For most, the coronavirus pandemic has ushered in an era of unprecedented uncertainty. For businesses, this dangerous, novel virus has introduced unparalleled issues in employee health, business continuity, and supply chain disruptions, to name a few.
Yet, in the midst of mayhem, knowledge is power. History is one area to mine for such knowledge. Thus, past pandemics—and there have been four others in the last 100-plus years—offer critical lessons for businesses that are striving to make socially responsible decisions today while also remaining operational in the future.
