United Minds rolls out (Re)Boot Camp tool to help companies prepare their employees for the new style of working during COVID-19.
Change management has a new face in today’s business world. Companies are not addressing or managing change that pertains to organizational culture only. They are battling the massive changes in the external environment and internal transitions, and leaders were unprepared for this crisis. Unprecedented situations lead to a sharper focus on the gaps and being future-ready. After an elongated period of remote working, companies are now creating return to work approaches that can make the re-entry process seamless.Â
United Minds, has now launched one such tool – (Re)Boot CampOpens a new window ,Opens a new window a customized re-onboarding experience that prepares leaders, managers, and employees for the new ways of working. (Re)Boot Camp comprises of virtual events, workplace walkthroughs and customized training modules. The purpose is –
- Familiarizing employees with changes caused by COVID-19
- Launching new operational protocols for returning employees, such as health screening and sanitation procedures
- Re-skilling managers to handle new responsibilities, such as supporting the mental and emotional well-being of employees and building inclusive teams
- Efficient work collaboration between hybrid (on-site and remote)
- Modeling new employee behaviors to build personal resilience or learn new ways of serving customers or clients
Kate Bullinger, President, United Minds, says, “Leaders across the globe are facing what is arguably the biggest change management exercise in history, and those who navigate it successfully alongside their teams will emerge stronger. Now is the time for leaders to carefully consider what the future of work looks like for their organization from the perspective of their employees first. Businesses are facing high expectations to lead through this crisis, channel their values and rebuild better.â€
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Virtual tours of the new office environment are also being provided to ease their concerns about it being safe to return. Also, in the first week of return, on-site concierge teams will answer employee queries and ensure they re-enter office safely. In addition to that throughout (Re)Boot Camp, participants have on-demand access to experts in organizational change, public health, workforce inclusion, and more.
How does this new solution compare against other such tools that vendors are launching?
- Bright Talent’s Roadmap to Return to Workplace toolkit – This has been announced a few days ago. The main features of this solution are contains easily downloadable project plans, workflows, and templates to establishing distancing, implement an infectious disease plan, share guidelines for remote work, Conducting employee health and wellness checks, communication and a series of webinars that share practical insights on and real-life examples of effective return-to-work approaches.
- Totara LearningOpens a new window – This solution is linked to sharing support and communication through the LMS. With tools such as StoryTagger managers and leaders can share quick “welcome back†messages from managers (or even the CEO). Also, the Totara Learn’s audience’s functionality can be used ensure that everyone sees a video specific to their own team to reassure them,
- ShareCare – The ShareCare is designed to cover three specific areas of focus to support the re-onboarding of employees which are assessment and triage that includes an employee readiness survey, daily screener, digital pass, and telehealth facility, followed by testing and tracking, which includes COVID-19 testing, contact tracing, reporting, and analytics providing the status for each employee. One feature that it has in common with the Re(Boot) Camp, though implemented differently, is the coverage of mental health. While in Re(Boot) Camp the managers are being trained to support their team members on the same, in ShareCare there is the option for anxiety management through a voice-based stress tracker as well as mindfulness apps.
Reboarding is an essential step in employee experience journey because it entails gaining the trust of the employees all over again. They also need to be re-energized and motivated to come back and fit in seamlessly. Also, the pandemic has changed the world and workplaces forever. The practices that have been put in place will likely remain there for years to come. Therefore, sensitizing the returning employees to the same is critical for the company, in order to get back to business quickly.
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