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Balancing Work and School During COVID-19

Covid-19 has been rising across the nation, leaving most schools to decide to reopen virtually this fall while workers continue to work remotely. It may be difficult for working parents to strike a balance juggling the demands of parenting while meeting requirements at work. Managing projects and sticking to deadlines is hard enough, let alone try doing it while also tending to children who are schooling from home. Setting boundaries is essential to be successful when schools reopen virtually. Create a schedule to plan your days ahead of time. Write out when to start your workday, and when you can take breaks to help your child(ren) with their schooling. It will require some planning, self-discipline, and practical time management skills. The key to making back-to-school and working remote successful is to develop a support system and to set reasonable expectations with your boss, your child(ren), and educators at school. If you can, try to get [...]

Returning to Work During COVID-19

With businesses gearing up to reopen, employers are figuring out how to navigate through this uncertain time and create a new normal for all their employees. You might be feeling excited to be getting back to work or to apply for a new job in one of the high demand industries, it's essential to be prepared to experience some changes. Most employers are asking employees to do a temperature check before coming into the building to work. Employees are advised to stay home if they feel any hint of illness. Many businesses will have restrictions on the number of patrons allowed in the building at a time, requiring masks, and asking people to maintain a safe distance of 6 feet from each other. Offices may install plexiglass shields between desks, especially if the workspace is traditionally open. There will possibly be fewer in-person meetings and limits to the number of employees allowed in a [...]