Dear colleagues,

Who could have guessed that hygiene concepts and social distancing would define our daily routines this year? I certainly didn’t. But there is no question that the coronavirus crisis has changed our lives.

Within just a few weeks, GF made some giant steps toward digitalization. And a rethink was required at Globe, too, as we adapted to our new reality. This special issue will be published exclusively online, featuring a new look and lots of videos.

Our research for this issue made one thing clear: GF is facing a wide range of challenges due to the coronavirus crisis. Three colleagues from Italy, China, and the US share their personal stories of how the pandemic is shaping their everyday lives and the ways they are tackling it. Their stories are representative of the experiences of all GF employees worldwide, who are discovering new opportunities and doing a great job even amid the crisis.

On behalf of the Globe editorial team, I hope you enjoy reading and clicking through this issue! We’re looking forward to your feedback on this special issue of Globe: globe@georgfischer.com.

Lena Koehnen
Globe Project Manager