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As social distancing measures abate—and ahead of a possible second wave of coronavirus cases—organizations will need to de-risk the enterprise and adapt operations to a “new normal.” This will require a thorough evaluation of pandemic-driven IT and cybersecurity changes, some of which were rapidly put in place during the response phase of the pandemic, followed by strategic adjustments of enterprise architectures, cybersecurity controls, and business processes based on long-term operating strategies. In the post-COVID-19 world, 10 areas will require attention.

As businesses and customer-facing companies consider best practices for reopening under the COVID-19 environment, they should develop a thoughtful plan to reduce the chance of exposure to the virus. We explore five ways for businesses to help ensure their employees and customers remain safe while keeping in mind the type of business, the state and local government guidelines and orders in place, and the geographic region in which the business operates.

In this discussion, Perkins Coie’s Insurance Recovery Attorneys, Jim Davis and Brad Dlatt, interviews special guest Perkins Coie Labor Partner, Heather Sager, who is counseling companies operating during the Covid-19 pandemic.Topics include how businesses find out if they are allowed to re-open, what employers need to know about having employees return to work, the use of health screenings, privacy issues arising from new procedures, the implication for insurance, and a brief legislative update.

U.S. Capital markets are facing pressures from significant societal shifts as the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the globe. For boards and stakeholders charged with governance in earning the confidence of current and would-be investors, it will be paramount to demonstrate leadership integrity and intent through the crisis environment.

If there were any lingering doubts about the necessity of digital transformation to business longevity, the coronavirus has silenced them. With rare exception, operating digitally is the only way to stay in business through mandated shutdowns and restricted activity. It’s go digital, or go dark. With the right approach, businesses can come out of the fray stronger, more agile, and more customer-centric than before. Crisis breeds ingenuity, and good ideas put into practice can propel any business to breakout performance.

A credit freeze is a free mechanism that allows you to restrict access to your credit report. Although there are limits to a credit freeze, it will generally prevent thieves from opening new accounts in your name because most creditors require a credit report before extending you credit. Learn how to initiate a credit freeze and restrict access to your credit report from future creditors.

When an unforeseeable or disruptive event occurs—such as the COVID-19 pandemic—the transaction parties must look back at their real estate agreements and reassess their standing, rights, remedies, recourse, and relationships. To ensure good business judgment, the review on the provisions of your real estate contracts should include addressing the three common questions asked.

Family business leaders face unique challenges during this global pandemic. In addition to the health and economic factors facing all businesses today, many family business leaders have close personal ties to their employees and communities, some going back for generations. Family business leaders can use this time to enhance communication and education within the family system, reinforce their family values, strengthen business resilience, and offer support to employees and their communities.

As states, localities, and health officials begin to set parameters around reopening businesses, bringing your people back onsite successfully won’t be as simple as flipping a switch. Every company is unique. But each company faces the same concerns: where to begin, how to keep people protected, when to communicate, and what’s the right way to move forward. The challenge is complex, but there is a framework for moving forward. It starts with asking the right questions and considering the options and regulations around a return to work policy.