B08 - The Workplace Shift—New Realities, Future Uncertainty, and Meeting Staff Needs in a Post-Pandemic World

Wednesday, November 17, 2021

1:45 PM – 2:45 PM ET

Location: Livestreamed

The COVID-19 pandemic created a whole new world of IRB professionals working remotely. For some, it is idyllic; for others, they yearn to be back in a traditional office environment. The shift occurred suddenly and there is no telling when it will reach a final state. Staff and management must be transparent and flexible if evolving staff needs are to be met and valuable staff will be retained.

Learning Objectives:

Explore the changes that have occurred since the start of the pandemic and consider possible end states, as the first step in identifying new staff needs
Share ways to keep staff engaged and positive while some or all may be working remotely for the short- orlong-term, and how to elicit and address staff concerns about uncertain long-term work environments
Consider best practices for managing the workplace changes and potential complications (e.g., staff who do not want to return to on-site work)

Speaker(s)

Nathalia Henry Whitely, MS, CHRC, CIP

Northwestern University, IL
Brenda Ruotolo, CIP

Columbia University in the City of New York
New York, NY