There is no doubt that the advent of the Coronavirus pandemic affected many businesses, whether small, medium, or large.  In March 2020, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), one of the earliest legislation enacted in response to the pandemic’s impact on businesses and individuals.

As many businesses make projections for a post-Covid 19 future, they are beginning to think of ways that technology can serve their needs. One thing that remains sure is that humans will have to steer the wheels of this technological drive by adjusting risk models, updating algorithms, and deciding how to manage data. The point is that open data ecosystems for finance are the next frontier necessary for retail, banking, insurance, automotive, and biotech.

The Covid 19 pandemic proved the worth of robust digital financial infrastructure that aided the government in helping people and businesses from economic shock. Economies that employ data sharing for finance can experience gains in their Gross Domestic Product of between 1 and 5 percent by 2030, with benefits accruing to customers and financial institutions. What does it mean for businesses? It means that open financial data ecosystems can scale to create significant potential economic gains. While this may not look like a fast route to the bottom line, it would be a big mistake for retail companies to ignore this. Although it does not yield profits automatically, it allows your business to use cutting-edge technology to show consumers a better way of making purchases through the power of data, quantum computing, artificial intelligence and augmented reality.

It is needful to note that your workforce also plays a primary role in this process, as the human contribution to business success is essential. Findings from prominent sectors reveal that one of the foundational traits needed for a future-proof workforce is humility. The survey discovered that most people with more education and skills lagged in this trait. Though this notion is open for academic debate, most employers will agree that humble employees are teachable and quickly adapt to new methods. Also, the hold placed on diversity and inclusion and an increased burnout among women has put retail companies and consumer goods at a higher risk of losing diverse talent. You should give room for flexible work and employee well-being, followed by programs that promote diverse hiring and promotion.

Data and insight will give you a peek into the future of your business. Some of the trends that will shape the post-Covid 19 economy include e-grocery and telemedicine, two trends that emerged at the rise of the pandemic. Companies may focus more on developing more resilient supply chains and strive to make up for the losses created. Pandemic-proof innovations will become a regular feature for quite a while. As a leader, evaluate your company’s values and be sure about what every employee brings to the table. It will ensure that you select the right talent who aligns with your vision and contributes to your organization’s overall success.

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