Running a coworking space, I am always thinking about the culture that we get to set. Unfortunately, this week, many staff members are showing cold, flu, and other symptoms even though they have tested negative for covid.  We are discussing why they are in the office and not working from home?

When the body is showing symptoms, it's a sign; it needs rest, not work!. If you are too stubborn to do it for yourself, do it for your colleagues and other people that work close to you.   If you do, you will help us reduce the spread of colds, flu and any other airborne infections. 

I think it's time we change the culture and encourage, maybe even make people stay at home when they are not feeling well.  It's not about covid; it's about putting all of our well-being first and secondly thinking of the people you will likely infect by coming into the office.  

Short term Isolation should be a thing and should be here to stay. 
 
It's time we put health and well being first and not work.