The coronavirus outbreak has forced many of us to work from home, and while we love our spouses and partners, we may be spending more time with them than we’re used to. Managing work and life is about delineating boundaries, aiming for career su…
As shelter-in-place orders swept the country in March, millions of Americans started working from home. But not everyone has the privilege of staying home as the coronavirus rages: An estimated 2.5 million farmworkers across the U.S. have been classifi…
This morning, I realized that it has been several days since I was in a room with another human being besides my wife. I see other people in the Hollywood Squares format that is Zoom. I hear them on the speaker of my phone. I see pictures on social med…
Many industries are rapidly shifting remote work in response to public health concerns, and employees must quickly adapt to working from home and still hitting their goals. Those who are fortunate enough to work in an industry that isn’t at a st…
I once attended a presentation by a senior executive where the speaker used the phrase “noose tightening around our necks” to describe changes in the regulatory environment.
To some, the words may have been unremarkable, but the symbol of…
We can all agree that social distancing is necessary for the health of our communities, but it’s been catastrophic for many small businesses that rely on in-person activities to thrive. From restaurants to gift shops to cleaning services, busine…
What is today’s new normal?
We feel an urgency to stockpile and conserve food and resources. We can’t be physically close. The whole family is at home, working and schooling. To say our normal has been upended is an understatement. People…
The pandemic raises important questions about how we use science, how we learn from experience, and the morality of our choices
This month, religious observers typically gather for holy celebrations and spring rites. Unfortunately, during a time of nationwide stay-at-home orders and social distancing, celebrating Easter and Passover looks very different this year.
Passover, whi…
