In an environment where the Corona Virus has inflicted/continues to inflict widespread pain and suffering upon humanity, it has also caused/continues to cause considerable disruption and hardship across many sectors of the Australian economy. (I.e. It is projected that approximately 7% or 1 million Australians will lose their jobs before the disease dissipates).

But dissipate it eventually will. Just as the economy will eventually recover and businesses will re-open their doors to resume trading, contingent upon their HR Department's being well prepared and equipped in the following key areas: - 

1. Identifying workforce efficiency & utilisation gains that will reduce the overall number of staff to be hired and thereby labour costs to be incurred as their organisations attempt to recover from a low revenue/income base.
2. Knowing how many FTE's to actually hire, at what time intervals and where they are most likely to be resourced at reasonable cost.
3. Knowing how many of those previously stood-down or laid off are likely to fill vacant positions in an evironment where there will exist several new suitors.
4. Determining what changes should be made to existing value propositions in an environment whereby many potential employees may have previously endured long periods of personal and financial hardship.

To achieve the best possible results for their organisations, there has never been a more crucial time for HR Departments to step-back, pro-actively evaluate what lies ahead, and thereafter plan and execute accordingly. 

Those that do it well will soar like eagles. Those that do it poorly, will scratch like chickens. The choice is yours for the taking!