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Risk in Context Podcast: How COVID-19 is transforming work-related risks

This episode of Marsh’s Risk in Context podcast features Marsh’s Kelly Thoerig and Darren Holmes and Mercer’s Ravin Jesuthasan on the pandemic’s effects on the way we work and the implications for employers.

An important legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic will be significant changes on the way people work — and the potential risks for employers.

This episode of Marsh’s Risk in Context podcast features Marsh’s Kelly Thoerig and Darren Holmes and Mercer’s Ravin Jesuthasan on the pandemic’s effects on the way we work and the implications for employers.

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Key takeaways

Workplaces are being reshaped amid the pandemic by rapid digitalization and the democratization of work, which will create a number of long-term challenges and considerations for employers.

The pandemic has helped employers adopt new mindsets that include mental health in discussions of overall employee health and wellbeing.

At the same time, however, COVID-19 has highlighted inequality in workplaces that could lead to costly claims.

Post-pandemic, employers will be challenged to be more flexible and to meet their employees’ wants rather than only doing what they must to comply with employment laws.

About our speakers

Darren Holmes

  • United Kingdom

Darren Holmes specialises in risk management and organisational resilience. He focuses on helping clients address emerging risks, including psychosocial safety and mental wellbeing, by delivering practical, strategic solutions. Darren is committed to fostering safer, healthier workplaces through expert guidance and innovative risk mitigation approaches.

Ravin Jesuthasan

  • United States

Ravin Jesuthasan is the global leader of Mercer’s Transformation Services business. He is a recognized global thought leader, futurist, and author on the future of work and workforce transformation. He has led multiple research efforts on the global workforce, the emerging digital economy, the rise of artificial intelligence, and the transformation of work.