practice flexibility and understanding with regards to performance metrics of employees and org-level plans for the organization

Examples of initiatives:

• Adjust deadlines

• Adjust quotas (lowered)

• Form a COVID-19 task force to regularly monitor news and updates, and plan for company’s next steps (for example, programs when quarantine is lifted)

Consider the working context of your employees and provide relevant support

Examples of initiatives:

• Provision of supplies to help protect from COVID19 (ex: alcohol, masks, vitamins)

• For frontliners / skeletal workforce: provision of transportation, meals, sleeping quarters, laundry services

• For those working from home: internet allowance

Provide resources to help employees learn about alternative work platforms; Train specifically about health

Examples of initiatives:

• Sharing of knowledge resources (articles, videos) to help transition to work-from-home set up (ex: how to set up home office, how to lead virtual teams, how to present online)

• Sharing information about apps and collaborative platforms that can be used during quarantine period

• Online programs for new skills

• Train specifically about coping techniques: stress management, breathing, mental health

Continuously engage employees through regular check-ups and various activities

Examples of initiatives:

• Online engagement activities (ex: workout classes, bingo, games, prayer time)

• Regular kamustahan with team; checking / monitoring of health status of employees and their families

• Continuation of birthday greetings

• Provide psychosocial online sessions for those who need it

Provide information and inspiration to the workforce through regular communication

Examples of initiatives:

• Message from president / leader to assure workforce of the company’s support

• Regular newsletters from the organization

• Sharing useful updates about COVID situation

Bayanihan! Support other stakeholders beyond those directly employed by organization

Examples of initiatives:

• Consider how organization can help clients

• Financial assistance to other stakeholders (ex: third-party suppliers, distributors, etc.)

• CSR initiatives for the broader community (ex: donations)