The COVID-19 pandemic is presenting challenges we have never experienced before in Canada. It is changing our world. At Workplace Safety & Prevention Services, we’re responding by leveraging technology and working remotely to keep our people safe and help flatten the curve of infection in Ontario.

Many of your employees will be experiencing a feeling of stress, anxiety and concern related to the Coronavirus outbreak. As more and more people physically isolate or enter quarantine, supporting employees during this difficult time can be the key to building a level of trust.

With so many people on work-from-home regimes, self-isolating or just sensibly listening to medical advice and maintaining physical distancing, it can be difficult, stressful and hard to stay connected to friends, family and peers. During a pandemic there are various ways to stay connected and still maintain the physical distance needed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Here are some basic and simple ways we can all do that!

Now more than ever, our physical health should be a priority as we practice physical distancing. The little things we did regularly throughout our workday, like walking through the office, going out to lunch, and our daily work-home commute, are no longer part of our day. Furthermore, the closure of recreational facilities and gyms have greatly impacted our regular fitness routines. To help us during this new normal, here are seven ways to maintain your physical and mental health while working from home.