Restructuring & Reimagining: Leading a Post-Pandemic Workplace with Wayne Cascio - Uptime Logistics

Today on Uptime Logistics, Doug looks at the human resources side of uptime - especially now in a post-pandemic workplace. There’s an interesting dichotomy right now of companies fighting to survive and others that can’t seem to grow fast enough. In either case there are some lessons to be learned, and Wayne Cascio is the perfect person to communicate the latest insights.

They explore his recent research of every publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange from 1980 to 2016 to determine which actions led to the best outcomes. The research highlights 6 factors that senior leadership should assess when downsizing or growing their workforce. This research was also recently covered in the NY Times. They also discuss recruitment, retention, and training, how things have changed during this pandemic crisis, and what the future may bring.

Wayne Cascio is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the Business School of the University of Colorado-Denver. He’s also an author and award winning researcher. Most recently, a 2020 recipient of the Ulrich Impact Award from HR Division of Academy Management for a career in research that ties theory to practical applications.