LibGuides: Business & Economic Impact of COVID-19: Business Planning

Business Planning Resources

COVID-19: Implications for business
McKinsey & Company topical reports and briefings
The Conference Board - Coronavirus: Implications for Business
As the world’s leading independent, non-profit think tank devoted to serving business and society for over 100 years, The Conference Board is uniquely positioned to provide the C-Suite with a 360° view of the COVID-19 crisis and insights for what’s ahead. New resources are being added daily to help you lead with confidence.
Innovating During Coronavirus: A Guide to Recovery and Business Growth
Download a free recorded webinar from Euromonitor International.
In May 2020, Euromonitor International hosted an expert panel with global senior thought leaders to explore the future of innovation in a COVID-19 era.
This webinar will identify next steps for ways businesses can reinvent their products and services to meet new consumer values.
How COVID-19 Impacted Businesses in Q2
HubSpot, July 7, 2020
Forecasting in a Time of Crisis - Freedonia White Paper
Free white paper download, June 2020 - Since April, estimates of the drop in economic activity caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have been getting more and more downbeat. Most of the economic contraction has been caused by the social distancing measures enacted to slow the spread of the coronavirus, not by the coronavirus itself. Even with relaxation of these measures, the pandemic will likely result in a drag on economic growth even after the threat of infection fades. Sections include: Downward revisions to forecasts; Social distancing driving the economic effect of the pandemic; Changes in future behavior; Tracking the economy in real time
The CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program: What You Need to Know
Wordstream, April 1, 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Executive Briefing
From MarketResearch.com, download this free briefing that will help you understand the COVID-19 Outbreak, Its Impact on the Economy, and Implications for Specific Sectors.
Forbes: Remote Work and Best Practices: The Coronavirus Workplace Series
March 16, 2020
Forbes: The Unprecedented Employer Subsidies This Week To Avoid Layoffs: The Coronavirus Workplace Series
March 30, 2020
Forbes: The Workplace In The Time Of Coronavirus (Part I): Legal Guidelines For Navigating The Upheaval
March 9, 2020
Gartner: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center
To access the COVID-19 Resource Center, look for the link in red on the left side of the database homepage.
*Access is available to current Babson students, faculty & staff only*
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"The new coronavirus strain (COVID-19) that emerged in China represents a classic business disruption and means turmoil for employees and work. Organizations must prepare for the pandemic’s impact now because resource shortages will limit response options as it unfolds. The pandemic will affect operations for many months, across all geographies, and threatens the workforce directly. We've assembled the research and tools below to help leaders with their planning as the coronavirus outbreak continues. We will update this page regularly as the situation evolves."
Homebase | COVID-19 Impact on US Local Businesses and Hourly Employees
Continually updated. "This data set is prepared by Homebase, a free scheduling and time tracking tool used by 100,000+ local businesses and their hourly employees. Homebase's customers in the US primarily consist of restaurant, food & beverage, retail and services and are largely individual owned/operator managed businesses."
More info available on Homebase's site
How Small Businesses Can Take Advantage of the U.S. Stimulus Package
HubSpot, originally published April 3, 2020
US Department of Labor: Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for Coronavirus
The U.S. Department of Labor has resources to help workers and employers prepare for the COVID-19 virus (also known as novel coronavirus).
Navigating COVID-19: A Simplified Guide to Resources for SMBs
Wordstream, April 12, 2020
Report: Key Insights from The Wall Street Journal on the Coronavirus
Download a special report with WSJ's guide to coping with the outbreak; Be sure to set up your FREE WSJ account through the Horn Library first by using the link below.
COVID-19 and jobs: Monitoring the US impact on people and places
McKinsey, April 2020
How to Manage Remote Teams
Babson Thought & Action - The move online presents unique obstacles for managers, including how to manage remote teams. Professor Joseph Weintraub shares tips from the experiences of virtual project advisors in Babson’s student consulting programs.