Weekly News Update
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Coronavirus-Related News & Resources
- The New York Times highlighted a sign of the times: The Zoom Shirt.
- Well + Good provided advice on dealing with a toxic (virtual) work environment during COVID-19.
- Time examined the pandemic's effect on sleep, while Shape explained why you're tired all the time.
- The Washington Post looked at getting men to wear face masks (sigh).
- The Washington Post also featured the new trend of coronavirus-related corporate swag.
- We mentioned the Twitter account Room Rater in a past Laugh of the Week, but Apartment Therapy just did an interview with one half of the couple behind it. (Room Rater is a must-follow!)
In Other News…
- Allure asked dermatologists for their advice on dealing with summer thigh-chafing.
- The Los Angeles Times talked to LGBTQ members of the fashion community about racism and equality in the industry.
- The Business Journals reported on a new study that found that Black and female employees benefit most from bans on asking about salary histories.
- Teen Vogue delved into the problematic nature of white people and non-Black people of color engaging in “digital blackface” by posting reaction GIFs of Black people on social media.
- NPR gave four tips on getting started with journaling.
- Your Laugh of the Week comes from The New Yorker's Daily Shouts, which provided date ideas for a post-quarantine world.
On CorporetteMoms Recently…
- We shared tips from moms who work from home (from our Week in the Life of a Working Mom series.)
- We offered some clothes for working moms, including some maternity basics and washable workwear.
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I sit in video court every day for three-six hours. They call matters whenever and we are just supposed to sit with the phone on speakerphone waiting to speak to our matters. What is everyone else doing during this time? I find it’s hard to focus on much.
Not an answer to your question but ask if court staff can text you when your case is next. That is what we are doing and it works well. We are also trying to do more time certain hearings.