Adapting the Post Pandemic Workplace Isn't Easy

Is your workplace full of employees who are burnt out and overcome with feelings of distress?

Well, you’re not the only one.?

The pandemic’s almost come to an end but its ghosts are still haunting the workplaces.?

A two-year on-and-off lockdown, WFH, and now the return to office has caused burnout among several employees.?

There are two major challenges that employees continue to face as a result of the pandemic:?

1. Job Insecurity

The unemployment rate in India is at a drooping low of 6.80% with only 10% earning over Rs 25,000 per month and only 3% having the annual income of Rs 25 lakhs per year.

In such a scenario, job insecurity is a feeling that many feel, especially when we come across news of big companies laying off their employees every now and then.

2. Bad Mental Health

The pandemic led to a severe mental health crisis among the employees. The unrealistic expectation to be working in a similar manner (or even more) as before while simultaneously taking care of sick family members and dealing with grief took a huge toll on the mental health of many.?

According to a 2020 LinkedIn poll, about 41% of people cited job and income insecurity as the biggest challenges to their mental well-being. The anxiety that the pandemic caused is continuing even as people return to offices.?

As the world is almost back to post-COVID "normalcy" now, these challenges must be dealt with ASAP. A mismanagement right now can cause tremendous harm to any organization.?

By removing the challenges that workplaces are struggling with because of the pandemic and otherwise, you can retain good talent in your organization and make it more productive.?

In the current scenario, here is what you can do to make your workplace to heal from the loss that pandemic caused:?

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What are your thoughts on the post-COVID work life? Let’s talk in the comments section.