Now is a perfect time to network with people. Keep in mind, that right now the majority of the workforce is back working – and most of them are working remotely.
If people are working remotely, they most likely have more flexibility in their schedule to talk with people. And because they don’t need to worry about their boss or co-worker listening in. The Coronavirus also is a great excuse to reach out to people you haven’t talked with to see how they are doing. If you discover they are out of work, then you can share your resources and perhaps team up as accountability partners. Don’t assume that people are too busy, overwhelmed, unemployed, or don’t want to talk with you. You may find exactly the opposite.
So who should you network with: