SIFMA CEO on Safely Bringing Securities Industry Employees Back to Office

The video discusses the business continuity planning in the context of the Walt Disney Company and the broader industry. It covers the transition to remote work, considerations for returning to the office, and the prioritization of staff returning. The use of benchmarks for planning and potential long-term structural changes in work environments are also explored.

What was the primary focus of the business continuity planning discussed in the first section?

• Increasing in-office staff

• Transitioning to remote work

• Reducing employee numbers

• Expanding office spaces

Which group of employees is prioritized for returning to the office according to the second section?

• Advisory staff

• Compliance officers

• Traders

• IT support staff

What is a major concern for firms when planning the return to the office?

• Holiday schedules

• Office decoration

• Social distancing

• Employee dress code

What approach are firms taking towards returning to the office, as discussed in the third section?

• Waiting for a vaccine

• Rushing back immediately

• Ignoring government directives

• Returning all employees at once

What is a potential long-term change in work policy mentioned in the third section?

• Increased office hours

• Permanent remote work for some staff

• Elimination of remote work

• Mandatory in-office work

How has the industry already adapted to remote work, according to the final section?

• By hiring more staff

• By maintaining high levels of remote work

• By increasing office space

• By reducing productivity

What structural change is anticipated in the workplace as discussed in the final section?

• Permanent remote work for some employees

• Increased office hours

• More frequent in-person meetings

• Mandatory office attendance