PRECAUTIONS OR POSSIBLE REACTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN FOUR COMMON CASES THAT CAN BE EXPERIENCED DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PERIOD

PRECAUTIONS OR POSSIBLE REACTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN FOUR COMMON CASES THAT CAN BE EXPERIENCED DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PERIOD

CASE 1: Insufficient number of personnel working in the field

               Due to the Covid-19 outbreak that shook the world today, many companies chose to reduce staff numbers and reduce expenses. As a result of this practice, the workload of the remaining employees increased. Rational solutions are needed to alleviate and prevent this workload. So what are these rational solutions? Technology is at the top of these rational solutions. If we can use technology in a correct and beneficial way, we can both reduce the cost and prevent the workload. First of all, let me explain how we can use technology correctly. In order to use technology correctly, we must first exchange ideas with experts in the field and determine the right software and programs for our company. Within the scope of these programs, we can load the jobs of personnel reduced to technology. Let me explain how to load this workload on technology with an example. Let's say the sector in which it operates is a company that has thousands of products in the field of health and its warehouse and employs the following 5 personnel. 1 personnel processes warehouse entries and exits into the system, while 2 personnel make stock arrangements by following the warehouse order and expiry dates of the products. 1 employee buys the missing items and maintains availability. In 1 employee, he supervises the employees who provide the whole warehouse layout as a chief. Now, let's buy such a program for our company that it informs us when the barcode of the products is read. Let's show the expiration date, when it arrived, how many we have in stock and the minimum quantity we should have. If we identify such a program and implement it in our company, we can solve all these works with 3 people. Thanks to barcode readers, 1 person can enter and exit the products, access all necessary information from a single screen, order missing products and enter and exit. Let this person be our warehouse chief. Since the expiry date is loaded by removing the follow-up load, 2 people can organize the warehouse and transfer the products.

CASE 2:Health risks at work.

               There are many solutions that can be taken regarding health risks in the workplace. This can be achieved by working in coordination with the workplace physicians. 

               First of all, let's start with the measures to be taken in pandemic situations. Of course, we say mask, distance, hygiene, but this is not enough. Let's examine how we can provide them. Companies should definitely provide this opportunity to their employees in terms of masks. If companies give this opportunity, employees feel safe and valuable. If they see that their company is taking action for them, they become more committed to their work. By adjusting the working hours of the employees according to the distance, the density can be reduced, and as I mentioned in the 1st case, if the workload is loaded on technology in places where technology can be loaded, the workplace density will decrease again. The number of employees decreases. 

               One of the most important precautions is hygiene. In terms of hygiene, companies should establish disinfectant stands in various places in their work areas. Workplace cleaning should be done more carefully. Disinfectant should be added to floor surface cleaners and greater hygiene sensitivity should be demonstrated. Soap and similar cleaning materials in common areas should be constantly checked. Workplace ventilation should work at full capacity and employees should work in fresh air. Employees should be trained in the scope of the precautions to be taken. The use of masks should be mandatory. Because this is a public health requirement. Thanks to these trainings and information, both risk is reduced and employee health is protected.

CASE 3: Employees dealing with insufficient motivation, stress, burnout and anxiety during the coronavirus period

               Business life itself is stressful and tiring. In addition, when the epidemic that shook the world is added, the motivation of the employees decreases.

               Under stress and pressure, they suffer from burnout syndrome. We can provide the opportunity to encourage our employees to minimize the harmful effects of this situation. In this case, if we can create an effective system and provide synergy, it will create a strong positive effect for both the company and the employees. While many companies cannot do business during the epidemic period, if we give bonuses to our employees for their jobs or sales, our employees will be more willing and more determined because things are getting worse every day. The efforts of employees receiving bonuses will definitely affect other employees. Therefore, this bad pandemic period can be an advantage for both our company and our employees. By using the win-win method, we can create this effect and prevent employees from being stressed and positively affect their motivation.

CASE 4:Managing remote workers so they can work for long periods

                When it comes to remote work, the priority for companies is to establish and strengthen the bond between employee and company. Once this bond is established, it will be much easier to supervise the employees and ensure that the jobs are completed on time. First, team leaders form the basis of company employee bonding with one-on-one online conversations with their teams. Then, an evaluation meeting can be held once a month in a chat environment as a team on online platforms. Team spirit is reinforced by online games or similar online events. If the team is managed correctly, the loyalty to the company increases. In order to increase loyalty to the company, wellness kits (disinfectant, mask, herbal tea) can be sent to employees in the form of tiny gifts at certain hours. A sweet, meal or a meaningful small gift is sent to employees on special occasions such as birthdays to make them feel valued. Such small surprises will increase employees' loyalty to the company and prevent them from disrupting their responsibilities. As a result, a team spirit will be formed and business control will be easier afterwards.