U.S., Sept. 14 -- Earlier this year, Ford released its "Return to Work Manufacturing Playbook" accessible on their website, it details the processes and procedures in place during the pandemic.

They identify key goals that they are going to achieve while maintaining a close working document that allows the wider company to know the changes they are making. One of the defining statements throughout this document is "One Ford - Rely on and care for our Ford family. Practice empathy, respect and openness. We will get through this together". This attitude is reflected in other such documents around the return to work processes of other organisations and emphasises that whilst manufacturing is important, they are putting their people first. ...