The City of Beverly Hills takes a mindful approach to risk management

The City of Beverly Hills is home to about 33,000 people, according to the 2020 U.S. Census Bureau reporting. The City employs about 1,200 people including first responders. (Photo provided by the City of Beverly Hills)

Since 2020, risk managers have faced a new challenge: guiding their employees through the unprecedented impacts of COVID-19 even beyond the deadly virus.

One new risk emerging from the pandemic is post-COVID-19 traumatic stress disorder (PCTSD), a syndrome that develops due to the significant strains of the pandemic. Anxiety, depression, stress, isolation and panic are among the mental health issues exacerbated by the pandemic, especially among essential workers.