Grand Rapids Chamber issued the following announcement on June 1.
On March 11, LaFleur decided to pack up our laptops, monitors, and our desk bobbleheads (at least some of them), and transition to remote work. Like nearly every organization in the world, we began a journey towards our “new normal” and had to quickly adapt to keep the business thriving and profitable, while balancing our commitment to our employees.
In some ways, our transition was easier because of how we operate. Most LaFleur employees take advantage of our marketing agency’s flexible scheduling and work from home regularly. Since our inception, we have respected our employees’ talent and autonomy. We hold everyone to a high standard, but we also give them the tools and flexibility they need to meet their goals.
Still, the stay-at-home order challenged our status quo. Suddenly, our team and community were facing monumental uncertainty, all while trying to balance their workload, family obligations, and other challenges. We went from an office that buzzed with creativity to having our Zoom meetings and concentration interrupted by our kids, pets, and the news.
However, we refused to compromise our culture. Our leadership team started to identify ways to help our team retain its motivation, camaraderie, and joy. We also wanted to make sure that we did not lose our sense of shared accountability. So, we developed a plan that retains our independent management approach, adds some layers of accountability, and prioritizes holistic wellness.
Original source can be found here.
Source: Grand Rapids Chamber
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