■ Workspaces Reimagined
Continued From Page 48 Research Center , mothers are more likely to see an uneven division of labor at home . If these numbers remain dependable and accurate for the foreseeable future , then it might be assumed that those women working from home , who have also eliminated the challenges of a commute , may be able to manage their schedule of multiple tasks more efficiently under the new setup .
enjoying the pleasure of calling a friend and brightening the day for someone else .
The pandemic will end , and some of the changes we ’ ve made in our lives may remain while others quickly dissolve . But regardless of the changes that are made , we have learned the importance of being flexible , of embracing innovation and of being patient .
Q . What advice to you have for virtual working ? What do you see going forward post-pandemic ? A . My advice for virtual working is the same as for working in any circumstance ; Think positive thoughts for starters . Railing against unfairness or complaining about how much you resent staying at home doesn ’ t change anything and diverts your energy from creating beneficial outcomes to getting mired in negativity .
When thinking positive thoughts , make time to consider the good things that are going on around you . There are silver linings in some of the storm clouds floating over our heads . We are spending more meaningful time in our homes , focusing on each other , and for the first time in a long time , we are not as rushed or harried as we were when we were racing from task to task and from place to place . None of us asked for this , but it is providing more time for introspection , cultivating relationships , and maybe even
Research studies have shown that women have earned a well-deserved reputation for working well on teams and for embracing a leadership style that encourages camaraderie and collaboration .
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BUSINESS & LIFESTYLE
Lifestyle Series : To Go or Not To Go … Out
By Wendy Tait , CIANJ ’ s EVP , Business Development and Strategic Initiatives , Sommelier
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f you have read just one or perhaps every article in this month ’ s issue , then you will notice a theme and that is that life is moving on despite COVID . With a renewed sense of where vaccination rates are heading , Gov . Murphy ’ s lifting of more restrictions and schools beginning to reopen in a far more significant way , it ’ s time to ask yourself when and how you intend to re-enter the world . The seemingly apparent and at times subversive sense I have is that many of us have become a bit more particular when it comes to how , and with whom , we plan to spend our time . The adage “ quality over quantity ” couldn ’ t be truer as we navigate this re-introduction into society . These days people prefer to network and participate in business events that are of interest to them personally , not just for the professional value . On June 2nd , we are hosting a cocktail party at the Liberty House in Jersey City , nestled quietly
Enjoy the NYC Skyline in an intimate setting with a select group of friends .
along the Hudson , overlooking the NYC skyline . In that moment , on that day we will create our own temporary utopia , toasting our glasses as we roast smores over outdoor fire pits in this idyllic return to self and society with the distinct pleasure of getting to know one another again .
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