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A Collection of articles and resources created by consulting, VC/PE, and research firms. We have categorized them in terms of business size and functional themes relevant for CEOs. Each of the resources is linked to the original content that is accessible on click.

COVID-19: Developing A Digital-Led Response For Recovery

May 20, 2020December 28, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, largebusiness, startup

PurpleCrest’s suggested approach to be adopted by organisations for a digital-led response to the COVID’19 crisis.

Women-driven Startups Breaking Stigma Around Mental Health & Wellness

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | startup

7 women-led startups that are shattering the glass ceilings and leading the way to alleviate some serious mental health and wellness concerns.

Plan, Prepare, and Respond to the Covid-19 Post Lockdown

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, largebusiness, startup

An interim guide for businesses and employers to prevent workplace exposure to COVID-19

Remote working and Mental Health Management during Covid-19

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, largebusiness, startup

Practical tips on taking care of mental health and wellbeing for teleworkers

Proactive Steps To Ensure Health And Safety Of Employees

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, largebusiness, startup

Cooley’s list of Do’s and Don’ts for employers in the light of Coronavirus Outbreak.

Making the workplace COVID-19 Ready

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, largebusiness, startup

WHO guidelines to control the spread of virus and mitigate the risk related to health and safety of employees

A 7-Step Plan To Transition from Offices to Distributed Teams during a Crisis

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, startup

Tips on how to change the culture from all-in-one-location team into a distributed team

Shift To A Remote Working Kind-of-Policy

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, largebusiness, startup

Top recommendations on creating a supportive remote working environment

Prepare Yourself For The Telecommuting Reality

May 12, 2020February 17, 2021 | highGrowthBusiness, largebusiness, startup

An insight into how telecommuting can help in effective management of remote teams

Effective Tips For The First Time Remote Workers

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, startup

Consolidated guidelines to help you get set up, limit distractions, maintain confidentiality, and work from home like a pro.

An Ultimate Guide For Embracing ‘Remote’ As A Culture

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, largebusiness, startup

Successful strategies for remote work from world’s leading companies

How to Ensure Accountability and Productivity While Working From Home

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, startup

A tutorial covering tips and tricks to ascertain efficiency while working in a remote setup

Tips To Successfully Setup Remote Team In Response to COVID-19

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, largebusiness, startup

8 tried and tested strategies that will help in smooth transition to remote working

How to Engage Participants in Virtual Meetings

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, largebusiness, startup

The FIVE rules that ensure high levels of engagement during virtual meetings

A Remote working Guide For Startups

May 12, 2020June 12, 2020 | startup

A guideline to help startups come up with an effective plan for remote working

An Ultimate Guide to Remote Working

May 12, 2020June 12, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, startup

Insights and tips on remote working best practices from a company that is all remote.

Key Lessons In Managing An All-remote Workforce

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, largebusiness, startup

GitLab’s guidelines in creating a fundamental and long term strategy for managing the challenges of work-from-home

Guidelines for providing uninterrupted delivery services During COVID-19

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, startup

A list of ways to ensure continued operations of essential goods and services

Leadership Lessons To be Learnt From COVID Crisis

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, largebusiness, startup

A crisis survival guide from 66 CEOs and Executives on how to inspire teams from a distance

Are You Firefighting in Your Business?

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | startup

The startup chat that brings unfiltered insights and actionable advice straight from the trenches of startup and business life.

Pause and Ponder Before You Layoff? (WSJ)

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, startup

A list of alternatives to consider before making a decision to layoff as it can cost company in the long run

Planning To Restructure Your Workforce? Think Before Making A Decision

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, largebusiness, startup

The HBR guide to consider before making a restructuring decision with detailed insights on immediate and after effect of layoffs

Looking Beyond Layoffs In Tough Times

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, startup

While layoff seems to be the only feasible solution during crisis, there are several other ways to tackle the situation

How to Keep the Business Afloat Without Sacrificing Employees

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, startup

A list of 50 creative and thoughtful ways that are better than sacrificing employees

Keeping People Priorities At The Heart of COVID-19 Response

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, largebusiness, startup

A BCG guide for creating effective COVID-19 responses for seven key people topics

Mary Meeker’s Coronavirus Trend Report

May 12, 2020May 13, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, largebusiness, startup

A compilation of observable trends to better understand the present situation and get an insight into the future.

Capital Note on Impact Assessment of Coronavirus

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, startup

A consolidated list of pertinent questions you need to be asking when performing your business’ impact assessment

Coronavirus Crisis And Disruption In The Supply Chain

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, largebusiness, startup

An evaluation of effects of Covid19 on global supply chain ecosystem and manufacturing sector by Harvard Business Review

A Foresight Into The Influence Of COVID-19 On Global Economy

May 12, 2020June 12, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, largebusiness, startup

Looking through the market signals to discern structural impact on the economy worldwide.

Impact of Coronavirus on Consumer Behaviour in China

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, largebusiness, startup

An Analysis of the shift in consumer behavior from outbreak to stabilization phase by Havas Group, China.

A Comprehensive Crisis Response Checklist For Leaders

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, largebusiness, startup

A rapid response checklist by BCG to manage the impact of coronavirus on businesses

Evolving situations and Business Implications Amidst COVID-19

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, largebusiness, startup

Latest insights on the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on business by McKinsey

Crising Management and Response Through The Unfolding Situation

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, largebusiness, startup

12 lessons to mitigate risk and lead your business through Coronavirus by Harvard Business Review

Checklist & Action Plan for CEOs To Tackle the COVID Crisis

May 12, 2020December 28, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, largebusiness, startup

An aggressive plan of action and call for CEOs to look beyond a crisis-response approach by Bain & Company

Macro Scenario Matrix And Business Planning In The Wake Of Covid19

May 12, 2020February 19, 2021 | highGrowthBusiness, startup

A Matrix by Sequoia Capital proposing potential strategies to tackle macro scenarios during the epidemic.

Scenario-based Survival Strategy Amid COVID-19

May 12, 2020May 13, 2020 | highGrowthBusiness, startup

Survey of scenario planning and risk management for businesses by Matrix Partners India

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