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Managing mental health of employees working from home

Vantage Circle

Because of the current COVID-19 Pandemic, a lot of employees have started working from home. But there is also this growing concern that remote working could harm our mental health, increase anxiety and stress. Stay away from negativities in social media. Stop watching news.

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JP Morgan, Sachs withdraw plans of fully reopening offices in UK till July

HR Digest

Both the banks already had 20-30 percent staff working out of offices, with proper protocol in place. Hence, they are well equipped by now to entertain more numbers with proper distancing and other norms in place. Goldman Sachs’ group chief executive, David Solomon, has described working from home as “an aberration”.

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Being furloughed affected people’s sense of time and relationship with work

Workplace Insight

Under the government scheme, employers could apply for financial grants to furlough workers and pay them 80 percent of their wage to stay at home. Workers from the hospitality and entertainment sectors were most likely to be furloughed, with young workers and older workers particularly affected.

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Retirement Research Results and Recommendations

Money Talk

Travel and entertainment costs and gifts are other household expenses that often increase and are underestimated. COVID-19 Had Mixed Impacts - A webinar speaker described “push and pull” effects arising from the pandemic. Some older workers had reasons to continue working longer than planned (e.g.,

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8 Employee Benefit Ideas to Help Retain Remote Workers

COMPackage

Despite having been around for a while now, the popularity of remote work quickly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Working from home not only allowed employers to potentially save on future costs and manage the challenges brought about by the pandemic, but also offered their employees flexibility and autonomy.

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Podcast: Trayport adapts benefits to keep culture alive through pandemic

Employee Benefits

The employer quickly adapted its approach to offer staff constant wellbeing support through its ‘working from home doesn’t mean working alone’ campaign. This included weekly themed wellbeing support through webinars, podcasts, Zoom quizzes and other entertainment, including a magician.

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32 Fun Zoom Icebreakers You Should Definitely Try In 2021

Vantage Circle

"Work From Home" Fails! You have probably experienced or done a lot of stupid things since you started working from home. Play "Taboo" This is a highly entertaining word guessing game. Working from home has increased everyone's (including yours) tendency for binge-watching.