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C O V E R
S T O R Y
One such industry that faced multiple consequences
thanks to COVID-19 is the utilities, specifically power and
water industries.
Now, safety has always been at the forefront for the
utilities industry. Needless to say, it is a core principle by
which they work and live. Amidst this global pandemic,
making certain that critical lifeline services are smoothly
operating and are not interrupted has created a mountain
of a challenge. The near-term decisions utility leaders
make today to protect their employees, communities and
business from COVID-19, will undoubtedly impact future
operations. In order to guarantee enterprise resiliency
in the present until the future, ensuring the safety of
people and going the extra mile to serve customers
while anticipating and minimizing financial impact is the
industry’s paramount objective.
So, how do we adapt to an evolving
environment today?
Leaders are in the process of directing large reductions
in productivity since the majority of employees grapple
with the safety, care, and education of family and loved
ones. As public health officials and even frontline medical
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