Korey Wise Is Providing Food For Harlem-Based Senior Citizens Amid COVID-19

Korey Wise, a member of the Exonerated Five whose story was portrayed in the Netflix series, When They See Us, has been committed to paying it forward. Now Wise is stepping up to help those in his community of Harlem who have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.

The community activist has teamed up with Councilman Bill Perkins, Harlem District Leader Keith Lilly, and a group of local teenagers to deliver food to over 100 elderly residents living at Harlem’s Schomburg Plaza where Wise grew up. The group of teenagers who participated in the deliveries volunteered after finishing their online school studies, which were also impacted by closures due to the coronavirus. They plan to help provide more meals for people who are food insecure through the nonprofit organization, Meals on Wheels.

Wise stresses how important it is for the community to rally around the seniors during this time of need. “I love being here,” Wise told PIX 11. “We have to go back to the essence anyway. Just give to them. Visit them.”

This act comes during a time where many community leaders are coming together to provide food for local residents. The COVID-19 outbreak has resulted in massive job lay-offs, which have caused the unemployment rate to soar to record numbers over the past few weeks. Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network has transformed its headquarters into a community kitchen to assist thousands with meals for low-income families, senior citizens, and re-entry program participants. Chef Marcus Samuelsson of the famous Red Rooster has also converted his space to service the local community. Wise hopes the act encourages others in the community to help each other during a difficult time.

“It’s a lesson of giving back,” he said. “Kids all over should take this as a guiding point to do things that are positive for our community.”

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Telecommuting Shows Its Advantages During Coronavirus Outbreak

The coronavirus outbreak is currently changing every aspect of life, however, work is continuing for many at home and its advantages are showing.

Everything from job interviews to daytime and late-night television shows has changed in recent weeks. However, telecommuting is showing that with widespread implementation, it could provide significant advantages.

According to Fast Company, the coronavirus is showing governments and countries that working from home can be the new standard.

“Coronavirus is going to expose more people to working remotely than ever,” said Greg Caplan, CEO of Remote Year, a company that helps businesses with working remotely. “Most people will see that it is very possible and start to grow accustomed to the benefits of [remote work], including autonomy, no commute, and less distractions than open offices. Companies that don’t allow remote work already are going to have to continue supporting it going forward, now that they have proven to themselves that it works.”

Some believe that telecommuting forces people to stay more connected to the teams and people they work with.

“Our individuals and managers make more conscious efforts to clarify roles, expectations, and to discuss progress with remote employees,” said Shanna Tellerman CEO of Modsy, an E-interior design company. “Our remote employees rank 5% higher than office employees when asked if they know what is expected of them at work. They also rank 5% above office employees when asked if they have had discussions with their managers about progress in the past six months.”

Many remote workers thrive on routine and discipline and as a result, will often complete work assignments faster than if they were in-office. Madeline Kelley, a global enterprise sales manager, told Fast Company she’s far more productive and effective as a remote worker “Because no one is around to hold you accountable, you have to be accountable for yourself.”

“I spend most of my days in my apartment—with my two dogs—on sales calls, replying to emails, and having internal video meetings. And I always manage to get everything done.” Kelley added.

Another advantage of telecommuting is the cost. Businesses across the world pay thousands in rent for office space. Meanwhile, mass transit or gas and food costs are just a few of the daily expenses for employees. Being able to save on office space is a great way for companies to save money while paying their workers more at the same time.

“Most companies spend 10 to 15% of revenue on rent. We use that savings to pay our employees above-market wages,” said Chris Neumann, who started his company, Cro Metrics, with a remote workforce in 2011. “We are providing really great jobs that team members would otherwise not have access to, and in return, we are able to attract the best talent from around the country.”

While the news is good for those who can work from home, for African Americans, the chances of working from home are lower than most races. Making things worse, is that low-wage workers are putting themselves at a greater risk for contracting the virus.

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Telecommuting Shows Its Advantages During Coronavirus Outbreak

The coronavirus outbreak is currently changing every aspect of life, however, work is continuing for many at home and its advantages are showing.

Everything from job interviews to daytime and late-night television shows has changed in recent weeks. However, telecommuting is showing that with widespread implementation, it could provide significant advantages.

According to Fast Company, the coronavirus is showing governments and countries that working from home can be the new standard.

“Coronavirus is going to expose more people to working remotely than ever,” said Greg Caplan, CEO of Remote Year, a company that helps businesses with working remotely. “Most people will see that it is very possible and start to grow accustomed to the benefits of [remote work], including autonomy, no commute, and less distractions than open offices. Companies that don’t allow remote work already are going to have to continue supporting it going forward, now that they have proven to themselves that it works.”

Some believe that telecommuting forces people to stay more connected to the teams and people they work with.

“Our individuals and managers make more conscious efforts to clarify roles, expectations, and to discuss progress with remote employees,” said Shanna Tellerman CEO of Modsy, an E-interior design company. “Our remote employees rank 5% higher than office employees when asked if they know what is expected of them at work. They also rank 5% above office employees when asked if they have had discussions with their managers about progress in the past six months.”

Many remote workers thrive on routine and discipline and as a result, will often complete work assignments faster than if they were in-office. Madeline Kelley, a global enterprise sales manager, told Fast Company she’s far more productive and effective as a remote worker “Because no one is around to hold you accountable, you have to be accountable for yourself.”

“I spend most of my days in my apartment—with my two dogs—on sales calls, replying to emails, and having internal video meetings. And I always manage to get everything done.” Kelley added.

Another advantage of telecommuting is the cost. Businesses across the world pay thousands in rent for office space. Meanwhile, mass transit or gas and food costs are just a few of the daily expenses for employees. Being able to save on office space is a great way for companies to save money while paying their workers more at the same time.

“Most companies spend 10 to 15% of revenue on rent. We use that savings to pay our employees above-market wages,” said Chris Neumann, who started his company, Cro Metrics, with a remote workforce in 2011. “We are providing really great jobs that team members would otherwise not have access to, and in return, we are able to attract the best talent from around the country.”

While the news is good for those who can work from home, for African Americans, the chances of working from home are lower than most races. Making things worse, is that low-wage workers are putting themselves at a greater risk for contracting the virus.

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