Life at GO

Now that we are all being instructed to avoid any non-essential outings from our homes and to practice social distancing, many of us are developing mixed feelings about any upcoming holidays or days off work. The usual excitement of " YAY tomorrow is a public holiday!"  is being replaced by thoughts of boredom and not knowing how to pass the time whilst stuck inside. So we thought of sharing with you some ideas of how you can keep yourself entertained and busy on a day off in the comfort of your home! Spring cleaning This one’s for my fellow organising-obsessed people! For me, nothing beats the feeling of de-cluttering and deep-cleaning those drawers, cupboards or wardrobes that don’t usually see the light of day.  For those of you who are not too keen on spring cleaning, this might be the perfect time for you to fall in love with all things organised; because let’s face it, it’s a rare thing to have so much ‘free’ time on our hands. So make the most of it...

This is the time to make your wellbeing a priority! COVID-19 is not only affecting us physically but also mentally, this time of crisis is creating stress and anxiety for a large amount of people. The reality is that we are in this together, and at one point or another many of us will experience stress and anxiety, yet the important thing is that we have the right tools and healthy coping mechanisms in place to combat these overwhelming emotions as soon as they hit us. We need to figure out how we are going to put our well-being at the forefront as we get through this trying time together. Every individual reacts differently to stress and anxiety, whether it is a change in sleeping or eating patterns, finding difficulty in concentrating or increased use of alcohol or other substances. In a worrying time like this, being anxious is normal, so do not get stuck in over analysing that anxiety. Like in all other stressful situations, we will be able to adapt to a new way of livi...

Sleeping in. Staying comfy. Saying good-bye to traffic. Being in the comfort of your own home. Remote working can seem like a dream — until you start to experience it first hand and realise that the days can seem longer, that your colleagues’ company makes a huge difference in your work days, and that the line between personal and professional becomes a blur. Obviously, having this flexibility may improve quality of life, however we need to put a few boundaries in place in order for us to get work done whilst managing our work-life balance better. Moreover, some companies had to implement remote working overnight, due to the recent and rapid updates on the COVID-19 situation globally. This means that people may be finding a bigger challenge to adapt immediately to this new working style. Therefore, here are a few tips that will help you stay motivated and productive when working from the comfort of your home (without losing your sanity!).   Establish Yo...

Every business has had to face moments of disruption at some point or another. However when faced with disruption on a national scale, it takes response and preparation to a whole new level. It is a time when companies are really put to the test, but a time when they can truly live up to their purpose and values. Here are our 5 top tips to help businesses get through these difficult times: 1. Protect your Employees Your employees cannot serve your customers well unless they feel appreciated and protected. Do everything you can to ensure their safety and well-being. 2.  Set up that Response Team No man is an island. You need that one team that works incredibly well together, that knows the business inside out. Put a plan together, share it, debate it, agree on it and implement it. Have clear lines of communication to facilitate roll-out of all activities.  3.  Stress Test those Finances Assume the worst case scenario and ensure that payroll is prot...