PolymerFilms Interactive Webinar with Lisa Ryan: Retaining Talent During Turbulent Times 

 The impact of COVID-19 has profoundly changed business as we know it. Not only didcompanies have to change many of their work practices, but employees have found theyhave lots more options when it comes to how, when, and where they can get their workdone. 

Even the term “workplace” has potentially become obsolete. Companies that neverthought they could (or should) offer telecommuting opportunities have been forced todo so. Now, the place that employees work has merged with the places that they eat,sleep, exercise, play, and raise their kids and pets. 

Organizations that come out of this pandemic successfully are the ones that integrateand master digital work, community, and collaboration. And yes, this does go formanufacturing plants. Workers may still have to show up to run production, but theirmindset has probably expanded to adjust and adapt to new ways of using technologyand communicating with each other and with leadership. It’s essential for you to have strategies to help employees deal with the fear, frustration, and uncertainty of the new work environment. 

When you join us, you'll get expert advice on:

How the pandemic has changed business for good – and how to take advantage ofthose changes. 

How to relate to employees from both a personal and professional standpoint duringtrying times.

Why communication is more critical than ever before – and how to make sure you’redoing it the right way. 

Why ignoring employees’ personal challenges will come back to haunt you.

About Lisa Ryan

Lisa is a Certified Speaking Professional and best-selling author of ten books, including “Manufacturing Engagement.” She has thirteen years ofindustrial sales experience including seven years in the welding industry - and YES, she does weld. Lisa has served as President of the American Welding Society, Cleveland Chapter, as well as two terms as President of the National Speakers Association, Ohio Chapter.