During this COVID-19 pandemic, many people around the world (if they are lucky to still have jobs) are now working from home.
5 Reasons Why Working From Home During a Pandemic is Not Normal
Category: Personal Perspectives
Challenges of Traveling For Work (And Why I am Thankful to be Home)
Traveling for work or pleasure in our international economy has been implicated in the spread of the novel 2019 coronavirus outbreak. Now, most of the world has implemented social distancing and travel bans to "flatten the curve." In the longer term, business travel may never be the same.
Staying healthy and productive in uncertain times – Guest post
Editorial note: Here is a guest post from Sushmita Sen, PhD, who shares some tips on how to stay healthy and productive while we are practicing social distancing.
It is completely normal to feel anxious, stressed and out of control during the global COVID-19 pandemic we face today. How do we stay healthy and productive in these uncertain times?
Important Actions for Scientists During Coronavirus Pandemic
Currently, the world is upside down, as COVID-19 races around the globe. From stopping the spread of infections to developing an effective vaccine to testing experimental treatments, scientists worldwide certainly have their hands full. But there are additional important actions for scientists (both in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry and elsewhere) to take during this coronavirus pandemic.
Managing Moves for Dual-Career Couples
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, dual-career couples make up almost half of married couples in 2018 (as opposed to 31% in 1970). Among married couples with children, 63% saw both parents working.
These dual-career households have many advantages, including increased financial stability and the chance for both partners to pursue career fulfillment. However, dual-career couples also have a variety of challenges facing them.
