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Hello Reader,

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How are you? Hope you were able to take a break from work. After a glorious summer of R&R, travel and visiting family, I am back!

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September usually sees us busy with back-to-school and back-to-work activities. This year feels a little different though. If you have kids, you may be helping your kids settle back into a schedule. Whether they are going back to school in person or virtually, the first few weeks are hard. And so is dealing with the uncertainty of the evolving work place. Many companies announced plans to get their employees back into the office, only to roll back those plans due to the realities of the Delta variant.

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Even if you live in a geographical location that is not severely affected by the new variant(s), the pandemic has irrevocably changed the way we work over the past 18 months. Many companies have viewed the pandemic as an opportunity to renew focus on employee well-being and have expanded their health & wellness programs. Some companies have provided access to free counseling and life coach sessions. Others have introduced a whole host of benefits including subsidies for childcare, sabbaticals to pursue personal interests, meeting-free days and company-wide office closures to unwind and destress. Nike is just one of these examples.

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The pandemic has also forced us to reckon with new vocabulary and concepts like "Hybrid" workplace, "Virtual First Company", "Location Flexible", "Cloud HQ", "Discretionary Time Off (DTO)" and many more. As we grapple with the realities of this work place, it might be worthwhile to invest in re-onboarding our teams. Traditionally the practice of onboarding was applicable to new employees who needed information and guidance on company practices and culture. But now, with all the upheaval caused by remote vs. in-person vs. hybrid work and the disconnect of the past 18 months, even long-term employees can benefit from a re-onboarding experience.

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What are some of the new practices adopted by your company to enhance employee wellness? Are you creating a re-onboarding program for returning & existing employees? Let us know @YourTurnSolutions on LinkedIn & Facebook.

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Here's your bi-weekly EQrated list of resources on RE-ONBOARDING:

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​It’s time to re-onboard everyone - The number of people switching jobs has skyrocketed. At the same time, teams are starting to transition to new forms of hybrid work they have little experience with. These upheavals mean that even longtime employees may now feel they’re starting from scratch. That has enormous implications for performance, innovation and well-being. Find out how re-onboarding can help employees get back in-sync. Source: Business Mirror​
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​How to help new remote hires feel connected and confident - Starting a job is always nerve-wracking—but even more so when you’re joining a distributed team. How can leaders help new hires have a smoother, less stressful onboarding experience when everyone is working from home? Read this blog post from Humu - an employee engagement and behavioral change company focused on building an AI-based “nudge engine.” Source: Blog at humu.com

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​The pandemic changed the way we work. 15 CEOs weigh in on what’s next - The shutdowns caused by the Covid-19 pandemic forced Corporate America to embark upon a massive work-from-home experiment that presented many unknowns: How do we keep workers safe? Can we stay productive? What’s the best way to communicate and collaborate? How long will we be out of the office? Read insights on the future of work from industry leaders & CEOs. Source: CNN Business

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Thank you for your support and for continuing this conversation on all things EQ. It's good to be back!

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Ciao,

Stef