2020 Hometown Heroes

Page 84 2020 Hometown HEROES Magazine LINCOLN DAILY NEWS May 14, 2020 one. All my meetings are online through Skype for Business.” To stay engaged with her team, Hassebrock has been using both group texts and internal social networking tools. With working downstairs instead of having the 35-minute commute, Hassebrock does not have to get up so early either. During Spirit Week, Hassebrock said they have been posting pictures of their new desk, new “coworkers” [often children and pets], what foods we’re eating, crazy hair day and pajama day. Hassebrock enjoys seeing “how everyone is working through this while still serving our customers.” Hassebrock’s son is also at home right now. She said, “Luckily, my son is 11 and self-sufficient and respectful when I’m on a call for work. He has kept busy with packets from his teacher, FaceTiming with his friends, Zoom meetings with his teachers and classmates, readings and video games.” One of Hassebrock’s biggest concerns is how the animals will adjust once they are not home all day every day. Otherwise, Hassebrock has been adapting well to this new norm. [Angela Reiners]