How To Manage Physical And Mental Health Concerns In The Workplace

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Aug 31, 2021,09:01am EDT|

How To Manage Physical And Mental Health Concerns In The Workplace

Paula Morgan
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The spread of the delta variant has many people concerned for their health and confused about … [+] guidelines that have an impact on their safety at work.

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There was a brief window when it seemed like the economy and workplace was returning to normal: businesses reopened, mask mandates loosened, and the Covid-19 case count was on a steady decrease. But the spread of the delta variant has changed things once again, and guidance regarding masks and the need for a booster shot has many people concerned for their health, as well as confused regarding how the ever-changing guidelines may have an impact on their safety at work.

For individuals with disabilities, this time of uncertainty may be particularly difficult to navigate and frightening, as the health conditions many are dealing with leave their immune systems particularly vulnerable to the coronavirus. With so many unknowns, it’s important to remember that your feelings [...]