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MedComms Networking - 05 October 2021
Hi
Did you shudder yesterday, as Facebook et al went "off air"? Just a few hours, yet chaos for some. I was relatively unscathed. Today, though. Disaster! My internet provider is doing more "essential work in my area". Now all the workers in my house have serious problems. Stress levels have rocketed. It's the third such day of "essential work" in the last couple of months. We had been lulled into a false sense of security having only lost maybe half an hour's connectivity or so on each previous occasion.
Today, at 4 hours and counting, I had walked the dog further than usual, done the washing up and set the washing machine on its cycle, used my mobile phone to answer as many emails as I could (complete with more typos than usual, probably) and couldn't delay heavy-duty work any longer.
I de-camped to alternative, temporary (noisy) accommodation with guest WiFi.
I hate working off a laptop. It's so much slower than my usual desktop and multi-screen arrangement.
It works. I'll do what needs to be done. But my productivity will plummet. I'll work even later tonight. I'll prepare for tomorrow’s #MedComms Webinar with fingers crossed tightly.
Which neatly leads me to last week's #MedComms webinar. We talked about new working practices and how we are coping with the disruption we've all faced. Tim Hardman (Director, Niche Science and Technology) and Steven Walker (Director, St Gilesmedical) reviewed key findings from our recent survey. You can now watch the recording on NetworkPharma.tv and note we've provided a PDF copy of the slides here.
I find the results fascinating. There's much to celebrate. MedComms appears to be doing well. Many respondents are busier than ever. Maybe too busy? But whilst most say their employers are supporting them well, a significant minority are clearly struggling. Whilst many employers are talking about future working practices, very few are updating contracts yet. And surely there are still not enough health and safety type assessments?
Please watch the video. Gather your team. Discuss your working practices. Experiences and solutions are very individual. We barely skimmed the surface but, hopefully, we provided food for thought.
Something to ponder. Has COVID-19 finally forced us all to break down some of the invisible barriers to work and productivity? Can more people now flourish whatever their situation/circumstances (e.g. health issues, care needs, aging, etc)? Has COVID-19 inadvertently paved the way for inclusivity like never before? Or have we created unforeseen consequences (reduced chances for career progression etc)? Are inequalities worsening?
Meanwhile, tomorrow we'll talk about working in regulatory medical writing. Please tell any wannabe writers you know!
And next week, Sue O'Leary, Jenn Blackham, and Michelle Collins from Prime Global will present some recent research and discuss the digital perspectives of payers as we plan for next year and reassess the needs of clients. Everyone's welcome.
Stay safe and well, everyone. And keep a friendly eye on each other.
There's lots more coming. Details are kept bang up-to-date here
Cheers
Peter Llewellyn
Managing Director, NetworkPharma Ltd
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