Coronavirus: 4 tips for working professionals to deal with the impact of this pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: 4 tips for working professionals to deal with the impact of this pandemic

India Today  

Covid-19 has caused a fair amount of disruption to the established routines of working professionals. Following are a few tips for working professionals to deal with the impact of the pandemic and make the most of this gloomy environment. Working from home comes with a unique set of challenges however there is still a lot to do if people want to actually make the most of existing resources. Take time out, do video check-ins or calls once in a while to check how everybody is doing and offer help or guidance where needed 3.Refreshing your existing skillset by upskilling: It may be a right time for you to find areas of improvement in current job roles and master them by up-skilling. Small initiatives like home workouts and healthy eating can help everybody in coping with the current situation positively.

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BBC  

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NL Times  

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The Hindu  

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Huff Post  

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Business Standard  

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India Today  

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LA Times  

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The Hindu  

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CNN  

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Huff Post  

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Huff Post  

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4 years, 10 months ago

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CNN  

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4 years, 10 months ago

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Huff Post  

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Huff Post  

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Tips for workers on preventing novel coronavirus
4 years, 10 months ago

Tips for workers on preventing novel coronavirus

China Daily  

Be preventative on your journey back to your workplace 1. Keep one to two meters from others since the transmission routes of the novel coronavirus are through exhaled droplets and close contacts. Take prevention at workplace When you're at workplace bear the four major principles for epidemic prevention in mind: Wash your hands frequently Wear a mask all the working …

Tips for workers on preventing novel coronavirus
4 years, 10 months ago

Tips for workers on preventing novel coronavirus

China Daily  

Be preventative on your journey back to your workplace 1. Keep one to two meters from others since the transmission routes of the novel coronavirus are through exhaled droplets and close contacts. Take prevention at workplace When you're at workplace bear the four major principles for epidemic prevention in mind: Wash your hands frequently Wear a mask all the working …

Tips for workers on preventing novel coronavirus
4 years, 10 months ago

Tips for workers on preventing novel coronavirus

China Daily  

Confirm the items below before you leave for work 1. Wear a mask before you go outdoors, and don't take it off after you enter your company. It is better to prepare 2-3 spare ones in your bag, change masks when you arrive at the company and make sure there are no others around when you start to do so. …

Tips for workers on preventing novel coronavirus
4 years, 10 months ago

Tips for workers on preventing novel coronavirus

China Daily  

Be preventative on your journey back to your workplace 1. Keep one to two meters from others since the transmission routes of the novel coronavirus are through exhaled droplets and close contacts. On public transport such as planes, trains and buses, carry along the hand sanitizer or disinfection wipes and disinfect public areas like the armrests and seats. A 14-consecutive-day …

Tips for workers on preventing novel coronavirus
4 years, 10 months ago

Tips for workers on preventing novel coronavirus

China Daily  

Be preventative on your journey back to your workplace 1. Keep one to two meters from others since the transmission routes of the novel coronavirus are through exhaled droplets and close contacts. On public transport such as planes, trains and buses, carry along the hand sanitizer or disinfection wipes and disinfect public areas like the armrests and seats. A 14-consecutive-day …

Tips for workers on preventing novel coronavirus
4 years, 10 months ago

Tips for workers on preventing novel coronavirus

China Daily  

Be preventative on your journey back to your workplace 1. Keep one to two meters from others since the transmission routes of the novel coronavirus are through exhaled droplets and close contacts. On public transport such as planes, trains and buses, carry along the hand sanitizer or disinfection wipes and disinfect public areas like the armrests and seats. A 14-consecutive-day …

Tips for workers on preventing novel coronavirus
4 years, 10 months ago

Tips for workers on preventing novel coronavirus

China Daily  

Confirm the items below before you leave for work 1. Wear a mask before you go outdoors, and don't take it off after you enter your company. It is better to prepare 2-3 spare ones in your bag, change masks when you arrive at the company and make sure there are no others around when you start to do so. …

Tips for workers on preventing novel coronavirus
4 years, 10 months ago

Tips for workers on preventing novel coronavirus

China Daily  

Confirm the items below before you leave for work 1. Wear a mask before you go outdoors, and don't take it off after you enter your company. It is better to prepare 2-3 spare ones in your bag, change masks when you arrive at the company and make sure there are no others around when you start to do so. …

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