As this crisis unfolded, the public sector found that its response to the virus was hindered by increased risks, staff shortages, and inadequate equipment and technology. Right now, the public sector is facing:
All of which is putting a huge strain on services and threatens their future. Continuity planning keeps the public sector moving during challenges like these.
A public sector continuity plan is reliant on the information you provide. It needs to know what services matter most, what people need to provide them, and all other factors surrounding this. A crisis must deliver these 3 things:
Your priority is to help your department and your people through this crisis. Tough times take a toll both financially and personally, and everyone will need time to recover.
The reality is that the current crisis will likely change how the public sector works forever. Making remote working more commonplace, bringing the benefits of digital services to the fore, or change how your services interact with those who use them. But the full impact is yet to be realized.
Cloud systems let your people work anywhere, while automation frees them to focus on what’s important. Removing time-consuming tasks and helping build teams across borders. A fully integrated cloud infrastructure provides:
Unit4’s next-generation enterprise software supports our customers in delivering an exceptional People Experience to their customers – from students and professionals to the public servants and non-profits doing good in the world.