Skip to content

Back to Our Blog

4/30/21 Webisode: Preparing Your Business for COVID-19 Vaccines #3: Communicating with Employees & Customers

Blog Categories

Josh Veronica

April 29, 2021

Preparing Your Business for COVID-19 Vaccines | Special 3-Part Webisode Series
#3 – Communicating with Employees & Customers

COVID-19 continues to create significant health and economic challenges, but hope is on the horizon as vaccinations are being administered.  As we enter this next phase in the COVID-19 recovery and eradication, employers will have a key role to play in the WNY vaccination efforts because employers are often perceived as more trustworthy than the government.

From employee communications and segmentation to the administration of the vaccines, getting shots into arms is multi-faceted and brings numerous challenges.  That is why we have created this webisode series to help employers navigate this new, but critically important territory. We’ve also provided a comprehensive set of resources on our website.

Attendees of each event will receive:

  • Answers to key questions that businesses should consider, followed by action steps.
  • Supporting resources, including templates for employee, customer, and other stakeholder communications.
  • Business case studies and examples from Buffalo Niagara business leaders to provide ideas and inspiration.

This is a must-attend for any employer who cares about their workforce, their neighbors, and the economic recovery of the region. Let’s strategically work together to come out strong.

Watch this event recording from 4/30/21 to learn best practices and takeaway tools on how to best communicate vaccine efforts to your employees and customers.

Key topics covered in the recording:

  • Why education is as important as the actual vaccine
  • Designating a communications lead and/or team
  • Developing a communications plan
  • Customizing the plan for special populations
  • Dealing with vaccine hesitancy with empathy and honesty
  • Celebrating vaccine victories
  • Communicating the importance of the vaccine to the broader community: The role of employers in vaccine distribution
Watch the Recording Here:

Missed the first 2 Webisodes in this series?

  • Watch Webisode 1: Considerations for HR, Operations & Sr. Leaders here.
  • Watch Webisode 2: How to – Creating a Vaccine Policy & Plan here.

Register for other upcoming events on our Events Page. (Past Event - Registration closed.)

*****

The Buffalo Niagara Partnership is committed to providing employers with the latest information and resources to help you deal with COVID-19 and its impact on our community, state, and nation. Visit our Events Page and Resource Page, as they are updated regularly to provide you with the most current information.

Do you have specific questions related to running your business or your business unit? Visit the BNP Business Link, a question and answer forum for, and by, the Buffalo Niagara business community. Submit your questions and get expert answers on just about any topic from legal, IT, HR, NYS regulations, sales, marketing, communications, and more. It is quick, confidential, powerful, and convenient. The BNP Business Link can help you today.

Related Posts

5/20 Webisode: NYS Reopening Guidelines: HR & Legal Implications

By jveronica@thepartnership.org | May 20, 2020

The Partnership hosted a webisode to review reopening guidelines and the safety business plan template.

NYS released industry specific guidelines for the reopening of businesses, which include a Business Safety Plan Template. Having a clear and available safety plan will be a critical part of the reopening process for businesses.

5/1 Webisode: NYS Shared Work Program – Retain Employees During a Slowdown

By jveronica@thepartnership.org | May 16, 2020

The economic impacts of COVID-19 are affecting Buffalo Niagara businesses and their workforce. Fortunately, there are state programs to help – The NYS Shared Work Program helps employers avoid some of the problems caused by a layoff.

5/7 Manufacturing Council Meeting: Inside COVID-19 – Operational Protocols

By jveronica@thepartnership.org | May 7, 2020

The Partnership hosted a special Manufacturing Council meeting on safe operating practices in the wake of COVID-19.

Safe facility and operational management are critical focal points for both the remainder of the New York State on PAUSE order and the wider reopening of the regional economy to come.

5/6 Webisode: WNY Impact Survey Results

By jveronica@thepartnership.org | May 6, 2020

The Partnership hosted a webisode to review updates to the Paycheck Protection Program and explain the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act.