Finding the optimistic within the pandemic
Create the space to implement positive outcomes in the midst of a global pandemic
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 31, 2020/ -- The coronavirus pandemic has hit society, business and education
at a speed that few could predict, and shaken foundations in ways that
none could have anticipated. In the news, only a few items escape
Covid-19 in the title. On social media it’s memes and fears about the
virus. It’s hard for people to remain upbeat in the face of lockdowns,
limited social contact and complex working conditions. Or is it?
“Whatever you focus the most on, that’s what you will get more of,” says Anna Collard, CEO, Popcorn Training, a subsidiary of KnowBe4. “Even
before coronavirus there was enough bad news online and on social media
to make most people want to sit in a dark room. At this time, when the
entire world is shifting on its axis, it has never been more important
to focus on the positive and the ways in which this change can benefit
us.”
The digital lifestyle
Yes, digital working from home has been thrust upon us, but what stands
out in the midst of all the bad news is how most companies could do just that – send their employees home. It highlights the true value of the
internet and the IT teams that are working to make it happen and the
potential that the digital lifestyle could offer South Africa in the
future. From e-learning to working from home to building new businesses
that will shine in the post-covid-19 era, society is rapidly advancing
to becoming completely digital in an incredibly short period of time.
This digital evolution has also made a huge difference to people who are locked in alone or who crave human contact. Apps are bringing people
together in new ways and giving people the chance to reconnect when
times are tough. These same apps are being used in virtual conferencing
and meetings so that teams can connect and businesses can keep moving
into an uncertain future.
The wealth of information
There is immense value in information and coronavirus has brought that
to millions of people who are now more aware about hand hygiene and
health. This has meant that these people know more about washing their
hands, distancing themselves from ill people and minimising the spread
of disease than ever before. This will not only help in slowing the
spread of coronavirus but the spread of other diseases today and in the
future.
The security factor
Organisations are more aware of security than ever before because their
employees are working from home and opening up new avenues of risk. This is the perfect time to secure Wi-Fi routers, train people to learn more about phishing and scams, and to protect people from fraud. Companies
are investing more into security controls and training to help protect
both their assets and their employees. KnowBe4 have created a lot of
free content helping companies secure their home workers by making them
more aware of the cyber threats and how to stay safe while working from
home.
Harnessing creativity
A moment of stillness. An hour of boredom. While this may not be
possible for those with families, these moments are invaluable when it
comes to igniting creativity and innovative thought. This lockdown could inspire people to come up with new ideas and new businesses, give
entrepreneurs the time they need to reshape their ideas, and result in
unexpected disruption in unexpected spaces across the world. Creative
solutions are definitely needed right now and this time of enforced
solitude and thinking is an opportunity for people to find them.
Appreciation and empathy
In Cape Town a restaurant owner shut her doors firmly, more worried
about those with HIV than her bottom line. In Johannesburg, the owner of a car repair shop spent his weekend buying supplies for the old age
home about to enter lockdown so that the residents didn’t risk their
health. Empathy is changing the way people engage with one another while appreciation of the little things and these moments are allowing us to
see what’s really important.
Link: KnowBe4
Finding the optimistic within the pandemic
Finding the optimistic within the pandemic
Finding the optimistic within the pandemic
Finding the optimistic within the pandemic
Finding the optimistic within the pandemic
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