Agree or disagree, 2020 & 2021 will forever be known as the years of the pandemic. However, the COVID-19 is not ready to plummet so quickly – it is still surprising the world with new variants. So, if you say 2019, the time before the pandemic, was normal, then the term ‘normal’ has redefined itself. The new normal is a state of living where people are cautious and learn how to live with COVID-19, the deadly virus. Though daily life has transformed drastically, we are adjusting to the ‘New Normal’ living norms.

 How to define the new normal in terms of living?adapting to the new normal

Change is undoubtedly unforeseeable; it could transform your living habit at any time. Any environmental disaster could force humankind into such circumstances where adaptation to the new habitat is the only option left for the species. Maybe not to the extent, but change has occurred in our lives due to the catastrophic effect of the Corona Virus.

The most bizarre situation is that we have accepted our life with masks, sanitisers, and social distancing. Yes, for two years, we travelled less or restricted ourselves from it; we prioritised safety rather than any celebration. By following norms, our lives somehow come back on track. The fact is crystal clear; we are enjoying the fruits of the sacrifices we made during the COVID years. Now, measuring the current scenario adapting to the new normal has become easier for humankind, as it is the same as the old one.

How to define the new normal in terms of professionalism?life in the new normal

How normal is the new normal? If you think from a professional perspective, you can finely differentiate between your old life & new one. All of a sudden, when the entire world shut down, we witnessed a severe impact on the career sector. The massive layoff accelerated the unemployment rate in the job market. Due to the scarcity of the workforce, companies were increasing the workload per employee, causing exacerbated effects on them. In both ways, the job market was trembling. Challenges were staying ready for both employees and employers.

Work location:the new normal pandemic

One of the major drawbacks organisations faced during lockdown was allowing employees to work from home. Not all organisations were ready to shift into work from home plan. That created hustle for all, majorly affecting the organisations that were unwillingly going with the flow. However, it was reflected in several scenarios that working from a home job is possible; many organisations shifted entirely to working from anywhere mode. The benefits were as follows,

  • Less use of office space reduces the entire cost
  • Productivity increased
  • Get more time with family
  • People can work from anywhere with good internet and a laptop
  • Less stressed working environment
  • And the list goes on…

When the fear of pandemics gradually eases, companies are willing to call their employees back to the office following the new normal rules. But, after two years of continuous work from home, the majority of the employees are not ready to return to the office. They want flexibility in the work culture. So, the entire working system has been redefined and adapted in accordance with the employees’ benefits.

The solution was the hybrid work culture. Now, most companies are willing to nurture a hybrid work culture, giving employees more flexibility. Understanding the circumstances creates a strong bond between employees and employers, leading to stability and loyalty to the organisation.

Mass layoff, followed by resignation:the new normal covid

The pandemic was an eye-opener for the job industry, where skills became more valuable than any other stars on your CV. Organisations were seeking skilled professionals to achieve their business goals.

When scarcity of workforce resulted in boosting the hiring process, the criteria for the hiring process were curated, focusing on experienced & skilled professionals. So, the employees, who were losing their job due to the pandemic, started developing new skills to compete in the job market. After a year, the new normal job market was flooded with skilled and talented professionals.

One pandemic indeed led the market to the ground; that pandemic made everyone realise the importance of skills. The more skills you have, the more offers you will receive on your plate. Now think of a person who was stressed out for having no job, now having multiple offers in hand with a better pay scale. Since employees see more opportunities, they tend to leave their current organisations seeking more recognition, work flexibility, and a better pay scale. That also led the mass resignations.

Currently, the new normal life of a professional has normalised. It took two years getting things to fall under favourable circumstances. Together, as humans, we will overcome challenges.

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Conclusion:

If we talk about the advantages and disadvantages of the post-pandemic era, the list will never end. People have different perspectives when coping with the situation. You must have enjoyed working from home, but also some people are happy to go back to the office. So, whether it is workation (working while enjoying vacation) or vacation, our life has changed upside down since Covid-19 happened. Life after a pandemic is not easy, but it is not difficult. It is all about acceptance. We have accepted our current situation and adjusted to the new normal.

So, what is your view when you think of the post-pandemic situation? How are you adjusting to the new normal – is it hard, or do you find it the same as 2019? Share your side of the story of living in the new normal using #aprilsbestread & #tpscontest and get an opportunity to win up to 2500 reward points. Time is ticking. Phase One will be closing soon. Click here to participate now!