Today, my partner had a virtual breakfast or coffee date with her family. We chose to use Zoom, over other options, and it worked out well. We did consider other platforms, but when it came down to meeting time we just went with the one we thought best. Maybe that is right, maybe that is wrong. The event was really nice to connect get some of the much-needed contact (we are social creatures). Regardless, a question was brought up, or a thought, rather… How will this COVID-19 aka the “Coronavirus,” impact us long beyond the fallout of the illnesses?
The first thought that came to mind when the question was posed related to the call we were making: the meeting. Many jobs require tasks to be performed by someone at a specific location. Or perhaps, several someones. However, there were a lot of roles that we were playing which were just because that is what the company wanted: the false need to have someone in a cubicle down the row. The lack of tech adaptiveness for roles by not looking into new or creative ways to get the same tasks done. Or perhaps the thought that it wouldn’t work – or that it was cost-prohibitive. There are a lot of roles that do work remotely. Even more, that flex between the option of virtual and physically present. Now, with the COVID-19 social distancing, shelter in place and other prevention strategies people are actually doing it. A lot more people are working remotely for 100% of their role. I imagine when this settles… we will have a lot more adapted and virtual workstations in the workplace. And the benefits will be for the employer and the employee.
We have also been exposed, ewww bad choice of words, to pay attention to our contact. We are watching our personal spaces now more-so than ever, I would argue. We also are paying more attention to hygiene, cleanliness and how all of those things play into contact. Some of these things are behaviors that we should have had a long time ago. We should have been washing our hands when we use the restroom. We should be wearing latex gloves when handling items that others will put in or near their mouths. While I do not think we were that far off, I have noticed more people washing their hands for a full 20 seconds with warm water. I have watched more people being aware of their habits (brushing their hair, how they cough, touching their faces…etc.). Those are positive things that we should learn from (and many, been doing all along).
I wonder when we are past this – what will be the cultural normal? When you get around to it – what do you think? Do you agree/disagree? What other changes will this make in our society longterm? I would love to entertain this thought more…
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