Panic Subsides but the Anxiety Remains; Still Working with COVID

The lightening pace at which pharmaceutical companies produced viable vaccines is amazing.  The deliver of those shots to healthcare workers and first responder has been a much needed boost, if you'll pardon the pun.  However, this disease has not been eradicated and tensions in the work place are still running reasonably high. Personal Protective Equipment, masks, goggles and gloves will likely be an ongoing part of our daily wardrobe.  "Did you bring your mask?" will become as common as "don't forget your keys/wallet/purse!"  

Business owners, managers and supervisors still must acclimate and help employees adjust to the new normal.  That means managing change and taking advantage of the benefits available to you and your employees.  Encouraging your employees to use their health insurance benefits to pursue suppor and tapping into Employee Assistance Programs, where they are availabel is one great way to get support for individual mental health

If your business needs support, in addition to contacting your local HR Consultant, businesses and individuals can reach out to the State Employment Department.  Business leaders can also get assitance from the Small Business Administration.  Many local municiplaities and chambers of commerce have implemented programs to support businesses and employees accross our communities.  

We continue to work through this pandemic and the lasting implications on our society.  We will be successful.  Stay flexible, keep looking for solutions and be positive!