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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.

Friends at work laughing together
The pandemic has challenged how we connect to friends. Photo by Priscilla Du Preez
...continue reading "How to Stay Connected with Friends at Work: Pandemic Self-Care Strategies"

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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. 

woman smiling on virtual job interview
Prepare and look your best on a virtual job interview. Photo by Mateus Campos Felipe
...continue reading "9 Virtual Job Interview Tips for Getting Hired"

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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.

Childcare in a pandemic: Child under a chair playing with iphone
Childcare in a pandemic for a working parent is a huge challenge. Photo by Charles Deluvio
...continue reading "Childcare in a Pandemic: My Experience as a Working Parent in the Time of COVID-19"

During this COVID-19 pandemic, many people around the world (if they are lucky to still have jobs) are now working from home. 

Pandemic working from home is not normal, as child is in the same room as mom trying to work on laptop.
Working from home during a pandemic might mean simultaneous childcare and work responsibilities. Photo by Charles Deluvio
...continue reading "5 Reasons Why Working From Home During a Pandemic is Not Normal"

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?

Woman at computer looking stressed and anxious
Many of us feel anxious and stressed during uncertain times. Photo by JESHOOTS.COM
...continue reading "Staying healthy and productive in uncertain times – Guest post"