Working remote: Coping with COVID-19 in positive ways

Before this whole COVID-19 situation, my daily routine was flawless. I’m talking: lather, rinse, repeat – knowing what to expect, and being ready for action. Sure, there was the occasional off-day, but looking back, I think I can say (like everyone else) that I took normalcy for granted.

Now I am still adjusting to the new normal (whatever that may be), trying to get back to “business as usual” both at work and at home, all while managing the challenges that unfortunately come with the package.

As an employee of CO-OP, I wasn’t really sure how my company would adapt to the new situation and how that might impact my daily life. After all, it’s not easy to migrate hundreds of employees into a remote working setting and still maintain the collaborative team culture that I love about CO-OP.

I know I am not alone in thinking that it’s really important for every company to recognize the emotional impact that COVID-19 is having on their employees. And while I can’t speak for every company, I am really happy with the way CO-OP has quickly addressed the needs of their employees and proved to be a stabilizing force in a whirlwind of chaos.

 

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