This Connect with AmCham webinar was held in close cooperation with Bite Latvija. Conscientious behavior, flexibility, empathy and leading by example are qualities of a good leader that have become more important than ever. Leaders at Bite empower their teams by sharing their daily routines, physical and sports activities and accept the right to make mistakes.

During this webinar members had the opportunity to learn about the state support instruments, including guarantees for loan repayment holidays, current asset loans and export guarantees that are currently available for businesses affected by the Covid-19 crisis. These programs are administered by ALTUM, whose CEO Reinis Berzins took direct questions from members at the webinar. To view the presentation

AmCham members were the first to find out the results of a survey recently conducted by ERDA on HR challenges and opportunities brought by the Covid-19 crisis. Among opportunities respondents mentioned strategic workforce planning, revising existing tools and importance of trainings and communication.

Remote working can be challenging both for employers and employees, therefore our first webinar in Connect with AmCham series examined legal aspects of remote work with expert Iveta Ceple of Ellex Klavins explaining the potential implications for an employer. To view the presentation.

During the last work group meeting members reviewed the next steps related to the Oncology data project, organization of work of the work group in 2020 and response to COVID-19. The work group decided to organize a webinar with healthcare professionals on development of potential vaccines for Covid-19.