As Told By Nomads

In today’s episode of the As Told by Nomads Podcast, join me and my guest, Neil Fallon, as we discuss how businesses can navigate the world in the aftermath of COVID-19. Neil is the co-founder and CEO of Eppione, an integrated HR employee benefits and insurance platform for businesses across the world. He also discusses the duties of the employers towards their employees, treating everyone with respect, employee benefits strategies, and so on! As we are navigating through this new normal, it is important to learn how to adapt and change strategies to achieve success!

Treat Your Employees as Individuals

A happy employee is more loyal and productive doing their tasks. When employees feel like they’re heard and valued, they acknowledge and work harder for your goals. Neil said in the episode that it is important to treat your employees the same and as individuals. The best way of building long-term relationships with any kind of connection is to treat them with respect. There will also be more opportunities for growth for your business because they’ll help provide ideas and suggestions when needed. Employees usually do not speak up when they feel intimidated by their higher-ups. However, it is truly not that easy especially when you’re not used to communicating, but the outcome when you try is worth it. 

Employer’s Duty of Care during the COVID-19

To save the business from failing and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace, an employer must strictly fulfill their duty in taking care of their employees. It has become difficult for everyone to adapt to this new normal, the chances of harming every individual’s health and safety are at huge risk.

An employer has the role of being the leader in the team and he or she needs to implement strict COVID-19 prevention guidelines. Ensuring as well that the safety of the employees are not harmed while working and consider the possible benefits they can acquire when infected with the disease. The levels of responsibilities are high for an employer, especially in terms of keeping the business going while there is a crisis. And as important as the role is for a leader, the employees should also know how to follow to effectively execute these preventions. Working as a team, learning how to adapt and pivot are critical to the success of the business. Sooner or later companies should accept the new normal and the changes that have occurred in the industry. Learn more about the possible strategies and factors to consider in this episode with Neil!

About Neil Fallon:

Neil is an Employee Benefits expert that has been helping employers with pension, insurance and employee benefits matters since 1991. He works with the world’s leading insurance companies and benefit consultancies to implement Employee Benefits best practices around the world.

Their platform www.eppione.com provides business managers with a comprehensive human resource information system and flexible employee benefits that will help ensure that the human resources department is GDPR compliant in 2018.

They are licensed and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Success is measured by the number of businesses that choose Eppione to help address their HR compliance issues, administer a wide array of employee benefits solutions, and manage corporate insurance programs. They also provide access individual advisory services.

Eppione Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK (reference 757722) and is registered with the ICO (information Commissioners Office reference ZA217811). These regulations help clients giving them the reassurance of the highest standards of consistency and protection whilst working in line with FCA guiding principles and Treating Customers Fairly policies.

Outline of the episode:

[04:06] Different levels of anxiety and approaches to the lockdown situation.

[07:09] Creating a...