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When you and your team transitioned to remote work, it’s likely you were in somewhat of a state of shock. With just days to adjust, you all came together and poured every ounce of energy you could muster into making the shift swift and successful. There was no time to pause or to process emotion—you had to figure out how to keep things running business as usual. And you did. But now that the adrenaline has worn off and your team has settled into a remote routine, you may be starting to notice that your employees aren’t quite themselves. Maybe one of your high performers missed a deadline for the first time or perhaps the team optimist has been using uncharacteristically gloomy language in emails? The reality of the situation may be weighing on your workers, and they’re cracking under the pressure. Here are three ways to know for sure.

Ready to get started? Gauge your team’s resiliency by asking employees to fill in the blank.
For example, “Compared to how I felt four months ago, I find myself experiencing”:

A. Difficulty concentrating

B. Loss of interest in things I used to enjoy

C. Feeling hopeless about my future

D. Feeling distant from others

E. Feeling irritable or angry

F. All of the above

G. None of the above

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