b'VIRTUAL WORKsupporting each other as a team, says Robin. We added a photo challengeThere are First Nations and had a riot posting photos, videos, adventures and antics, along with ourcommunities that dont daily steps on our chat group. It was exactly what we all needed to connecthave [decent Internet] and on a social level and to recharge body, mind and spirit. that poses a significant It also helps to remember that no onechallenge for local is facing the work-from-home revolu-tion alone. Organizations and theirworkers and businesses employees can benefit from reaching out to their peers, other communitiesthat dont have access to and Indigenous employers to learn how they are adapting. Above all, says Drouin,their regular place of work right nowTry to stay strong and realize youre not alone. Its important that you look afterPhilippe Landry, Cisco Systemsyourself and stay healthy throughout the whole thing.Virtualworkmayhavebeeninsti-gated by the pandemic, but the trendemployers see that their remote workersallowing for more in-person contact isnt set to fade away once COVID iscan still get work done, its hard to gowould likely benefit all stakeholders. conquered. Now that they have expe- back from virtual work, says Landry. As Landry explains, You still need that rienced the cost-saving and employee- in-person element. Theres a magic that retention benefits, some businesses areAs such, its to everyones benefit to fine- happens when people are in the same expected to continue with the remote- tune the model so it works optimallyworkspace; we crave that interaction. work model. Once [employees] get thatfor employer and employee alike. InThats why there is value in finding the taste of freedom and flexibility, and oncethis regard, a more balanced approachright balance moving forward.A GUIDETO GREEN JOBS INCANADAVOICES OF INDIGENOUS PROFESSIONALS56A CCAB PUBLICATION2021'