The ALS Group Risk Management Articles

COVID-19 forced many companies to close their operations, which caused a great deal of disruption for numerous businesses on both direct losses and their revenue stream. With America trying to “re-open” there is a host of issues that need to be wrestled with. One of the areas that, we think, might be low on the list for many companies is how their supply chain has been affected and will continue to be impacted by COVID related issues. Having latent supply chain disruption can wreak havoc on a business already challenged by the shutdown. This type of risk needs to be understood, so the company can plan for alternatives.

Our blogs usually address specific risk related topics, but as we celebrated Mother’s Day on Sunday, we wanted to dedicate this one to all the amazing moms who are there for their families and organizations as well as address some of the challenges they face.    Most of us have experienced and continue to experience a drastic shift in our daily lives when the country began its COVID-19 fight a few months ago. There is one group, however, that has been particularly and profoundly impacted by the lock-down even more than the rest and that is working moms. 

As the Coronavirus Pandemic unfolds, one primary concern for all organizations is people. How to care for its workforce during pandemic and nurture a healthy workforce post-pandemic has become a trending topic. We recently shared what we, as the organization’s leaders, do to care for our own remote working employees as they face the challenges brought on by this pandemic.  COVID-19 is people related crisis and all risks relating to employees i.e. people risk is the one thing that keeps Senior Leaders up at night. After all, a company’s most important asset is its people.  It is a tough time for companies and individuals, alike, due to uncertainty and threats to