Globally, every organisation has been hit by the pandemic and the resulting economic fallout – from local governments here in WA to the world’s insurance market.
Following COVID lockdowns expect people to flock to outdoor areas and other local government facilities. Prior to opening these public spaces as part of Phase 3, local governments should make sure they are ready to be used.
As local governments prepare for the new normal of physical health safe guards including temperature checks and additional cleaning, they also need to consider how best to monitor and support employees mental health.
Western Australia fared better than many locations around the world following the coronavirus pandemic. However, COVID-19 had an overwhelming impact on local governments and exposed weaknesses within every industry.
How local governments operate in a post COVID-19 world will determine future workplace success.
Ideally, local governments will exit the crisis better than before.
Risk Matters – Autumn 2020 WA Finance Conference 12 – 13 March LGIS had a great time at the LG Professionals WA Finance Conference on
Risk Matters – Autumn 2020 This is a common question we’re asked when a local government is involved in litigation or court proceedings (being sued
Risk Matters – Autumn 2020 With the vast array of operations performed by and services local governments provide to their communities, there are many roles
Risk Matters – Autumn 2020 In WA local governments manage assets in excess of $40 billion and purchase more than $4 billion in goods and
Risk Matters – Autumn 2020 From left: Paul Omodei, Aaron Cook, Nick Sloan, Mary Woodford, John Pearson, Peter Forbes, Tracey Roberts, Tony Evans. In December
Risk Matters – Autumn 2020 Delegated local government employees can view claims using Qlikview. There are separate Qlikview applications for workers’ compensation, property and liability,
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