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By Madison Hanscom, PhD In previous blogs, we have discussed the benefits companies can experience from Flex Work arrangements (1). Because flexible work requires less commuting and office space, this also has positive implications for the environment. This is because there is an associated reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (2). There are clear benefits to businesses and the environment, but how about individuals? Although some individuals experience negative components of remote work, such as loneliness (see our blog post on common challenges associated with Flex Work, (3)), there are many positive outcomes employees can enjoy from Flex Work. According to researchers, telework

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By Brie DeLisi Many of us are in the process of shifting back into office environments or considering the appropriate next steps for a safe return to the office. Fortunately, there are a number of steps that can be taken for the physical work environment to ensure employees are kept as safe and healthy as possible. The purpose of these physical work environment adjustments is to ensure employees can be properly distanced to avoid COVID exposures in the air and that shared resources limit surface exposures. Considerations should include employee distancing, space resourcefulness, adding structures, air ventilation, shared resources and sanitation. Safe

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By Josh Williams, Ph.D. We are beginning to see early signs of forward progress with COVID-19. Certain drugs designed to improve recovery with this disease are showing promise. In the coming weeks and months, organizations will be opening up their operations beyond virtual connections. Even when it appears work is becoming closer to “normal,” it’s important to remember that many people won’t be. We are dealing with unprecedented levels of stress as people worry about loved ones, job security, and an uncertain future. It is unrealistic to assume that employees will be “back to normal” as operations resume. Stress and fatigue take a powerful,

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By Eric Johnson Option planning in normal times is never an easy task, so in times of a worldwide pandemic, it is acutely troublesome.  In general, individuals are always hesitant to make predictions; when they are right, it is business as usual, when they are wrong, drastic consequences can arise and can potentially ruin reputations.  That being said, future prediction is essential to every business as it required to move forward and have goods and services at the ready to meet customer demand. Simply put, we are forecasting; selecting the most advantageous options out of a pool of larger options within the capabilities of

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By Eric Johnson As the pandemic continues to require social distancing and other methods of transmission reduction, those businesses deemed essential by state and local governments will continue to serve the public and remain open to provide goods and services.  We discussed supply chain impacts in previous posts.  One of the key differentiators of essential businesses is the maintenance of demand for products and services, despite the shift in specific product categories or services.  Here we discuss some overall principles for trying to maintain a somewhat sustainable environment in this new normal. If you are unsure where to start, utilize OSHA or Industry Standard COVID-19 protocols

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By Josh Williams, Ph.D. The following model was forwarded to me by a colleague and it’s an excellent way to visualize our collective responses during COVID-19. The diagram is divided into different zones which represent our response to this terrible pandemic. This includes the fear zone, learning zone, and growth zone with the objective of moving towards the growth zone as best we can. Doing so helps ourselves and others during this time of crisis. The Fear Zone We’ve all likely been in the fear zone at various points of this pandemic. In the fear zone, people are anxious, edgy, and may “transmit” negative emotions

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