'Not about politics' | HR leaders step in to help Ukrainian workers leave the country

HR leaders have stepped in to help any employees based in Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict, with several announcing major relocation plans for staff and their families.

The world has reacted with shock and anger following Russia’s armed invasion of its neighbouring state, prompting political and business leaders to take action, predominantly by cutting ties with Russian firms.

However, leaders within the people function have also stepped up humanitarian efforts by helping civilians trapped in Ukraine, with a number of firms revealing how they specifically have been helping their workers.

Anthony Lamot, CEO of cloud marketing firm DESelect, revealed his company was helping its Ukrainian staff flee to the firm’s headquarters in Belgium.