Long COVID is hurting business; workplace accommodations could help

So, I was reading this article about how COVID is still affecting businesses, even for those who have recovered from the virus. It’s called Long COVID is hurting business, and talks about how some people are experiencing symptoms for months after they were first infected. It’s affecting their ability to work and employers need to make some accommodations to help.

Basically, the article says that Long COVID is causing people to take more time off work, and the symptoms are very debilitating. It can range from fatigue, headaches, difficulty concentrating, and more. It’s not just affecting people who had severe cases of COVID, but even those who had mild cases are experiencing Long COVID symptoms.

The article suggests that employers need to be more flexible in their approach to work. They need to allow for more remote work, flexible hours, and even job sharing. It’s not just good for the employees, but it’s good for business too. It can help increase productivity by reducing absenteeism and increasing employee retention.

I can definitely relate to this issue. My friend had COVID a few months ago, and he’s still experiencing symptoms. He works in an office and sitting at a desk for long periods of time is really affecting him. His company has been pretty good about it, but I don’t think they’re fully understanding the extent of his symptoms.

Overall, I think this article is really important. It highlights an issue that has been overlooked. As more people recover from COVID, we need to make sure that they’re not forgotten and more accommodations are made for them. It’s not just about being a good employer, but it’s good business sense too.