In a work-from-home environment, supporting and empathizing with our colleagues when they are having a rough day can be more difficult than when colleagues are working together in the same building. I want to take this opportunity to thank my amazing colleague Becca for reaching out and showing up for me recently. I was having a particularly difficult day juggling my increased workload after someone on our team had resigned. I mentioned something offhandedly to Becca during a conversation about one of our projects and a few hours later she messaged and said, “I’m heating up my lunch… want to have lunch together and chat?” The surge of appreciation I felt when I saw her Teams message come through was palpable. And our “virtual lunch” was just what the doctor ordered. Her thoughtfulness was truly appreciated.
Nominated by Lauren Peress