'The global work from home experiment has worked so well that some major companies are making return to the office in 2021 optional for their employees.' COVID19 Coronavirus TheNewNormal
looming large, it may be difficult to find much to smile about these days. Yet, such periods of instability often make way for opportunities to thrive in what is now often called the “new normal”.
If we look hard enough, there are also stories of communities pulling together, businesses collaborating and individuals showing the best of humanity amidst the devastation. As the new edition of Positive News magazine landed on my desk, I was delighted to find out about some of these bright sparks of hope.Tailors in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, are busy sewing masks, as part of a crowdfunded venture, African Masks. To date, almost 10,000 colourful African print masks are being delivered to communities in the DRC, Kenya, Senegal, Benin and Nigeria to fight the spread of the virus.
The lead tailor, Kitumaini Ngabe Rafiki said, “The idea was to create something that could be reusable and low-cost. But at the same time we hope the colours create a less stressful atmosphere in the street and are more aesthetically pleasing.”The International Energy Agency predicted a fall of 8% in carbon emissions in the UK as a result of lockdowns across the world.
Harvard Business Review started surveying a diverse group of more than 600 US-based white-collar employees during the second half of March and have continued to do so every two weeks since. Comments made by everyone from frontline employees to CEOs highlighted the perceived benefits from working from home. Many reported that they had “more focus time,” “shorter meetings,” and “more flexible time with family” — and, most commonly, were “not missing the daily commute.
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