As businesses continue to reopen, companies must understand the importance of flexibility throughout the post-COVID era.
We are finally seeing a light at the end of a tunnel. COVID-19 made its way into our world, disrupting everything from our families and healthcare system to political agendas and our economy. Many businesses were flourishing with promising futures before the pandemic. Unfortunately, these same businesses are no longer thriving. Many have shut their doors.
Thankfully, all businesses have not met the same fate. Some businesses have been able to stay afloat through everything – and they hope to come back better than ever with the post-COVID reopening.
Flexibility is the key to make sure this happens.
Life After COVID
So, here is the million-dollar question: What will life be like after COVID?
Many businesses have shut down for extended periods. Others have drastically cut down the number of staff they have. Some have turned to an all-remote, work-from-home officeb eliminating the need for a physical office space altogether. Even more so, some employers have found that by reducing commutes and shortening workweeks, production has skyrocketed.
These changes during the pandemic must affect what life will look like after, right? Maybe it has given leaders around the world a chance to re-think the way we do business. Not to mention the CDC recommendations for business – they are sure to follow for the future. After all, COVID is still here. The goal is to maintain a healthy bottom line while keeping employees safe in the process.
Our thought process that something like the coronavirus would never happen here has been shattered. Instead, it arrived, and it took over our lives for longer than we would have liked. That is why life after COVID is likely to contain precautions – personally and in business.
The Importance of Flexibility
As we move into this unknown season, business owners must understand the importance of flexibility and look at ways to be more adaptable to any and all situations that may arise. Think back to March of 2020. Nobody knew what was going to happen. Nobody even expected such drastic measures would take place. Shutting down the economy entirely? Requiring 6ft of space between employees and customers? Only allowing 25% capacity in restaurants? All these concepts were incredibly foreign to us at the time.
Some owners were able to re-invent their business to fit the circumstances. Many businesses adapted to the changes as quickly as possible. Those who did these things are here today. Those who could not, may not be. But the idea of being flexible and able to adapt to changes as they come will speak the longevity.
Ways to Keep Your Business Flexible
As a business owner, you know the importance of flexibility, but you also know that there needs to be structure. So, how do you keep your business flexible? You will find a few ways below.
1. Regularly update your policies
As the world changes, so should your policies. Be intentional about making sure everyone knows and understands the policies as they are created. In fact, you should be updating your policies for the post-COVID business realm.
2. Prepare for health concerns
Make sure that you take proactive steps to prevent the spread of germs throughout your organization. For example, allow for additional space for employees and customers. This additional space is crucial – especially if you are moving back to your old capacity levels. Also, check for proper ventilation and continue strict cleaning methods.
3. Have a plan
We do not know what the next thing may be to strike our country – and our economy. So, you have to be ready. Planning now means that when something does arise, you are prepared for it. As others struggle to find their way, you will be one step ahead.
As always, though, you want everything to be flexible so that if your plans must change, you have a policy for that. It can change, and your employees know to follow.
How a Clearspan Tent Fits the Plan
The coronavirus may be declining in numbers, but it is still here. So, as you move forward with developing flexible options for your business and a proactive plan, keep COVID in mind – and know that clearspan tents can help.
Throughout the pandemic, many industries – hospitals, schools, colleges and universities, businesses, construction companies, etc. – have sought clearspan tents to manage, adapt, and overcome the power of COVID. And what they have discovered is that these tents can help any business in any industry reopen safely while continuing to adjust and reshape to the new environment.
This is what post-COVID success looks like.
Clearspan tents are versatile solutions, which is precisely why you need one. They can be designed in many different sizes, so you are sure to find what works for your company. Whether it is expanding office space or offer more dining space to meet social distancing needs, the accessories that come with clearspan buildings can leave you with the perfect space.
These temporary buildings are there when you need them, so you are not stuck paying for a permanent structure if things find their way back to a more normal way of life. And they can come with an HVAC system that gives you healthy ventilation under the fabric roof. Germs away!
Going Forward
As we advance into the future, we do not know what we are up against. The best defense for our business is to understand the importance of flexibility and create adaptable options in our toolbox. So, if we encounter a bigger spread of coronavirus or the like, or a natural disaster damages the foundation of your office building, or something else impedes your ability to function as normal, having an additional option – such as a clearspan tent – can mean the difference between hanging an open or closed sign on your door.
Always think ahead and be flexible. Life around us is constantly changing – and your business needs to, as well. The more you allow yourself to ride the ebb and flow of it, the better chance your business will survive.
Now, how about that clearspan tent?
