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I think it’s fair to say,
the impacts and effects

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of the latest pandemic will be felt
in our workplace for years...

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and chances are,
things will never be the same again.

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All of us will be creating a “new normal.”

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So, there’s lots of things
for us to consider.

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But first, there’s something
you must remember.

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Through all of this - the change,
the new state of normal

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we MUST maintain respect for each other...

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team members, associates, customers,

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vendors, managers, everyone!

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It's that mutual respect,
that understanding

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that we are all in this together...

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that will help us heal
and keep things moving.

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I know it hasn't been easy for anyone.
That's a fact.

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This has pressed us from many sides!

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From our emotions and finances to making
major adjustments in our lives.

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So, it is vital that we focus
on what we CAN do...

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and not what we can’t do anymore...

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And what we CAN DO is create
a “new normal” that is

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productive, inclusive and equitable
for our entire organization.

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Here are a few things you might see
in the post-pandemic workplace:

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Physical Distancing.

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Screening.

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Better Communication & Understanding.

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People want to come into a workplace
to be together and to work together,

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and to feel connected
with the organization.

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Because of this physical distancing,

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it will keep people farther apart —
maybe 6 feet, maybe more —

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and restrict the number of
employees per square foot.

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Conference room seating might be
reduced from 12 people to four.

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It will depend on your
organization’s policy.

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Employees might be encouraged
to conduct more workplace meetings

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using Zoom, GoToMeeting or other
teleconferencing tools

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to cut down on in-person gatherings.

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You might also see touchless faucets,

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coffee machines and even plastic
or acrylic barriers between cubes,

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desks, workstations, etc.

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The goal is to keep people
safe and healthy!

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Some organizations may implement a
medical screening program in the workplace.

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Screening might include providing
free testing to employees

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who are exhibiting symptoms or requiring
employees returning from high-risk areas

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to stay home for a
predetermined amount of time

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to ensure that any symptoms do not develop.

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There might also be pre-entrance
temperature checks

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and rolling health questionnaires.

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If someone may be sick - and depending
on the severity of the situation,

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organizations can take
various actions, including:

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Sending symptomatic employees home.
Possibly leading to quarantine.

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Limiting face-to-face meetings.

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Allowing for telework.

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Temporarily shutting down operations.

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In the post-pandemic workplace,
there will be an even greater reason

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to focus on effective
and respectful communication.

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That includes quickly
resolving conflict based on

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conscious and unconscious differences
when they inevitably occur.

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When there is respectful communication,

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designed to resolve problems
and maintain relationships,

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conflict can be reduced.

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And misunderstandings and miscommunication
can be addressed or prevented.

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The result is a workplace where
people want to come, stay and contribute.