When times are tough (and even when they’re great!), we turn to our friends. It’s even better if we are friends with our coworkers, given how much of our lives we spend at work. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has meant that we haven’t been interacting with our friends and coworkers like we normally would. In honor of Galentine’s Day, which celebrates our lady friends, we want to highlight ways to stay connected with friends at work.
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9 Virtual Job Interview Tips for Getting Hired
Although this is a time when unemployment is on the rise, pharmaceutical companies are still hiring for critical positions. Because of COVID-19, many workers are telecommuting, and company site access is restricted. With interviews occurring mostly online at this time, it is paramount to make a positive impression virtually. Here are 9 tips for master your next virtual job interview.
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We previously posted on the pros and cons of different childcare options, such as daycare, nanny/nanny share, and family care. However, our previous childcare posts are no longer directly applicable to our current pandemic environment.
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During this COVID-19 pandemic, many people around the world (if they are lucky to still have jobs) are now working from home.
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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?
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