Having honest conversations with your team and staff about the current situation is crucial during this time. It’s important to listen to feedback and help guide and support staff in a kind and compassionate way. Feedback should be given constructively. Don’t underestimate the importance of complimenting team members as a form of motivation. Everyone will deal with this situation differently.

• The Centre for the Study of Traumatic Stress provides useful tips on the importance of connecting and communicating with staff members
• Ideas on how to connect with colleagues in environments where staff are working remotely