In times of uncertainty—like now, during a global pandemic—it’s natural to be fearful and anxious about what’s happening around us. There are plenty of concrete, specific things that may be making employees fearful or anxious right now, such as:
- Fear of exposure to the coronavirus
- Fear of job loss or pay loss due to the uncertainty in the economy (for oneself or one’s spouse)
- Fear of anger from customers or clients or the general public
- Anxiety over how to manage finances during uncertainty, especially if they have already suffered losses
