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Team<\/h6><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-left:0\">Published<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2022-01-19T14:51:38+00:00\">Jan 19, 2022<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">Updated<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-07-03T03:59:50+00:00\">Jul 3, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">0 mins read<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull blog-image-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized blog-template-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/woman-outside-with-mask.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:864px;height:561px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:66px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group sticky-side-panel is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-12 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex wp-container-2 is-position-sticky\">\n<p class=\"has-lg-font-size\" 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href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/how-to-deal-with-uncertainty\/\">not exactly sure how to deal with it<\/a>. As a result, issues with supply chains, staffing, and the provision of rapid tests have thrown communities into absolute chaos.\n\nWe know that business owners are at ends with this pandemic. We understand that this was meant to be the quarter that would see us start to rebuild, and it <strong>hurts<\/strong> that there\u2019s yet another hurdle to climb. We also know that employees are tired and anxious. As a leader, they look to you for support during this latest challenge.\n\nIn the UK, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newscientist.com\/article\/2237475-covid-19-news-reinfection-eight-times-higher-with-omicron-than-delta\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">emerging data<\/a> suggests that Omicron has moved past its peak. In Australia, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/world\/asia-pacific\/australia-nears-omicron-peak-daily-infections-hover-around-records-2022-01-15\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">stalling numbers<\/a> are pointing towards a plateau for the Eastern states. Although this wave is overwhelming, it\u2019s important to remember that it will pass at some point.\n\nAnd in the meantime? Despite this latest round of setbacks and uncertainty, what can we do to keep our teams united and feeling supported?\n<h2 id=\"what-do-we-know-about-omicron\">What do we know about Omicron?<\/h2>\nThe situation with Omicron is quickly evolving. As you read this article, there will probably be updated information available based on continuous scientific testing of virus behaviours.\n\nIt\u2019s critical for employers to be as informed as possible about the new variant so that they can respond to their employees&#8217; concerns <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/what-employers-need-to-know-about-covid-19\/\">with the latest facts<\/a>. Bad news such as this can often trigger mass hysteria, but the fact is that we simply don\u2019t know the extent of the issue as of yet; we don\u2019t know if the vaccine will defend against Omicron, we don\u2019t know if Omicron will affect sufferers as severely as the Alpha or Delta strains of Covid-19, and we don\u2019t know yet how global governments will respond.\n\nAt the time of writing, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news\/item\/28-11-2021-update-on-omicron\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">World Health Organisation<\/a> has labelled Omicron as a \u2018variant of concern\u2019. Researchers in South Africa, where the strain is believed to have originated, and around the world are currently investigating the aspects of Omicron.\n\nAt this stage, it is not yet clear whether Omicron is more transmissible or more severe than other forms of Covid-19. Early evidence suggests that there may be an increased risk of reinfection of Omicron, but that vaccines remain important to reducing severe disease and death. No deaths linked to Omicron have yet been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2021-11-30\/omicron-covid-world-health-organization\/100660238\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">recorded<\/a>.\n\nMany countries have introduced temporary border restrictions in response to Omicron, enforcing quarantine restrictions on those travelling from southern Africa. The Australian government has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smh.com.au\/national\/australia-news-live-omicron-variant-covid-19-cases-grow-in-australia-more-urgent-testing-underway-for-returned-travellers-from-south-africa-20211129-p59d6a.html?post=p533kn#p533kn\">paused<\/a> the planned reopening of the country to international students and workers until December 15.\n<h2 id=\"where-can-i-find-the-latest-information-about-omicron\">Where can I find the latest information about Omicron?<\/h2>\nWhen searching for the latest information to share with your team, friends and family, you should always seek verified and official sources. News from other outlets &#8211; especially on social media &#8211; could include misinformation. As we have seen over the last two years, misinformation can have a serious impact on the community.\n\nBelow you can find the official sources of news and updates for your country:\n<ul>\n<li>Globally: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news\/item\/28-11-2021-update-on-omicron\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">World Health Organisation<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Australia: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.gov.au\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Australian Government Department of Health<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abc.net.au\/news\/2021-11-30\/covid-updates-who-omicron-coronavirus-variant-borders\/100660024\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">ABC\u2019s Covid Live Updates<\/a><\/li>\n<li>UK: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/department-of-health-and-social-care\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Department of Health and Social Care<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/uk\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">BBC News<\/a><\/li>\n<li>New Zealand: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.govt.nz\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ministry of Health Manat\u016b Hauora<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1news.co.nz\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">1News (TVNZ)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Singapore: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moh.gov.sg\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ministry of Health Singapore<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Straits Times<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Malaysia: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.moh.gov.my\/\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff; font-size: 16px;\">Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-are-people-responding-to-omicron\">How are people responding to Omicron?<\/h2>\nAs we enter this next phase of the pandemic, our reactions are in flux.\n\nThere are three experiences and feelings that are common among employees in 2022.\n<h3 id=\"the-mockdown\">The \u2018mockdown\u2019<\/h3>\nAt the moment there are few state-sanctioned restrictions in effect. So why does it feel like we\u2019re right back in 2021\u2019s lockdowns?\n\nAs paranoia about rising cases takes over, many of us are experiencing the \u2018mockdown\u2019 effect. We may be able to go to restaurants, see friends and family, or engage in everyday activities. But, with the risks, as they are, many are choosing not to.\n\nWith complicating factors like a lack of rapid antigen tests, lockdown periods and other product shortages at play, it simply feels too risky to go about business as usual.\n\nThe urge to lockdown is especially high for people who are &#8211; or who have loved ones that are &#8211; disabled or immunocompromised, so take extra care when you\u2019re communicating with these members of your team. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/australia-news\/2022\/jan\/17\/like-a-lockdown-in-2022-australians-are-still-feeling-the-fear-and-anxiety-of-covid\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Many<\/a> are feeling additional pressure to <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/7-ways-to-stay-connected-self-isolation\/\">isolate themselves<\/a>, with no foreseeable end in sight.\n<h3 id=\"pandemic-fatigue-30\">Pandemic fatigue 3.0<\/h3>\nIn 2020, we did the snap response lockdowns.\n\nIn 2021, we retreated again to shield from Delta while we all got vaccinated.\n\nAnd in 2022\u2026? It\u2019s normal to feel like you\u2019ve sacrificed so much, you\u2019ve done your due diligence in getting vaccinated and taken all the responsible precautions. Yet, the pandemic rages on more intensely than ever.\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/resources\/covid19-mental-health-workplace\/\">Pandemic fatigue<\/a> is not just prevalent in care industries &#8211; which are seeing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smh.com.au\/national\/pandemic-triggers-mass-exodus-of-critical-care-nurses-20211116-p5998i.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">\u2018mass exodus\u2019 <\/a>of exhausted workers &#8211; it\u2019s becoming a universal experience. Simply put, humans are not designed for this type of ongoing stress and uncertainty. Our resilience is waning.\n\n<em>\u201cWhen lockdown was lifted, instead of being told to \u201cstay home\u201d, we were encouraged to \u201cstay alert\u201d. But nobody can stay alert for two years straight, at least not without consequences,\u201d <\/em>writes Christine Berry for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/commentisfree\/2021\/dec\/27\/pandemic-burning-out-omicron-resilience\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Guardian<\/a>.\n<h3 id=\"lack-of-a-proper-new-years-break\">Lack of a proper New Year\u2019s break<\/h3>\nIn December of 2021, there was a lot of chatter about <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/end-of-year-burnout\/\">end-of-year burnout<\/a>. While there are a few ways to get through this unpleasant phenomenon, there\u2019s one big antidote; getting some quality rest time over the New Year\u2019s break.\n\nVery few of us, however, were given this opportunity last year. Omicron grinched its way through <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/covid19-office-christmas-party-ideas\/\">Christmas and New Year<\/a>, cancelling highly-anticipated plans and gatherings. Many people spent the holidays back in isolation, without a chance to properly disconnect from the working year.\n\nThe result? Many of those <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/coping-with-post-lockdown-social-anxiety\/\">feelings of burnout and overwhelm<\/a> have hitched a ride on us into 2022.\n\n<h2 id=\"how-can-you-support-your-employees-through-the-omicron-wave\">How can you support your employees through the Omicron wave?<\/h2>\nHere\u2019s what you can do to make the transition through Omicron easier for your team.\n<h3 id=\"1-adjust-your-new-years-expectations\">1. Adjust your new year\u2019s expectations<\/h3>\nUsually, when we return from a holiday break, our batteries are recharged, and we\u2019re ready to embrace the new year with enthusiasm. Unfortunately, that\u2019s unlikely to be the case this year.\n\nIf your team is finding it difficult to muster excitement, remember that it\u2019s not a personal reaction to your business or your leadership. Instead of expecting (or worse, demanding) high energy from them, let your team ease into 2022. They likely need time to accept that they didn\u2019t get the break they wanted, and the new year may not bring the escape from Covid they were hoping for.\n\nInstead of asking them to hit the ground running, try to lighten your team\u2019s workloads and responsibilities while they take this time. If you can delay the start of any projects or major tasks, consider it.\n<h3 id=\"2-make-february-the-new-january\">2. Make February the new January<\/h3>\nSo your team is not feeling so fabulous this month? Well, they can always have a second shot at it.\n\nFor 2022, consider making February the new January for your team.\n\nIn our recent article on the <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/science-approved-new-years-goals\/\">science behind successful goal-setting<\/a>, we wrote about a great tool to help you reset your brain called \u2018temporal landmarks\u2019.\n\nAccording to research by <a href=\"https:\/\/faculty.wharton.upenn.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/Dai_Fresh_Start_2014_Mgmt_Sci.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Katherine Milkman (PhD<\/a>), temporal landmarks are dates or moments which make us feel like we can have a fresh start. They differentiate the period of time when our motivation has started to slow, and signify a new period of time when we feel like we can start again.\n\nA temporal landmark could be a birthday, a Monday, or the start of a new month &#8211; like February.\n<h3 id=\"3-put-in-extra-safety-measures-for-your-teams-goals\">3. Put in extra safety measures for your team\u2019s goals<\/h3>\nTemporal landmarks aren\u2019t the only tool that can put a safety net under our goals. In 2022, it\u2019s going to be really difficult to strive for success using motivation and morale alone (let\u2019s be honest, they ran out a little while ago.)\n\nShare tips and tricks with your team to help them stay on track. Whether that\u2019s finding an accountability buddy or setting up habits to make their progress easier, encourage them to work smarter, not harder.\n<h3 id=\"4-be-flexible\">4. Be flexible<\/h3>\nFlexibility is the flavour of the month.\n\nNot only should you be flexible with your team\u2019s working location &#8211; even the most strictly in-office workplaces need to consider home working at the moment &#8211; you should take a <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/resources\/flexible-working-policy-template\/\">flexible approach to your overall operations<\/a>.\n\nAs the wave rages on, more of your team will inevitably become infected. While the Omicron strain is perceived to be mild, most sufferers will need to take time out due to fatigue and other symptoms. It\u2019s very likely that several members of your team will be on sick leave at the same time as the virus spreads so quickly. Are you ready to run your business on a temporarily reduced staffing capacity?\n\nTaking a flexible approach to staffing, deadlines and responsibilities can prevent the pressure from building for your team.\n<h3 id=\"5-make-additional-plans-for-employee-absences\">5. Make additional plans for employee absences<\/h3>\nFrom these flexible considerations we would advise going one step further by making a plan for these absences. Take the time to think about <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/workforce-planning-covid19\/\">priorities and workload distribution<\/a>. If half your team were sick, which tasks must continue and which can be momentarily set aside?\n\nMake a note of these essential tasks and, if necessary, share them with your team or an assigned second-in-charge person as a precautionary measure. Remember, you could also become ill with the virus, so make sure your contingency plan also includes your own responsibilities.\n<h3 id=\"6-share-financial-resources\">6. Share financial resources<\/h3>\nAnyone who has experienced it will know, that <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/employee-financial-wellbeing\/\">financial stress<\/a> can turn your world upside down incredibly quickly. Even a small loss of work or income can put people under immense pressure.\n\nAs an employer, it\u2019s important to know the facts about what financial support is available if your team is unable to attend work due to illness or isolation requirements. Having this information ready can provide relief to concerned team members.\n\nIn Australia, the Covid Disaster Payment has moved from a federal to a state structure. Each state has different requirements, find yours on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.servicesaustralia.gov.au\/most-viewed-payments-for-getting-help-during-coronavirus-covid-19?page=0&amp;type%5Bvalue%5D%5Bpayment_service%5D=payment_service\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">service.gov.au<\/a>.\n<h3 id=\"7-reinforce-communication-and-documentation-processes\">7. Reinforce communication and documentation processes<\/h3>\nWe all know now, that with Covid comes chaos.\n\nWhen our teams become impacted by the virus, communication and information can quickly slip away. This can cause further disengagement and confusion for those left on deck.\n\nAs we enter this next wave, solidify these communication and documentation processes. Start by asking the following questions;\n<ul>\n<li>Do members of our team know who to communicate with if they become ill with Covid?<\/li>\n<li>Do members of our team know where to find essential information related to their roles?<\/li>\n<li>What is the process of a quick handover if one of our team members becomes ill?<\/li>\n<li>Can our team easily apply for sick leave? Do our managers know how to quickly <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/leave-management-guide\/\">approve and manage sick leave<\/a>?<\/li>\n<li>Do we have a clear way of communicating essential information with our team?<\/li>\n<li>Which essential team meetings must stay in our calendar? Who will run them in the absence of a usual host?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"take-care-of-your-team-take-care-of-yourself\">Take care of your team, take care of yourself<\/h2>\nWhile caring for your team should be a priority, looking after yourself is also non-negotiable. The old rule of \u2018put your own mask on first\u2019 remains important. Business owners, especially SMBs, are currently experiencing \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/australia-news\/2022\/jan\/18\/extreme-stress-australian-businesses-risk-going-under-due-to-impact-of-omicron\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">extreme stress<\/a>\u2019 under the impacts of Omicron.\n\nWhile we don\u2019t know exactly what the next phase of the pandemic will be, we know that this highly infectious peak will not last forever. We wish you and your team all the best in weather these turbulent times and share the hope that 2022 has good things in store for us yet.\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-2 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\" data-trigger-modal=\"request-a-demo-modal\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-14 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link-arrow is-style-link-arrow--3\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-btn-brand-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"\/resources\/?topic%5B0%5D%5B0%5D=Product\">View all<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query blog-3-col-query-loop is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"columns-3 alignfull wp-block-post-template is-layout-grid wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-2 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-grid\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-27027 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-uncategorized resource-type-blog\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-neutral-100-border-color has-white-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;min-height:100%\"><figure style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;width:100%;height:100%; padding-bottom:0;padding-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/product-update-january-2026\/\" target=\"_self\"  style=\"height:100%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"760\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Product-Update-January-2026-thumbnail.webp\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Product Update: January 2026\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Product-Update-January-2026-thumbnail.webp 1152w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Product-Update-January-2026-thumbnail-300x198.webp 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Product-Update-January-2026-thumbnail-1024x676.webp 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Product-Update-January-2026-thumbnail-768x507.webp 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Product-Update-January-2026-thumbnail-576x380.webp 576w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Product-Update-January-2026-thumbnail-440x290.webp 440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-3-col-details wp-container-content-3 is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-16 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-15 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\" class=\"taxonomy-resource-type eh-resource-type wp-block-post-terms\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-post-terms-icon\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"icon-blog\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/02\/ManagedHR-1-1.png\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/resources\/blog\/\" rel=\"tag\">Blogs<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/blog\/product-update-january-2026\/\" target=\"_self\" >Product Update: January 2026<\/a><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt has-text-color has-contrast-2-color has-small-font-size wp-container-content-2\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Welcome to the January 2026 product update from the 91±¬ΑΟ team. 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