This article offers advice from an expert panel of successful HR executives on the Forbes Human Resources Council. HR’s charge is more than just managing employment contracts and administration. During times of crisis, like COVID-19, HR professionals can develop techniques to ensure that the company remains viable even with a limited staff presence.

Yvette Kennedy, Vice President, Consulting, Explorance is among the 15 experts offering advice on what HR can do to contribute to business continuity during times of uncertainty. One of those techniques noted by Kennedy is identifying future-state skills, conducting gap assessments, and planning for re-skilling and redeploying employees’ post-economic transformation.