Combating Stress While Working from Home

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As many employees enter their 6th month of remote work, the uncertainty of the pandemic, the lack of childcare, and the feelings of isolation can all take their toll. And since many people are skipping their summer vacation this year, they may be feeling extra frazzled.

​Many employers acknowledged the emotional toll of remote work earlier this year. Carrie Goldstein, managing director and team lead, employee communications at Cheer Partners, said it’s important for companies to “continue to address them at key pivot points for employees, for example, back-to-school, certain geographic areas closing again and in the upcoming holiday season, which is already stressful for people.”