The Workforce Institute at Kronos Forecasts Cloudy Expectations and a Flurry of Workplace Confusion During Weather Emergencies and Natural Disasters
Summary
LOWELL, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With an increasing number of weather emergencies and natural disasters in the U.S.1, a new survey from The Workforce Institute at Kronos Incorporated finds employees have clear expectations for how organizations can create a culture of caring in times of such crises. “Weathering the Storm,” a survey commissioned by The Workforce Institute at Kronos Incorporated and conducted online by The Harris Poll2, surveyed employees and employers – specifically people managers, human resources leaders, and executives – to help organizations understand and prepare for employees’ changing expectations during extreme weather events. Kronos industry-centric workforce applications are purpose-built for businesses, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and government agencies of all sizes. Footnote 1: According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), there were 14 extreme weather events which cost $1 billion or more in both 2018 and 2019, tied for 4th all-time. Results are weighted on age, sex, race/ethnicity, education, region and household income to align with the actual proportion of the population under study.