2. Review the set of necessary tools and equipment

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Before COVID, most employees worked in specific locations equipped with all the necessary equipment. With the onset of the pandemic, work quickly shifted to laptops. In countries where electricity is an issue, some organizations have even provided employees with portable inverters and batteries. Company leaders should also be mindful of their employees with special needs or physical challenges and provide them with any equipment, applications, and/or modifications they need to do their work remotely or from the office.

The use of company portable devices and home china mobile database management systems can create security risks. Ensure that your employees fully understand these risks when using family printers and Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Whether your employees work in the office or remotely, implement security controls such as an acceptable use policy, multi-factor authentication, and encryption on all devices that access company information. Conduct ongoing security training and education initiatives to ensure that all employees understand the evolving risks associated with using IT and are using security best practices.

3. Implement flexible working hours
Flexibility is a key element of the modern workplace model. Many organizations have experimented during the pandemic to find a balance that fits their internal and business culture. Even if many of your employees are returning to the office, offer flexible work schedules to accommodate parenting, childcare, and other personal needs. Flexible work schedules can also give employees with special needs — including those with various neurological conditions — the ability to adjust their work hours based on when they are most productive or take breaks to regain focus when needed, whether they are working in the office or from home.