Quite simply, since the beginning of the pandemic, the workplace has become incredibly intense, forcing many workers to “be close to a nervous breakdown,” in the words of one employee I recently interviewed:

  • Limited sleep.
  • A loss of appetite.
  • Unable to take time off.
  • Increased workloads and strict deadlines.
  • Being told to “do more with less.”
  • Threatened that they are “replaceable.”
  • Limited or no performance feedback.
  • Social distancing.
  • Masking.
  • No face-to-face interaction, other than Zoom calls. 
  • Unshakable stress.
  • Tears.
  • Increased consumption of alcohol and drugs.
  • Utter exhaustion.
  • Burnout.

Since its beginning, the pandemic has devastated workers’ emotions, adversely impacting their ability to successfully perform at work.  In fact, 65% of worldwide workers report that Covid–19 has negatively impacted their mental health.1

And yet, many workers have been freed from having to commute to an office, but rather are now working from home.  They get to spend more time with their families, set their own schedules, take an occasional nap, watch Netflix, and get to meditate and exercise when they want.  Best-in-class employers have embraced these benefits for their employees, as well as promoted their employees’ health and well-being.  World-class leaders champion this employee support, from the Chief Executive Officers on down.

Tresha Moreland

Leadership Strategist | Founder, HR C-Suite, LLC | Chaos Coach™

With over 30 years of experience in HR, leadership, and organizational strategy, Tresha Moreland helps leaders navigate complexity and thrive in uncertain environments. As the founder of HR C-Suite, LLC and creator of Chaos Coach™, she equips executives and HR professionals with practical tools, insights, and strategies to make confident decisions, strengthen teams, and lead with clarity—no matter the chaos.

When she’s not helping leaders transform their organizations, Tresha enjoys creating engaging content, mentoring leaders, and finding innovative ways to connect people initiatives to real results.

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