19/Jul/2020
Returning to work after months of safely working out of the comfort of your home can prove to be a stressful ordeal. Here are a few helpful measures that can help keep workplaces safe in the fight against COVID-19.
Lockdowns have lifted and daily-life is gradually setting in. Although freedom is at your doorstep, it now comes at a cost – underlined with guidelines and measures to be strictly followed; and what is increasingly being known as the new norm. With a vaccine still to be discovered, it is a known fact that man will have to walk shoulder-to-shoulder with COVID-19. The risk of exposure can occur anywhere, beginning from travelling to and from work, at the workplace or even during work-related travel. Having said that, you can reduce the chances of being infected by taking simple precautions:
For Personal Care:
For Managers:
For Business:
Although main concerns remain contracting the virus, the pandemic has also widely impacted the mental well-being of people. Fear of falling ill and dying, of being socially excluded, placed in quarantine or losing a livelihood can easily lead to anxiety and depression. In this case, it’s also vital to extend psychosocial support.
Bear in mind that it is impossible to prevent COVID-19 by merely following one measure, so make sure you adhere to all the guidelines set by the governing authorities and make effective use of personal protective equipment clubbed with a healthy lifestyle.