Are you allowed to take a vacation from work? Is this something you should be guilted over?

As times have changed and remote working environments are becoming normal for many businesses, separating work from personal life has become more & more difficult. Many employers believe that since their employee is working from home, or can easily access their “office” from their computer, that they need to be working productively at every moment possible. This has certainly created a negative stigma around time-off, vacations and even tracking your hours since it is so difficult to step-away from work.

Luckily, I have a great network on LinkedIn & Twitter who provided some great advice.

The #COVID19 pandemic has completely altered the landscape of employment around the globe. Many individuals have been laid-off or furloughed from their jobs. At this time, the hiring field is extremely competitive and many people could use some assistance.

#TheGroundFloor is thrilled to welcome guest contributor, Jacob Hollander, a recent graduate from the University of Central Florida Master’s program in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, for this week’s edition as he shares his best job-searching tips during a pandemic.

Our society is continuing to face a pandemic that we never imagined we could experience. Sadly, this means that summer camps around North America have started to announce that they are cancelling their summers due to COVID-19. I’ll say this with full confidence - camp counselors will make the best employees.

Introducing “My New Summer: An Alternative Summer Experience for Camp Staff”. Once I heard about the possibility of camps being cancelled this summer, I was heartbroken. I began to think about the thousands of staff members who have had their summer plans abruptly changed. Now, I want to help and I ask you to join me.

Are you one of those staff members currently trying to figure out new plans for summer 2020? Are you looking for a job, internship or a mentor to talk to? Go to www.mynewsummer.com and fill out the information form to be connected to other like-minded individuals who will do their best to help you find your place this summer and beyond. Make sure to join the LinkedIn group!

Are you hiring or looking to help? Whether you are looking to hire for a full-time position or a seasonal job, please join the My New Summer LinkedIn group to connect with thousands of individuals looking for assistance.

Right now, the best thing we can do is help each other. No strings attached. Let’s act quickly to make this work for everyone. Please contact me with questions at andrew@andrewexler.com.

It appears that social distancing is going to continue through at least the month of April & it is important to continue to take care of yourself. Some days fly by while others drag on. Days are molding together and sometimes weeks are flying by. Right now, your best bet is to physically & mentally prepare for another month of isolation.

The ENTIRE world had to adjust their normal routines. WHEN this all passes (not “if”), we are going to find ourselves living in a world that may seem totally different. What has helped you get through this thus far?

Enjoy this week’s post in #TheGroundFloor for some additional tips & insight to help keep you moving forward!

Working from home is not for everyone. You’ve probably heard someone once say that their job would be “impossible to work remotely”, yet you are now seeing just about every business in the working industry put procedures in place to make remote work possible to keep their businesses afloat.

As someone who experienced the trials and tribulations of a remote work environment over the years, I have gotten a grasp on some “best practices” to a remote working lifestyle. Read more in this week’s blog post in #TheGroundFloor!

#TheGroundFloor is excited to welcome guest contributor, Jordan Sherman! Jordan is the Head of Revenue Operations at Gen.G Esports, the leading esports organization connecting the U.S. and Asia.

Join Jordan as he details COVID-19's effect on business while providing examples for how he envisions opportunistic & smart companies can use this time to build a fan base, an audience and long-term growth. Read this week’s blog to learn more!