The COVID-19 pandemic has turned the corporate world upside down. What worked well pre-pandemic will no longer work post-pandemic. Companies worldwide have had to develop innovative ways to cater to their employees and their clients. Wellness programs have been a staple in organizations for many years, but the switch to working from home has caused a significant shift in how these programs operate. I remember my first week on the job seeing people “getting their
When’s the last time you went to see your primary care physician (PCP)? If you are like over a fourth of the population in the U.S., the right question may be whether or not you have one? According to a national poll conducted by the Kaiser Family Foundation, 26% of U.S. citizens don’t have a primary care physician. The emergence of COVID-19 is likely to cause this trend to continue upward. The trend of not
COVID-19 has put a lot of things on hold, but there is one important task that should not be on hold… That is, going to the doctor for preventive care services and routine checkups. Throughout the pandemic, many people have not felt safe going into a hospital or doctors office to see their doctors. A recent study by the Cleveland Clinic found that 85% of Americans avoided going to the doctor because of concern about
Let’s face it, the past year has been hard for all of us. While COVID-19 has affected a lot of individuals’ physical health, it’s the damage that’s not visible that is concerning to many. During this pandemic, the mental health of people in our society has also taken a turn for the worse. These are stressful and trying times for all of us, so I have researched some suggestions on how to help improve and
With Coronavirus numbers rising in the United States, it seems that much of our workforce will continue to work from home. Some might be thinking… “There is no way I can do this for another six months!” Luckily for you, I have put together a guide to help you learn to enjoy working from home – or at least learn how to be more productive. 😉 Some might feel that they don’t get as much work done at home as they do in