{"id":35602,"date":"2021-07-28T13:37:22","date_gmt":"2021-07-28T13:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/alumni-news-media\/?p=35602"},"modified":"2021-09-17T14:37:46","modified_gmt":"2021-09-17T14:37:46","slug":"alumni-forum-the-joy-and-fear-of-returning-to-the-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rochester.edu\/adv\/alumni-news-media\/2021\/07\/28\/alumni-forum-the-joy-and-fear-of-returning-to-the-office\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni forum: The joy and fear of returning to the office"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Alumni forum: The joy and fear of returning to the office<\/h1>\n

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This is the first in a series about returning to the office. Each story will feature the insights of experts within our Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ community.<\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Three accomplished alumni\u2014Nicole Blake \u201900, a human resources executive; Jeanne DiVincenzo \u201980, a clinical psychologist and executive coach; and Paola Realpozo \u201910S, a long-time telecommuting marketing professional\u2014share their distinctive perspectives and advice about returning to the office after more than a year during which many people worked remotely.<\/p>\n

Recently, these alumni–along with event moderator Cassandra Herbert \u201995, \u201995N–participated in a virtual panel discussion about returning to the office, presented by the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½\u2019s Women\u2019s Network<\/a>. Watch a recording<\/a><\/strong> of the discussion and gain more of their perspectives.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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Nicole Blake \u201800<\/h3>\n

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Director of Corporate Human Resources, Jostens<\/h4>\n

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\u2018People always come first\u2019<\/strong><\/h3>\n

After more than a year at home, people at Jostens, where I\u2019ve worked for a year and a half, are excited to come back to the office where they can interact with their coworkers again. Many of them have told me how much they miss the office cooler conversations\u2014those casual interactions that just don\u2019t happen remotely. Technology is great and it\u2019s worked well for us, but it just doesn\u2019t replace being face-to-face.<\/p>\n

All said, there are people who have some hesitancy and fear about returning to the workplace. Some are concerned about being around those who aren\u2019t vaccinated and are worried about potentially bringing the virus back to their children or elderly parents. Others want to continue to work remotely because it simplifies their lives. They\u2019ve adapted to being at home\u2014they don\u2019t have a commute, which, for many, leads to more family time. They can wear whatever they want, and they don\u2019t have to rush out the door in the morning.<\/p>\n

At Jostens, and at so many places, our number one concern is our employees. Their health and safety is paramount to us. We follow the CDC\u2019s guidelines and take people\u2019s concerns very seriously. We\u2019ve also responded by offering a hybrid option for employees, giving them the opportunity to work remotely two days each week and, if there are extenuating circumstances, we will do our best to accommodate their needs.<\/p>\n

Right now, it\u2019s so important for everyone\u2014managers and employees\u2014to be flexible. We are striving to give our employees the best of both worlds. They can still work from home and they can still have in-person working sessions, go to lunch with a coworker, and do all the things that make this a great place to work.<\/p>\n

As an HR professional, so much of what I\u2019ve done in my career is about policy and procedures\u2014but COVID has changed the way we look at everything. COVID hasn\u2019t changed our focus, though\u2014we must always take care of our people to keep them happy, engaged, and productive. If we don\u2019t, we will lose them, and recruiting is such a challenge right now. The word \u201chuman\u201d is in \u201chuman resources\u201d for a reason, after all. We have to always remember that our people come first[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Nicole Blake \u201900 is a human resources leader with 20 years of experience in a variety of businesses and industries. She is currently the director of corporate human resources at Jostens, a Minneapolis-based manufacturer of school memorabilia. She received her bachelor\u2019s in religious studies from the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ and her master\u2019s in human resources and change leadership from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minnesota.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”75px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text]\"Jeanne<\/p>\n

Jeanne DiVincenzo \u201880<\/h3>\n

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Clinical psychologist, executive coach, and leadership coach<\/h4>\n

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\u2018We can learn to be resilient\u2019<\/h3>\n

My clients\u2014both patients and executives\u2014are talking to me a lot right now about transition. They want to know what work and life will be like when they go back to the office. Many feel overwhelmed.<\/p>\n

As humans, we just aren\u2019t wired to like uncertainty and COVID was a huge time of uncertainty for all of us. We wondered whether we\u2019d get sick, would our loved ones fall ill, would we be able to get supplies, and more.<\/p>\n

Although we are returning to the office, we aren\u2019t going back to how life was. This is a very hard reality for many of us. We\u2019ve gotten into our home routines and now we have to think about child and eldercare, even pet care. We\u2019ll have longer periods of time away from home and we wonder: what will this mean for our quality of life? I hear this often.<\/p>\n

For some people, working from home has leveled the playing field. For instance, those with disabilities or who represent a diverse community may not have been under the same scrutiny as they may have been\u2014or fear they will be\u2014in-person. Others are worried about how they\u2019ve physically changed during the pandemic. Will their clothes fit? Will they feel judged?<\/p>\n

Many are still concerned about COVID, and now, the Delta variant. They wonder if they should wear a mask or not. If they do, will they be seen as different or on the \u201coutside,\u201d even if they are vaccinated? For those who haven\u2019t been vaccinated, they wonder what it will be like for them. People are concerned about things they\u2019ve never dealt with before.<\/p>\n

Of course, there are many people who are excited to go back, but I don\u2019t hear as much about that because people come to me for support. I try to help people by listening to them. I encourage them to try to normalize their situations and remember that they aren\u2019t alone. There\u2019s comfort in that.<\/p>\n

I tell people to mentally prepare themselves to go back to the office\u2014to picture what their days will look like and to envision what will likely be different and what will probably be the same. This will help with anxiety.<\/p>\n

I am a big proponent of mindfulness-based stress reduction<\/a>, too. It prompts us to be present, to notice what\u2019s happening inside and around us, and accept our conditions as they are. Meditation gives us a chance to pause and not marinate in worry. Instead, we can note thoughts and feelings and simply come back to the body and the breath. Big breaths tell our brains that we are okay and that we aren\u2019t in danger.<\/p>\n

Along with meditation, other calming activities help, too. For instance, make time to exercise, read a book, and get outside. If you can\u2019t step out, just look outside. Try to incorporate self-care into your daily routine and do those things that help you feel alive.<\/p>\n

Research underscores how effective this, how it primes us for a better mood and positive feelings rather than negative predictions. Start a positivity or gratitude journal and remember all those things in life that are good and right. And think about what\u2019s happened during COVID that\u2019s positive. For instance, maybe you\u2019ve gotten closer to a parent or you\u2019ve spent time nurturing a favorite hobby.<\/p>\n

I let people know that even if we don\u2019t feel resilient, we can learn to be resilient. It\u2019s not necessarily something we have or don\u2019t have, but we can cultivate it. Everyone\u2019s feelings are real, and the hard ones can be overwhelming. Yet, periods of upheaval can lead us to growth. Undeniably, every one of us has grown during the pandemic and persevered through more than we could ever have anticipated.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Jeanne DiVincenzo \u201980, Psy.D., is a Philadelphia-area clinical psychologist, executive coach, and leadership consultant. She provides leadership development, team building, and organization consumer in academic medical centers, independent schools, and universities. Her private practice focuses on women\u2019s issues, mood disorders, interpersonal relationships, and trauma. She earned her bachelor\u2019s in psychology from the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ and her doctorate in clinical psychology from Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”75px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_column_text]\"Paola<\/p>\n

Paola Realpozo \u201910S (MBA)<\/h3>\n

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Vice president of marketing, Trapeze Group Americas<\/h4>\n

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\u2018Be there for someone else\u2019<\/h3>\n

I\u2019ve been on a fully remote schedule for about six years. I have two boys, 8 and 5 years old, and I remember that when my first son was born, I tried to do it all\u2014take care of a newborn, work from home, travel for my job, do the laundry. It was impossible. I quickly learned that I needed to simplify and focus on one thing at a time. As women, so many of us try to do it all and we can\u2019t.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s something that we need to remember right now, as we transition back to the office. Although some people will return five days a week, many others will take on a hybrid schedule, something they didn\u2019t have before the pandemic. For me and the people I work with, it\u2019s important to keep a few things in mind right now.<\/p>\n

First, be as transparent as possible. Share your circumstances with your supervisor and colleagues. Of course, don\u2019t broadcast your personal problems, but let people know what you are concerned about. People may be wondering about vaccine requirements. Others might be worried about their children and older parents and what their schedules will look like now that you have returned to the office and may not be as available to them.<\/p>\n

Some people may be afraid to be around other people, while others may be so excited because it\u2019s been difficult for them to work at home. Maybe they have a house full of people or they don\u2019t have a dedicated workspace there. Everyone\u2019s issues are different, but perhaps people will find some comfort in knowing that everyone is dealing with something.<\/p>\n

Regardless of how many days a week people may be back at the office, they should keep in mind that office life will be different now. There probably won\u2019t be as many people in the office at one time. There may be policies and procedures in place regarding masking and social distances, which we never had to deal with before. Workspaces may look different, too, adjusted to address health and safety concerns. Continue to be flexible and know that things can still change down the line.<\/p>\n

I also tell people to never forget their overall health. For me and so many others, exercise is key. Being strong mentally and physically helps us in so many ways. Sometimes, even in Zoom meetings, I tell my team that we all should just stop, stand up, and stretch. I also ask if they\u2019ve been outside yet that day or if they\u2019ve gotten away from their monitors. Moving our bodies will change our moods.<\/p>\n

Also, this is an ideal time to focus on empowering others, which is especially important for women. Be encouraging and compassionate and remind others that they aren\u2019t alone. Be there for someone else. [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Paola Realpozo \u201910S (MBA) is the vice president of marketing for the Trapeze Group Americas, which delivers public transit solutions. Prior to her role, she held marketing and program management roles mainly in the rail, public transit, and motorcoach industries. Realpozo earned a bachelor\u2019s in electronic and communications engineering from the from the Monterrey Institute of Technology (ITESM) in Mexico City, Mexico, and her MBA from the Simon Business School.<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”grid” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”25px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”grid” use_row_as_full_screen_section_slide=”no” text_align=”left” background_color=”#e6f3fa” css_animation=”” box_shadow_on_row=”no”][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=”15px” image_repeat=”no-repeat”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Connect with us <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Looking for ways to connect with Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ alumnae? Learn more about the University\u2019s Women\u2019s Network<\/a> and join the conversation on The Meliora Collective<\/a>. For those looking health and wellness information<\/a>, get tips and tools from a variety of University experts and others in our community.<\/p>\n

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\u2014 Kristine Thompson, August 2021<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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