As impactful as they are, we are often spectators to these events. But every now and then, we encounter an event that reaches in and touches each one of us individually, where none of us are mere spectators, but active participants in its unfolding.
Covid-19 is one such event, with its impact felt by the billions that inherit this Earth. In Malaysia, we have been blessed by the excellent stewardship, and are enjoying a relatively calm entry in the recovery phase of the lockdown that was imposed.
As we focus on the day-to-day changes and functions of a country rediscovering its new normal, one facet that has been most significantly affected, and continues to be is our work. A quote that I read which resonates with me goes like this, “The Covid-19 did not actually disrupt traditional employment, rather, the virus only served to amplify and bring into sharp focus, the systemic problems that have always been present”. And with these disruptions, questions like, “What should work look like for me”, and “Do I really need to go back in to work physically” are at the forefront of our minds.
This story is from the July - August 2020 edition of Business Today Malaysia.
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