Pier Digital Podcast

In this episode, Rich Pierle discusses how to Prepare for Digital Transformation. Rich also introduces a resource tool for business leaders - Pier Digital Digital Transformation Guide PDF - which includes a Process and Technology Matrix.

• Instant Access to the Pier Digital Transformation Guide can also be found here: https://pierdigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Pier-Digital-Preparing-for-Digital-Transformation-Rich-Pierle.pdf.

In this episode, Rich Pierle interviews Dr. Shakthi Kumar, Founder and CEO of Beacon Health Sciences in Summit, New Jersey about how to reopen business safely during COVID-19. Beacon Health Sciences is a board-certified medicine and multi-specialty practice in Internal Medicine, Pulmonology, Infectious Diseases, Metabolic Health, Clinical Nutrition, Genomics and Pediatrics that has been in the frontline providing COVID-19 related services, including free care to over 800 first responders in various communities.
Dr. Shakthi Kumar has over 20 years of experience in healthcare and patient wellness. He was recently awarded "Most Innovative Service Provider" by Health Network.
What To Listen For:

• What Dr. Kumar is seeing while working on the frontlines with COVID-19
• The steps organizations need to take as they reopen the workplace to maintain safety and employee peace of mind
• How is Beacon Health Sciences assisting businesses to reopen
• Some of the components of a workforce health assessment and some of the factors influencing workplace health within an organization for Fortune 500 companies
• The current testing environment for employers, the different types of tests available the pros and cons of each, and frequency
• Dr. Kumar's perspective regarding the testing of workers and specific measures can we utilize to protect the health of our workforce
• Dr. Kumar's recommendations on how can business leaders stay one step ahead during and what appears to be a new normal

Resources and Links

• Pier Digital COVID-19 Infographic – U.S. State by State Guidance
• Beacon Health Sciences Website

In this episode, Rich Pierle discusses the importance of Return to Work (RTW) Planning and introduces Pier Digital's online COVID-19 Information Project. The information contained within the COVID-19 Information Project is a state-by-state listing containing various pieces of information such as state opening status and public gatherings. It is a repository of resources and data from state and federal governments, health organizations, Think Tanks, and more. Leaders can augment their existing efforts with the site's information to better mobilize their people, planning, and processes during COVID-19. Rich also introduces his next focus, the Return to Work (RTW) workbook for CIOs, CEO, and C-Suite Leaders responsible for mobilizing their people, processes, and technology.

In this episode, Rich Pierle takes a closer look at the effect of coronavirus on various industries in terms of risk exposure utilizing Moody’s Global COVID-19 Impact Heatmap. Rich also explores critical questions that can foster organizational progress during times of crisis: How can I make a pivot and utilize my existing supply chain to meet global demand and mitigate risk? Finally, he offers real-world, how-to advice for business leaders beginning to prepare for the all-clear post coronavirus.

Rich Pierle, host of Pier Digital Podcast, recently released his first podcast episode about how organizations and leaders should address business continuity planning in light of the coronavirus pandemic. In this important episode, Rich talks about what it means to take action during times of crisis and specific measures to consider for your organization. Episode 1 is filled with anecdotes—from his time at Becton Dickinson as former CIO and EVP for Global Services—and the leadership mindset framework needed on how to cope during very challenging periods.