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Crisis situations call for strong leadership. This is not the time to act on emotions or fear. People need to feel confident the leaders of the organization are making well-informed decisions to keep everyone safe.

The pressure was too much. It felt good to cry, but I was angry and confused. I hated not knowing what was to come. But when I finally calmed down, I felt more determined than ever.

The pandemic scams are here, but Michelle Drolet has 10 things you need to know about how to handle them.

Keep in mind anxiety is very contagious, but so is calmness and a smile. 

We have encountered an unprecedented time when many who did not have the option to telecommute previously are now mandated to partake.

Meetings are certainly looking different in these days of social distancing. Zoom and other online meetings, or conference calls, are popular ways for businesspeople to gather when they can’t actually gather. But there are safeguards and polite practices to keep in mind when hosting an audio or video conference call.

It’s easy to look at everyone in the same industry as you as your enemy, but it’s incredibly short-sighted.

10) Start with a plan. Companies of all shapes and sizes should draft a distinct crisis response plan. Existing disaster recovery plans or business continuity plans might not suffice.

Employees and employers are learning telecommuting can be tricky. Here are several suggestions to maximize your effectiveness and well-being.

Workers are stuck trying to juggle work obligations while keeping their kids entertained. Here are 10 things to do with your children to help beat cabin fever.