An internship in Portugal - Ruby’s Erasmus+ Programme experience during Covid-19

Ruby Hawliczek is a Master in International Sustainability Management student in her second year. For her internship, which is a mandatory part of her programme, she relocated to Lisbon, Portugal for 3 months. The internship was supported by the Erasmus+ Programme, which offers funding for internships abroad. We talked to Ruby and asked her about her experience with living and working abroad.
 

Freedom & vulnerability: How people develop new skills in an unexpected work environment  

During the health emergency brought on by Covid-19, we can observe unexpected practices and behaviours within organizations. The multiple obstacles people are facing to get their job done from home (e.g. physical distance, technological equipment, attention span, support to the community and family members, etc.) are forcing them to reinvent work activities significantly. In-depth reflection is needed to outline the managerial implications and key drivers of this phenomenon.