Workforce | Leadership and coaching is set to become the 'new normal'

It’s well accepted that the COVID-19 pandemic has created a paradigm shift when it comes to the world of work.

Remote working which was previously seen as a perk for a few businesses has now become the norm – with employers now being tasked with having to effectively engage and motivate an isolated workforce. At the same time for many businesses, these unprecedented times may mean a number of operational and workforce changes and communicating those, and what the future looks like, will be instrumental in maintaining employee wellbeing and reducing anxiety. For these reasons, now is a pivotal moment for organisations to ensure they have strong leaders who can rise to the challenge.

A new type of leader

It’s easy to be a good leader when things are going well for the business and the economy, yet it is a completely different challenge when in times of crisis. Leaders that previously thrived within the walls of the traditional, physical office now find themselves in the unchartered territory of having to lead remotely and virtually. For these reasons, it’s important that a new type of leader emerges.