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Employment Anxiety is a Side Effect of Covid-19

07-Oct-20 12:30

Employment Anxiety is a Side Effect of Covid-19

Everyone is affected by the pandemic in one way or another. Everyone knows someone who’s been retrenched, laid off, or lost their position. We’ve all been impacted both directly from the virus, as well as indirectly through the economic fallout. Even once COVID-19 is neutralized as a threat, the likelihood of a recession — and scarce employment prospects — remain high. And as we dig in for the economic long haul, experts say it’s more important than ever to be mindful of your mental health.

Produced by: Audrey Raj

Presented by: Audrey Raj and Freda Liu


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Categories:  Personal FinanceInvestmentsFinancial LiteracyYoung FinancePersonal DevelopmentEntrepreneurshipSME

Tags:  Covid-19unemploymentanxietymental healthproductivity





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