I gave him what the Prime Minister calls the "East Coast Wave". To everyone out there I encourage you to stay safe, follow the Alert Level 4 restrictions and remember: stay home and save lives. The bonus is in addition to … Many companies are doing the right thing to support the safety and well-being of all employees during … Thank you Catherine and Mathew for your online ordering and pickup – I don't know what I would do without you. #aoscovidart #frontliners #kitajagakita #stayhome #covid_19 A post shared by … I've been to the supermarket and seen how crazy it is but the staff are calm and nice to everyone. Be strong our brave workers, thank you all. Thank you media workers, you are giving us updates at all hours so we don't feel disempowered. Dame Catherine Healy, sex workers' rights activist. 26,034, © 2021 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the world to a standstill, and New Zealand is no exception. But this pandemic has helped show the true backbone of this country, the real-life superheroes – and it's you. Then there is Joanne, the Health Care nurse who comes to our home three mornings a week to shower my stroke-limited husband Terry. Coronavirus (COVID-19): advice for employers and employees. You are our family also. 32,884, This story has been shared 26,034 times. Palmerston North house to be demolished after owners couldn't give it away for free, Shark seen close to shore at Papamoa beach, Bay of Plenty, Quiz: Afternoon trivia challenge: March 6, 2021, Black Caps pace bowler comes out of retirement as opening batsman, Irish school girl 'delighted' with letter from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, One dead after crash at Governors Bay, Christchurch, Man struggling to buy a home was advised to find a partner to get on the ladder. Patricia Barker, artistic director of the Royal New Zealand Ballet. I know what I should be focusing on right now. 63,636, This story has been shared 40,519 times. Combined, these two essential services have worked effectively with diverse populations to head off the transmission of other viruses including HIV, Hepatitis C,and HPV. Engaging and caring for your workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic Jarrett Jedlicka, VP & Principal, Industry Advisory – Healthcare at Ceridian shares how organizations can support employee wellness and engagement during times of crisis. Covid-19: What does New Zealand look like in 2022? You can also thank some of the people delivering thank-you meals to health care workers; Aztec Dave’s Food Truck is holding a fundraiser for employees and operating costs. Thank you to the police, who are helping everyone understand the rules, and enforcing them, all the while looking out for our most vulnerable. Also, huge kudos to the creative babes hustling to keep theatre alive in this country. Each of us is responding to this crisis in our own way. ", "Thanks for putting up with all of us as we navigated this new system of operating in a locked down country and for being patient during the panic buying stage. Jim Allen, CEO of Hard Rock International, speaks during an employee meeting at the Hard Rock casino in Atlantic City, N.J. on Jan. 16, 2020, at which the company handed out bonuses totaling $2 million to nearly 2,900 full-time workers. Thanks to all who are risking your lives, truck drivers, supermarket workers, police, whoever you be, who need to be out there to keep the society running despite the risk of personal exposure. I've never felt such an overwhelming sense of gratitude while putting the rubbish out as I did this week. Kia kaha, he kaimahi maia, nga mihi nui ki a koutou! Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Thanks for contacting us. Richard Taylor, creative director of Weta Workshop. When it comes to your employees’ mental wellness during this pandemic, you need to provide them with proper COVID-19 resources. Putting your country first before yourself. You are the glue of our community, the essential workers in the fight of our lives. Read Heartfelt Note Ubisoft's CEO Recently Sent To Employees About COVID-19 Yves Guillemot sent a memo to Ubisoft's staff about the virus, thanking teams for their efforts during a … To those live-streaming shows, still creating content, or making sure artists are able to financially survive in this time - I see you! With the coronavirus spreading in more than 78 countries, ... How to Keep Employees Productive During the Coronavirus Outbreak. The Kokiri Marae team in Seaview under the leadership of Theresa Olsen have a team of 30 who don't have the luxury of isolating at home. ", "Let's remember to give them our love and thanks.". Details The letter thanks postmasters, their staff and Post Office employees who are working during … I have the resources I need to do my job. In many cases they are among our lower paid workers. This is truly unconditional love that you're showing. Your California Privacy Rights Thank you to all frontline workers, all the health professionals, nurses, doctors. Tahir Nawaz has a message for all essential workers: "You are our family. And we can always rely on the team at Unichem Cuba Mall for help and friendly advice. ", New police commissioner Andrew Coster: "To police staff across the country I know these are challenging times and something we have never faced before. We've been living in an era when heroes have been celebrities and sports stars. Joanne is busy but always positive. I would like to acknowledge and give heartfelt thanks to all people keeping services going. At the best of times, supermarket check-out staff get no respite as one after another customer appears, yet they are invariably gracious and chatty. And thank you to you. Thank you to the check-out operators at our supermarkets, who are working to keep us fed. But for now we are so grateful to you, your dedication and sacrifice. Team, COVID-19 is impacting everyone around the world and every aspect of … While we are on enforced holiday at home, they are coping with far greater stress at work. Salam/Peace. Thank you, those medical workers behind the scenes doing research to find patterns of the disease. In good times they are under massive pressure, now they must miraculously gear up a historically underfunded health system to keep Wellingtonians safe, while still managing normal urgent needs. ", "I really appreciate all the essential workers, they’re doing an incredible job. Rural Americans in pharmacy deserts hurting for Covid-19 vaccines. Thank you — from everyone at UChicago Medicine and Ingalls Memorial — for the sacrifices you make, every day and especially during this pandemic. It takes more than an ordinary sense of duty to be an essential services worker in a country paralysed by a pandemic. To all the educators of our children in this difficult situation, those who are looking after the kids for the front-liners, social workers looking after the disadvantaged. ", "When this is over, let's re-think what and whom we value, and how we pay them. On my radio this morning, the DJ took a moment to thank the truck drivers who delivered her food to the grocery stores, braving the coronavirus hazards to do so. "I have immense respect that these essential services will adapt and competently navigate the immense challenges and as a consequence keep us all safe.". There he was. But some of us are working in hospitals, pharmacies and supermarkets, on the streets in rubbish trucks, courier vans or police cars, keeping this country running. Let's remember to give them our love and thanks. From emptying out the typically bulging Newtown hospital and creating a new Hutt ICU, to worrying about lockdown impacts on struggling breadline households, the efforts of Fionnagh and her team will matter if or when a Covid19 tsunami hits. Looking around me, I see courage and encouragement, compassion, patience, good humour and the loving kindness that is typical of this country at its best. Thank you to all who are showing up, despite the risks and fears surrounding coronavirus. Our heartfelt thanks from all the team at Weta Workshop. CIPD says a big ‘thank you’ to the hard-working HR teams putting people first during the COVID-19 pandemic The CIPD is asking people professionals to share stories of their dedication to supporting people and organisations through these challenging times. Thank you to the check-out operators at our supermarkets, who are working to keep us fed. Thank you to the health workforce, every single part of it – including the more than 6000 who have volunteered to come back to the frontline in New Zealand's time of need. I'm proud to stay at home, standing at my front door at 7pm, banging a pot and clapping those protecting us. You are the ones that have got us through this incredibly challenging time and brought joy to the otherwise rather lonely days of many people. Your Ad Choices The checkout operators, the distribution workers, production line workers, courier drivers, as well as the emergency workers we usually identify as essential in a crisis. ", "Thank you, all essential service workers. It's easy to say we're all in this together when you're safely hunkered down in a little bubble at home. They look exhausted and yet continue to smile and exercise scrupulous care in cleanliness. My mum is still working in healthcare and she's so busy. Whether it is sending them links to stress relief articles or hosting virtual meditation sessions, you can help your employees avoid … 5 Tech Solutions to Use for Employee Stress Management . Thank you to all who are showing up, despite the risks and fears. For National Stress Awareness Month, we have curated a list of apps and technologies that could prove handy as you help your employees manage their stress, ensuring positive mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. 40,519, This story has been shared 32,884 times. Thank you for your feedback. Tracey Fritcher Brand Contributor. Thank you for playing your part, you're saving lives, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. Here are some of the most heartwarming videos expressing thanks to essential personnel for their help during the coronavirus crisis. You might be wondering: What can I do to help? It's great to see the customers being kind as well. ", "To the army of tough nuggets keeping our water running, lights on and food in our pantries - thank you. To all Wellington's essential staff, tackling the Covid-19 crisis from the frontline – we are so grateful. Close to my home in Featherston are the supermarket and pharmacy workers. Actually, we all are. The way forward to achieving a future where whanau determine what is in their best interests.". Heinen's Grocery Store showed appreciation for its employees who are working through the COVID-19 pandemic with a surprise gift—a thank-you note and $100 cash. Sir Richard Taylor says he has a "deep sense of gratitude" to those working in essential services. Their eyes crinkle with the smiles behind their masks as they offer good humour as a vaccination for tension. Let’s dive right in. I choked back tears reading about Student Army: Resurrection, the resthome workers moving in with the people they care for, and the volunteers springing up all over social media offering to help others. Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Your California Privacy Rights Working safely. Thank you. Perhaps in the future, we might appreciate them a bit more? He barely had the energy to do the same back. Leaning up against the supermarket delivery truck. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. I will always remember and be incredibly grateful for the service and sacrifice of those on the frontlines as essential workers and I'm finding it hard to put into words just how much I know this means to all Wellingtonians and New Zealanders too. Thank you, all essential service workers. It must often feel like thankless work as we ravage supermarket shelves, while you police our empty streets, bring us our news or staff our pharmacies and hospitals. Patricia Barker says the people keeping dairies and pharmacies open are making a huge contribution to their community. We all have a joint mission right now, and it's staying at home. If you like, you can tell us more about what was useful on this page. Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister of New Zealand. Here are three ways employers can reduce panic and keep employee morale up during the coronavirus outbreak. Hopefully we're lucky to be doing it from the comfort of our own homes. Steph Dyhrberg, employment lawyer, 2018 Wellingtonian of the Year. Advice on time off during coronavirus, using and carrying over holiday, and returning to the UK. A digital helpdesk for stressed employees Note: Below is an email I sent to Microsoft employees today. Just one example of the people in our community whose hard work is helping us get through. For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO website. Be Intentional About Communications It’s crucial … Frontline health, supermarket, transport and charity workers are identified heroes, but behind the scenes are others, says Fran Wilde. You are the backbone of our beautiful country. Privacy Notice Thank you to those helping during COVID-19 crisis Christopher Dixon, Springfield News-Leader 3/20/2020. Our streets have gone quiet, and businesses and schools have closed, as we isolate ourselves from others in our bubbles. David Trubridge, internationally renowned furniture designer. How To Talk To Employees In The COVID-19 Era. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use. There are many essential services but some are on the down low, less well lauded due to outdated moralistic perceptions about the people they represent and serve. Sophie Handford, School Strike 4 Climate leader, and Kapiti Coast Councillor, joint-2019 Wellingtonian of the Year. Simply by staying home, you’re protecting your community in a big way. We quite literally couldn’t keep going without you. ", "Supermarket check-out staff get no respite as one after another customer appears, yet they are invariably gracious and chatty. From the emergency services to the healthcare workers, the pharmacists to the supermarket workers, and the many, many others, all providing the essential services, I say my heartfelt thank you. Women and men who are keeping the medical centres running, working in pharmacies and supermarkets and garages. One of my most favourite places is Starta Bread Company located in the Left Bank. We've received your submission. 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To the army of tough nuggets keeping our water running, lights on and food in our pantries - thank you, a thousand thank yous. At the end of my street, at the end of a long day. We asked prominent Kiwis from across the Wellington region to help us thank these heroes. I worry about the safety of midwives, bus drivers, home care workers and our Hospice staff. Thank you for doing what I'm sure is a thankless job at times - we are so thankful for you and your mahi. Tahir Nawaz, President of the International Muslim Association of New Zealand, joint-2019 Wellingtonian of the Year. Thank you to the deliverers, the logistical specialists, and the people who keep products moving when people can't. Who says the age of chivalry is dead? Grant Robertson, Minster of Finance and MP for Wellington Central. Read 7 Special Provisions to Thank God for During COVID-19 by Dolores Smyth and more articles, devotionals and current events stories on Coronavirus The COVID-19 pandemic has brought out the best in many people—people who have shown compassion and empathy and offered a helping hand to others during this extraordinary time. I have immense respect that these essential services will adapt and competently navigate the immense challenges and as a consequence keep us all safe. Terms of Use My flatmate is still working for the City Mission and seeing him going out every day and hearing the stories of the people he works with is pretty cool. You are the backbone of our beautiful country.”, "This pandemic has helped show the true backbone of this country, the real-life superheroes – and it's you. Jojo Rabbit star Thomasin McKenzie is "proud to stay at home, standing at my front door at 7pm, banging a pot and clapping those protecting us". Kia kaha! Thank you for playing your part, you're saving lives. 1. This story has been shared 63,636 times. It’s not just everyone working in health care, though they’re certainly the front line, but a bevy of others keeping our society functioning. Thank you for playing your part, you're saving lives, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. I'm not crying — you're crying. So many of us artists have seen years of work and precious projects disappear overnight as well as the joy and sense of belonging arts bring us all. Sitemap We quite literally couldn’t keep going without you. Virus? At a time of isolation and separation Kokiri Marae are keeping our community connected. What virus? At a time when everyone else is tucked up in their homes, spending time with loved ones in their bubble, you have been keeping us all safe and fed. Frontline health, supermarket, transport and charity workers are identified heroes, but behind the scenes are others. During the coronavirus pandemic, healthcare professionals around the world and close to home have stepped up to protect and save lives. People are just amazing. Thanks for adding to the conversation! It’s the doormen and delivery guys, the Uber and taxi drivers, the cops and the MTA workers, grocery and pharmacy staff. If you are 28 weeks pregnant and beyond, or if you are pregnant and have an underlying health condition that puts you at a greater risk of severe illness from COVID-19 at any gestation, you … Every day since lockdown began, I am thankful for the everyday heroes who are making sure we all survive. But essential workers still leave the home, to keep us safe, to keep us fed, to keep us healthy. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! I had a chance to talk with Kathie Patterson, chief human resources officer last week at Ally, to learn how they are taking care of their people during the COVID-19 pandemic. I live on Cuba Street and am used to walking out my front door and having my heart's desire of tasty treats. Flexible Hours Thank you to the food producers and gatherers who keep the shelves stocked. Auckland doctor who sexually violated patient loses final appeal against conviction, Constellation Cup: Commanding second half powers Silver Ferns to victory and 2-1 lead. All front-line employees and partners who were with the company throughout the month of June will receive a bonus. While many of us have the privilege to “coronavirus and chill,” aka stay home and safe amid the coronavirus outbreak, we should all be grateful to those doing vital work that leaves them exposed. I know my dancers are all thankful for Night & Day and the other dairies still open and in walkable distance from their homes – they make such a difference in our inner-city neighbourhood. Now, we can turn our attention to the good spirits who are keeping things rolling out there - with the possibility they may be placing themselves in harm's way. They have delivered over 400 (Kai) parcels, sanitisation packs and flu vaccines to those in our community with the highest needs and especially the elderly (kaumatua) and vulnerable. My praise goes to two such services: the people at the Drugs, Health and Development Project Trust who run the extensive Needle Exchange programme and its on the ground staff  and a big up to the doctors and other brilliant staff at Cuba Clinic who provide sexual health services. We appreciate how fortunate we are to have our essential services working tirelessly and with such focus on the wellbeing of our communities throughout New Zealand! And finally thank you everyone for being so willing to abide by the lockdown rules, and for that extra smile as we pass on our walks. We share a deep sense of gratitude to you and your families. It is a small token of appreciation, but our employees have expressed that they really appreciate the recognition.” - Darryl Smith, Founding Partner at Florida Car Accident Lawyer Team. Last but not least a big shout out to Moore Wilson's and New World and their employees for all that they are doing to keep us well fed. I appreciate you! When this is over, let's re-think what and whom we value, and how we pay them. Here are examples of survey statements you might ask your employees to rate on a scale that runs from strongly disagree to strongly agree: I am satisfied with my employer's response to the COVID-19 situation. These are extraordinary times, and I want to acknowledge and thank all those people in the emergency and essential services who are out there doing amazing work to keep New Zealanders safe. Advice for pregnant employees on risk assessments in the workplace and occupational health during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. From hospital staff to supermarket workers, police to rubbish collectors. And most importantly, because we Kiwis often forget to, thank you to the politicians who are uniting together. Employees in India are facing increased burnout due to lack of separation between work and personal life as well as concerns of contracting Covid-19, a report said on Wednesday. ", "You are the glue of our community, the essential workers in the fight of our lives. Thank You Notes “We keep employee morale high by sending out thank you notes to our employees currently working from home. Pay and time off for employees We’re offering a special one-time Thank You bonus totaling over $500 million. Even if you’re not working in the hospital, times like this bring us all together. The chief executive of Capital Coast and Hutt health boards, Fionnagh Dougan, her senior managers and clinicians, have urgently revamped the whole system - public/primary health and hospitals - for unpredictable future influxes. The time is now to reset employee experience during the Covid-19 pandemic to create a more meaningful and lasting emotional connection between the employee and their employer. To police staff across the country I know these are challenging times and something we have never faced before. With the rest of us tucked into our homes, these folks are taking the risk daily to keep our fridges and pantries stocked, ensure that those who need medications have them — and that travel remains possible, the lights stay on, etc. Your professionalism and commitment to serving our communities is incredibly valued and is making a difference. I feel well supported by my employer at this time. Thanks for putting up with all of us as we navigate this new system of operating in a locked down country and for being patient during the panic-buying stage. Our doctors, nurses, technicians, transporters, EMTs, pharmacists and everyone who supports patient care are rising to the occasion and caring for our most vulnerable populations. Thank you for relying on us to provide the journalism you can trust. I really appreciate all the essential workers, they're doing an incredible job. In fact, these sorts of services are in such high demand, Amazon announced it’s hiring another 100,000 warehouse and delivery workers as online demand increases. Thank you, all of you. They don't have the luxury of safety as the virus brings the world to its knees, because they are on the frontline fighting it on our behalf. "Whakahokia te wairua ma te mauri o te kaupapa ki te whanau, hapu, iwi. At Gilmours pharmacy in Havelock North, staff stand at the door fetching our orders from inside. We asked students, faculty, and staff to email us their thank-you notes to those who have helped, supported, or encouraged them. Cory Jane, Hurricanes assistant coach and former All Black. Thank you #FrontLineHeroes , You all deserve our applause, thanks, and support. However, for all those who don't get to share that privilege – thank you for all you have done and will continue to do. Not all heroes wear capes — some ride bikes with food strapped to their backs during an infectious-disease outbreak.

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