As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic evolves across the globe, organisations find themselves in different and sometimes multiple stages of the crisis management lifecycle. Using Control Risks’ Readiness, Response and Recovery methodology, we are helping clients navigate the crisis by shaping responses that target rapid commercial recovery and factor in longer-term scenarios. Control Risks brings you critical insights and advice on how to manage fast-moving information cycles and adapt your existing crisis response measures. Remaining flexible, agile, forward-thinking and empathetic are all essential for a successful outcome.

Recovery

Managing remote terminations during COVID-19

Many organizations facing financial challenges arising from COVID-19 may be confronted with the terrible prospect of required reductions in force or even mass layoffs. The notification of termination – already a difficult and challenging task – is complicated by the fact that many employees are currently working remotely during social distancing lockdowns. 

Recovery

Business travel – cleared for take-off?

Although “non-essential” travellers are starting to plan overseas trips or to take to the skies again, the recovery will be slow, uneven, and possibly subject to sudden reversals. A resumption of normal international travel under these conditions is near impossible, but as countries begin to loosen restrictions imposed due to COVID-19 with bubbles and bridges, what will this mean for business travel? 

Recovery

Pandemic turns the screws on ambitious oil and gas projects, producers old and new

The impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the oil and gas industry in West Africa has so far been uneven. Major producers are bearing the brunt of economic challenges, while newcomers face losing out on future investments as exploration plans are thrown into doubt or delayed indefinitely. 

Recovery

Internal Investigations – Getting the basics right

The exceptional circumstances related to COVID-19 have required investigators to think creatively about how they will conduct investigations when much of the workforce is working remotely and social distancing restrictions are in place. Following best practices helps ensure credibility and transparency in the process.

Coverage of COVID-19 on CORE

Existing subscribers to CORE can access regular updates about COVID-19 through the platform. In addition, subscribers can benefit from a direct link to our experts to discuss topics related COVID-19 and their unique circumstances via CORE+ Analyst Access hours.

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