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Living through a global pandemic brings about anxiety. People are worried about their health and their job and childcare.

How we interact with each other and indeed, who we interact with and when we interact with people are critical to the creation of healthy, empowering relationships.

Working in well-functioning teams has distinct advantages, not only in the quality of work produced, but also in the positive effect that teamwork has for those on the team.

One could be forgiven for thinking that during the COVID-19 Pandemic, the virus had not just infected our bodies but our minds as well.

In times of crisis, leaders of Government and heads of Government Agencies need to be crystal clear about the message and the message needs to engender hope.

For far too long the HR function has had a limited, backroom role – administering HR policies and systems, keeping personnel records, enforcing employment laws, and handling problem employees.

Team members more than ever will pay attention to you as a leader by watching you on one of the most influential media platforms, the square screen.

Public health officials throughout the country can also learn and apply valuable lessons from countries like Italy that experienced the crisis a few weeks before we did.

You should be asking: What is the current state of play with our organization, its culture and employees during this pandemic and what responses are indicated as being needed?

COVID-19 has already changed much of ordinary life, and its effect on the economy and the working industry is blatantly apparent.