One of the biggest business news stories in the world right now is the coronavirus pandemic, and it’s affecting all kinds of industries from travel to industry events to global supply chains. The stock market has entered a new wave of volatility, prominent business networking events have been canceled or postponed, cross-border travel restrictions are complicating or canceling people’s international travel plans, and the entire country of Italy has shut down because of coronavirus.

As our world has been turned upside down, so have our workforces. Now more than ever, employees are looking for things that are familiar, reliable and consistent. According to Gallup, “Global citizens look to leadership to provide a path — and to provide confidence that there is a way forward that they can contribute to.” Unfortunately, that cannot always happen, especially when leadership and organizations don’t have the answers employees are seeking.

As business owners and human beings, we need to navigate uncharted territory with the COVID-19 pandemic, its health issues and the catastrophic effects on our economy.

While we pride ourselves on being adaptable, the COVID-19 situation is a test of these skills. How do you navigate all the changes? How do you adjust and retool your business, if necessary?

Getting your hands on an emergency small business loan during the coronavirus crisis can feel harder every day. Many business owners have been frustrated by changing guidance and in some cases broken systems.