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. 2022 Apr;14(4):393-396.
doi: 10.1016/j.cptl.2022.03.001. Epub 2022 Mar 23.

Reflections on work-life integration post-pandemic: A perspective from pharmacy practice faculty

Amy Henneman  1 , Krisy-Ann Thornby  2 , Brandon Bookstaver  3
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Reflections on work-life integration post-pandemic: A perspective from pharmacy practice faculty

Amy Henneman et al. Curr Pharm Teach Learn. 2022 Apr.

Abstract

Introduction: The effects of COVID-19 will have a lasting impact on how work is conducted moving forward. Prior to the pandemic, work-life integration and well-being were priorities for many organizations, including pharmacy. The disruption associated with the COVID-19 pandemic pushed businesses and organizations worldwide into an era of agility and flexibility previously unknown to the majority of workplaces.

Perspective: Increased remote work has presented both increased challenges (e.g., engagement) and opportunities (e.g., productivity). After a year of experience, this shift in the nature of how work is done has provided an opportunity to reimagine how and where work will be conducted in the future.

Implications: Schools and colleges of pharmacy have an opportunity to re-evaluate how academic and practice responsibilities are accomplished in regards to work life-integration and management of concurrent work and family responsibilities. Administration and faculty should foster a culture of transparency on this topic to collaboratively incorporate methods that better facilitate work-life integration moving forward.

Keywords: Faculty engagement; Post-pandemic; Remote work; Work life integration.

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