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Four Ways to Stay Positive During Uncertain Times

Four Ways to Stay Positive During Uncertain Times

Many of us are navigating days filled with distressing headlines, concern for our family’s health, and worrying about economic uncertainty. The negativity can be overwhelming. To counteract it, we can make a conscious decision to focus on things that bring more positivity into our lives. Here are a few ideas:

  1. Turn off the news and take a break from social media. Seeing negative headlines all day long can make it feel like there’s nothing good happening in the world. It’s okay to skip the news or stay off Facebook for a few hours or even a few days – the break with give your mind a chance to focus on other things.
  2. Make it a point to get in some physical activity. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “Regular physical activity improves your brain health, helps with weight management, reduces disease, strengthens bones and muscles, and improves your mental outlook.” Take a walk early in the morning, or go for a late-evening bike ride – anything to get you moving.
  3. Reach out to a friend. Instead of following them on social media, pick up the phone and give them a call. Skip the text and have a conversation. Or plan a time to video conference and see each other ‘face-to-face’.
  4. Pick a new hobby or activity. If you used to read or do puzzles, give those activities a second chance. If you’ve always wanted to create artwork, there’s no time like the present to trying something new.

Use these uncertain times as an opportunity to focus on things that enhance your life instead of things that bring you down.

Hot Jobs, Inc. recruiters work closely with both clientele and candidates to create a successful placement by identifying, screening, as well as helping with retention according to the clientele’s personnel needs. We service the Roaring Fork Valley and surrounding areas including Glenwood Springs, Basalt, Aspen, New Castle, and Rifle, with our corporate headquarters located in Carbondale, Colorado.

Three Effective Ways to Avoid Frustration and Get Employees Back to Work

As businesses begin to slowly reopen, some employees may not be ready to return to work for a variety of reasons including the $600 a week federal supplement that many laid off and furloughed workers are now receiving. Lack of childcare and fears of being exposed to the virus are also top of the list.

No business wants disgruntled employees coming to work.

Hiring and training new employees can be time consuming and expensive. So, what’s an employer to do?

  1. Offer returning employees a ‘return to work’ bonus. No one wants to willingly give up extra income, so a one-time payment may help employees feel better about losing the supplemental unemployment benefit and encourage them to come back to work.
  2. Allow creative scheduling, remote work and flexibility when possible. Since many essential businesses including day cares are not yet open, giving employees the option to work remotely or alternate days in the office can help ensure a smooth transition.
  3. Finally, try to assure employees that your business will continue to put safety first. Communicate health and safety protocols and support social distancing when possible. This helps employees feel confident about their transition back to work. 

Hot Jobs, Inc. recruiters work closely with both clientele and candidates to create a successful placement by identifying, screening, as well as helping with retention according to the clientele’s personnel needs. We service the Roaring Fork Valley and surrounding areas including Glenwood Springs, Basalt, Aspen, New Castle, and Rifle, with our corporate headquarters located in Carbondale, Colorado.

COVID-19 Resources

Our firm is here to help you and your business during these challenging times. We are doing what we can to keep employees safe and healthy, including asking potential employees to complete a pre-screening questionnaire to assess their health and potential exposure to COVID-19.

We also have taken steps to allow for social distancing by asking employees to make appointments and by making masks and hand sanitizer available to those entering our Carbondale office.

The key to keeping employees safe and healthy is to follow recommended guidelines that outline workplace responsibilities.

TTPINC, a division of Hot Jobs, Inc. looks forward to continuing to be of service to you and your business. For more information, contact Kathryn at 970-963-2647.

Hot Jobs, Inc. recruiters work closely with both clientele and candidates to create a successful placement by identifying, screening, as well as helping with retention according to the clientele’s personnel needs. We service the Roaring Fork Valley and surrounding areas including Glenwood Springs, Basalt, Aspen, New Castle, and Rifle, with our corporate headquarters located in Carbondale, Colorado.

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