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As we all know by now, in order to control the spread of COVID-19, employers have taken steps to transition their workforce to working from home, wherever feasible. Initially, many workers who’d never worked from home before may have experienced feelings of happiness and relief. After all, they were being given a welcome break from a long daily commute and the freedom to work in a more familiar, comfortable setting. But, as time goes on and workers settle into the reality of their “new normal,” many may be finding it…
Managing your daily life during the COVID-19 pandemic is challenging enough, but if you care for one or more children or older parents, it gets even more complicated. To help you through this time, I’ve gathered several videos and downloadable PDFs to help you give your loved ones the home schooling and emotional support they need right now. Home Schooling COVID-19 Parent & Caregiver Resources (updated March 2020) – a list of free online resources for those affected by school closures, compiled by the home educator community for The 519.…
At Career Professionals of Canada, we’ve come up with a free webinar replay program to help you get through this spring and summer. Professional development can be a helpful distraction from everything else that’s going on and we want to help. You are invited to access four special webinar replays. These webinars took place in 2019 and instead of reselling the sessions, we’ve decided to offer the recordings and handouts to you for free. We’ll be featuring one webinar per month for four consecutive months. You may not be able…
Dear friends, For many of us, this pandemic has created a rollercoaster of emotions, and in the quiet moments we’re left questioning our value systems. Our needs and those of our clients have shifted, putting the spotlight on basic physiological and safety needs, along with our desire for social connection. There are some ways that we can address these needs for ourselves and our clients. Addressing Our Clients’ Immediate Basic Needs Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan has launched its website. The plan includes measures to assist both individuals and businesses financially.…
Easter brings the promise of new beginnings and a fresh start. Around the world, Christians observe Easter Sunday as a religious holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter weekend is a time when many people attend church services, and enjoy fun events such as Easter egg hunts and family gatherings that often include special meals. But Easter 2020 will be very different as people around the globe self-isolate to stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Although most traditional Easter celebrations will not be taking place this year, Career Professionals of…
As COVID-19 precautions continue to challenge us with some unexpected and wide-ranging restrictions, I find myself asking, “What is it that I really miss?” Is it the gym and the physical exercise I used to enjoy, or is it the connection with others? Is it the coffee shop I miss or is it the connection to community — and the comfort, intimacy, and warmth that I felt in that space? Does my worry about getting the virus outweigh the fear of my freedom being further restricted? I believe that it’s only…