With work resuming for many of us, companies and their HR departments will already have made the necessary changes to allow for a safe return to office life. But if the much feared COVID-19 second wave is to be prevented, many of these new practices need to be maintained and a new workplace etiquette adopted. So, what new measures are likely to be retained?
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At a time when the world is just beginning to emerge from the stress of the COVID-19 crisis, the outbreak of racial issues in the US has caught us by surprise. But it has struck a chord and means, for many companies, dealing with a double-whammy of post COVID-19 and racial strains.
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It has already been more than 100 days since the coronavirus outbreak that has impacted everyone’s personal and work life. While most businesses have closed, others have remained open, manned by essential operational staff only. It’s important these workplaces maintain best practices to ensure the working environment stays COVID-19 clean. So, what does that mean? Read our blog for measures to maximise safety in the workplace during the Covid-19 crisis.
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With the Coronavirus continuing to ravage normal working conditions, there is already a lot for HR Departments to busy themselves with. But could sparsely populated offices offer the opportunity to create a better working environment? There is still the fight against Climate Change and establishing environmental sustainability in the workplace would be a fresh beginning.
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It might not seem obvious that elements like developing balance in the workplace and a sense of belonging amongst employees can be an adequate replacement for building diversity. But diversity and inclusion are not without their problems, and for some, time is finally up for it. For Balance and Belonging, however, it has arrived.
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It’s no surprise that with darkening evenings, blustery winds and miserable rain, we can get a little down. But while for most of us, our misery is an afterthought, others suffer severely from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). In the workplace, the negative impact of SAD needs to be handled carefully. So, what can a HR Department do about it?
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At a time when a 16-year-old schoolgirl from Sweden is challenging global leaders at the United Nations, and winning plaudits for doing so, it’s clear that Climate Change has become one of the most critical issues globally. By introducing a few simple eco-friendly workplace initiatives, your company can become part of the global Climate Change revolution and actually make a difference.
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