COVID-19 Pandemic Resources & Support for the Human Capital Community

At the Human Capital Center, we will continue to provide you with insights to help you plan for what’s ahead. We have curated the relevant work we’ve done and have scheduled, as well as a provided a guide to the trusted, third-party sources that we hope you will find valuable and insightful. We will regularly update this page as new content becomes available and hope you visit as often as needs arise.

ALERT: Be Sure to Register for These Important Webcasts, Podcasts and Virtual Events 

• Human Capital Watch™: Holistic Well-Being @ Work on (May 18 at 11 AM EST): Join us as we discuss what organizations are doing to implement comprehensive wellbeing initiatives and our recommendations on specific actions to build healthier, more resilient work environments.
• The Reimagined Workplace a Year Later: Human Capital Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic on (June 3 at 11 AM EST): In this webcast, experts from The Conference Board will share the survey results and explore trends in remote work, productivity, well-being, organizational culture, and plans for the vaccine and returning to the workplace.
• Mapping the Great Return: Inclusive Support for Working Families on (June 8 at 2 PM EST): Join us for this exclusive panel featuring leaders from Vivvi, New York-Presbyterian and Horizon Media. Hear how we can prepare ourselves to return to the office AND support a workforce that addresses the needs of working parents and our employees.
• How PepsiCo and American Eagle Outfitters Transformed Their Workforce Strategy During COVID-19 on (June 10 at 1 PM ET): American Eagle and PepsiCo discuss how they’ve transformed benefits administration into a holistic, integrated workforce strategy that addresses the varying needs of large, diverse employee populations, leading to better health and business outcomes.

Insights From The Conference Board: Human Capital Management During COVID-19 

• Developing Resilience to Move Forward through Uncertainty to New Beginnings
• Implications for Learning & Development
• A Look into Digital HR Technology & Operations
• Leveraging Total Rewards Strategies to Improve Employee Well-Being and Navigate Business Change
• Using Human Capital Analytics to Understand the Internal Customer before, during, and after a Crisis
• Making D&I a Critical Component of the Solution
• Employee Groups as a Crucial Resource for Organizations and Leaders
• Adapting Feedback and Performance Systems during and after a Crisis
• From Immediate Responses to Planning for the Reimagined Workplace: Human Capital Responses to COVID-19
• Through a Glass Darkly: Preparing to Return to the (Reimagined) Workplace
• Reset & Recovery Planner: Return to the (Reimagined) Workplace
• Focusing on Employee Engagement in a Crisis
• Addressing Stigma and Discrimination during Times of Crisis
• Conducting Compassionate Layoffs
• Finding Innovative Alternatives to Layoffs
• Eight Compensation & Benefits Strategies to Help Employees Navigate the New Challenges
• Why Organizations Shouldn't Forget about Onboarding
• Support for Well-Being and Mental Health
• Navigating Talent Acquisition in a Changing World
• How Leaders Can Connect with Employees in a Crisis
• Leading Virtual Teams in a Crisis

(last update, May 11, 2021)

Core Resources and Crisis Management/Communication

Critical HR Policies and Emergency Actions

Continuing Employee Support & Business Continuity