One day in JYSK during corona (January 2021)

Date: 18/01/2021

Author: Martin Fyn Aamand, Head of Communications & PR

With many closed stores in several countries, the workday looks quite different to normal times before the coronavirus pandemic.

We asked some of our colleagues to send us a photo of what their workday looks like right now. As you can see below, many have to adapt to new and unusual circumstances.

Germany

Poland

Dorota new — In Gdansk, working in the stores means a lot of disinfection. Here, Sales Assistant Dorota is disinfecting the desk to keep both customers and colleagues safe.

Bulgaria

Slovenia

Romania

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