Trying to Lead Well Through COVID 19 with HR Expert, Neil Cosby
In this episode, Roxanne Derhodge and guest Neil Cosby discuss the effects of working from home, including screen fatigue, disrupted sleep patterns, and increased stress. They explore the role of leadership in managing mental health, the rise in alcohol consumption, and the importance of transparent communication from employers. They also emphasize the importance of taking vacation time during lockdown and how easing restrictions can impact employee morale.
Key Points
- Leadership should focus on mental health strategies and maintain open communication to support their employees' well-being during remote work due to COVID-19.
- Employers should encourage taking mental health days and vacations to alleviate stress and allow employees to disengage from work pressures.
- Innovative team-building activities, such as virtual wellness days and group lunches, can help combat feelings of isolation and maintain a sense of community among remote workers.
We are more than 6 weeks into the quarantine and are now seeing some of the issues that leaders and managers are experiencing while leading a virtual team. On this episode of Authentic Living with Roxanne, we are fortunate to spend some time with Neil Cosby to discuss what’s happening and some helpful ideas and strategies that you may find useful.
Neil is a seasoned Senior Human Resources professional with HR generalist experience spanning over 20 years. Neil is a true believer in the necessity for solid HR infrastructure in any organization that must be aligned with the overall business goals and objectives.
Authentic Touch Points:
Are we getting burnt out from being cooped up? 1:45
Virtual isn’t “in person”. 7:45
Why some are feeling fatigued. 10:15
Supporting your team is Job 1! 15:00
Creating a “Virtual Wellness Day”. 18:15
Issues that can arise during quarantine. 24:35
Recognizing the stress that leaders are facing. 31:30
Take the opportunity to take care of yourself. 33:20
Neil is an Adjunct Professor at Niagara College and Humber College where he teaches HR in respective institutions’ School of Business. The passion Neil has for HR has been instrumental in educating those not familiar with HR fundamentals and securing their “buy-in” so HR is represented in their organizations. Neil is the ideal business development executive for HRprimed Inc.
With many of us working from home and spending most of our time with family, I encourage you to reach out with thoughts or questions. Thanks!
Roxanne
Links:
Neil’s website: https://www.hrprimed.ca/ Neil’s email: [email protected] Neil’s phone#: (905) 929-5075 Roxanne’s LinkedIn profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxannederhodge/ Roxanne’s email: [email protected] Chat with Roxanne: https://roxannederhodge.com/chat/ Roxanne’s previous podcasts: https://roxannederhodge.com/blog/
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