During the onset of Covid-19 in the U.S., the author conducted a study to find out how professionals were reacting to the unanticipated disruption of a global crisis. Here she applies her findings to the present day, and identifies several behaviors that leaders can adopt to support their employees as we all grapple with ongoing disruption. Although the pandemic has plunged us into unforeseen challenges, the author points out that it’s also given leaders an opportunity to reflect on how to actively demonstrate inclusive and supportive behavior for teams and companies.
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The Covid-19 pandemic has separated people from their workplaces, coworkers, and familiar daily routines. In many cases, it has added stress, led to a drop in morale, and fragmented team cohesion — all of which can result in dampened work performance. That’s why actively fostering a sense of inclusion at work is so critical right now.
