Gabrielle Drolet | The Walrus

Illustration of a masked employee in the foreground, closing their eyes in resignation. Behind them, a crowd of customers stands silhouetted at a café counter, shaking their fists. The counter holds several coffee cups and a case for baked goods.

The Emotional Tax of Essential Work

January 26, 2021October 18, 2021 - by Gabrielle Drolet

Customer experience is routinely privileged over employee well-being. As COVID-19 case numbers surge, we’re seeing the consequences

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The Mental Health Toll of a Pandemic Winter

November 20, 2020June 23, 2021 - by Gabrielle Drolet

There’s no blanket solution for the challenges of the cold dark season. But there are ways to make it more bearable

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