 The coronavirus lockdown in China has had many repercussions—one of which is a spike in the divorce rate. Now, millions of dual career couples around the globe are navigating uncharted waters, with both partners working full-time from home—often caring for children at the same time.
Writing in the Harvard Business Review, Jennifer Petriglieri, an associate professor of organizational behavior at INSEAD and the author of Couples That Work: How Dual-Career Couples Can Thrive in Love and Work, says that couples who survive stressful times, even crises, make it a priority to discuss and agree on certain practical principles. Among the issues couples should address now:
Are you part of a dual career couple working from home? What are some of your challenges and how do you navigate them? Is there an upside to your situation? To join the conversation, click "comments" above. If you would like to learn more about creating a habit around masterful communication, check out our online learning programs.
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 In the midst of one public health threat, we should not ignore a secondary one: Loneliness and social isolation take both a physical and mental toll. As noted by Scientific American, “the long-term harm caused by loneliness is similar to smoking or obesity.”
Social distancing and quarantining are the correct responses to a pandemic, so how can we cultivate social well-being while in isolation? Kalsey Killam, a World Economic Forum Global Shaper who specializes in social health and well-being, offers these suggestions:
How have you been reaching out to others, and how have others been reaching out to you during this extraordinary time? To join the conversation, click "comments" above. If you would like to learn more about creating a habit around masterful communication, check out our online learning programs.  Whether we planned to or not, many of us now work in virtual teams. Adapting to this format presents countless challenges—not the least of which is maintaining strong interpersonal relationships. In the absence of lunchtime get-togethers, water cooler conversations, or even random encounters in hallways or elevators, a certain amount of bonding may be sacrificed.
Sebastian Reiche, Professor of Managing People in Organizations at IESE Business School, offers this advice for fostering virtual team bonds:
Are you leading or participating in a virtual team? What tips do you have for keeping spirit and cohesiveness strong? To join the conversation, click "comments" above. If you would like to learn more about creating a habit around masterful communication, check out our online learning programs.  Whether we planned to or not, many of us now work in virtual teams. Adapting to this format presents countless challenges—not the least of which is maintaining strong interpersonal relationships. In the absence of lunchtime get-togethers, water cooler conversations, or even random encounters in hallways or elevators, a certain amount of bonding may be sacrificed.
Sebastian Reiche, Professor of Managing People in Organizations at IESE Business School, offers this advice for fostering virtual team bonds:
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