How are your employees faring during this prolonged pandemic,
and how can you help?
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Top stressors for employees:
Getting enough exercise
![Workout-01](https://www.arrowheadgrp.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Workout-01.png)
Time management
![Time-Management](https://www.arrowheadgrp.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Time-Management.gif)
Distractions and interruptions
![Distractions](https://www.arrowheadgrp.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Distractions.gif)
Working too many or too few hours
![Work-Hours](https://www.arrowheadgrp.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Work-Hours.gif)
Juggling work & family
![Work-and-Family](https://www.arrowheadgrp.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Work-and-Family.gif)
Communicating with colleagues
![Communicating](https://www.arrowheadgrp.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Communicating.gif)
Isolation
![Isolation](https://www.arrowheadgrp.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Isolation.gif)
Technology issues
![Tech-Issues](https://www.arrowheadgrp.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Tech-Issues.gif)
Source: G&S Business Communications and HR Morning
How can you help employees build resilience?
Gallup’s research reveals 5 personal values that positively affect performance during crises:
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1
I know what’s expected of me at work.
2
I have the materials and equipment to do my work right.
3
At work, I’m empowered to do what I do best every day.
4
The mission of my organization tells me my job is important.
5
My coworkers are committed to doing quality work.
Start with your managers. Gallup says they’re even more stressed than other employees. Communicate, coach, encourage.
Managers, here’s how you can strengthen employees
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Start the conversation; then listen. What are key stressors? How can you help overcome them: flex time, more tools, simply listening? Ask the group for solutions.
Create and respect boundaries. Help employees set a schedule. And respect their boundaries.
Emphasize results, not hours. Offer flexibility when needed.
Talk often. Team meetings. Video chats. One-on-ones. IMs. Emails. Phone calls.
Play together. Find ways to have fun together. View ideas here.
Encourage wellbeing breaks. Step away. Take a walk. Create a wellbeing “Board of Directors.”
Recognize & reward. Celebrate successes, whether they’re work-related or not.
Follow up. Reach out. Listen. Encourage. Wash, rinse, repeat.
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