Here's what people ops pros are focusing on post-"firefighting mode" in 2021.

Creative agency head Brent Lightner talks about what the team has learned from going all-virtual during the pandemic, and how those lessons are shaping future office plans.

"As a leader, you want your people to understand that there is hope," advises Alignstaffing's Aaron Copeland.

"Understand if folks who live and/or work in the area surrounding the Capitol are particularly on edge," says D.C.-based HR pro Tamra Rasberry.

The return from holiday break offers a chance to assess and improve your remote team’s performance — even if you've already been working at home for months.

The entrepreneur on being consistent and building trust, with added insight from Optoro cofounder and CEO Tobin Moore.

Executives at VEDA Data Solutions, GiveCampus, Goodfynd and Savi Solutions share how they have been handling this election season in the workplace and creating safe spaces for employees.

"The stronger your systems are in place, the easier it is to work," said CEO Khuram Zaman on the policy, enacted and iterated on during the pandemic.

Ken Brock, director of operational risk management at McLean, Virginia-based PenFed Credit Union, discusses its localized plan to return to the office safely via a hybrid model of remote and in-person work.

After months of quarantine, dogs, walks around the neighborhood and strict morning routines are some of the things helping these four pros stay balanced.