COVID Biz Resources

04/24/2020

Master Question List for COVID-19
(caused by SARS-CoV-2)

During yesterday's Coronavirus Taskforce Meeting Bill Bryant, the Acting Homeland Security Under Secretary for Science and Technology shared information related to COVID-19 and their studies about the affect of heat and humidity on the virus. To view this information please find the link to the Master Question List for COVID-19 below.

This master question list quickly summarizes what is known, what additional information is needed, and who may be working to address such fundamental questions as, “What is the infectious dose?” and “How long does the virus persist in the environment?” per DHS.

You can also find out more information on OSHA standard for you business under our website tab OSHA/Labor. http://covidbizresources.com/

https://www.dhs.gov/publication/st-master-question-list-covid-19

DHS S&T developed the following “master question list” that quickly summarizes what is known, what additional information is needed, and who may be working to address such fundamental questions as, “What is the infectious dose?” and “How long does the virus persist in the environment?”

04/22/2020

As businesses are still trying to figure how to help their employees work from home, it's important to think about your cybersecurity protocols. This is a good time to rethink how to keep your employees informed, how to secure information and what ways to share information with your team on how to communicate and store information.

Whether creating or refining your remote work plan it's important to review your current policies and work with your technology team about what is working, what isn't working and your goals moving forward.

You can find more articles like the ones below on our Crisis Strategy page located under Useful Cyber Security Resources.
http://covidbizresources.com/

https://www.natlawreview.com/article/protecting-against-cybersecurity-threats-when-working-home

With the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), many organizations are requiring or permitting employees to work remotely.  This post is intended to remind employers and employees that in th

04/20/2020

It's Monday. It may not seem like it for some, as we navigate working from home. We now spend our weekends at home and our evenings at home, we are home for the most part of our 24/7.

Nevertheless, it is Monday and those of us who now manage a whole workforce that is working from there for the first time due to COVID-19, it can be difficult. Managing our time, those of our employees and at the same time keeping our morale up and everyone communicating.

For a little Monday morning motivation please find the article from Gallup below - Leading Remotely: What Managers Need to Keep Teams Engaged.

You can also find this article and others like it on our website under Crisis Strategy:

http://covidbizresources.com/

https://www.gallup.com/workplace/296528/leading-remotely-managers-need-keep-teams-engaged.aspx

Your managers are in the best position to minimize any negative effects of working from home, but they need your support.

04/19/2020

If you are looking for more information in regards to getting prepared to open your business here in the next days, weeks or months. Please find the links below for the CDC recommendations for Businesses/Employers and the link to Opening Up America Again from the White House.

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-small-business.html

https://www.whitehouse.gov/openingamerica/

President Trump has unveiled Guidelines for Opening Up America Again, a three-phased approach based on the advice of public health experts.

04/15/2020

When the country decides to slowly move from Mitigation to opening up businesses, your organization will need to look at your OSHA standards and practices. Some questions that come into mind are: What does your cleaning schedule looks like? What products do you use? Who will have access to cleaning products? Do you or will you hire professional cleaning and disinfecting companies?

Please look out our page below for guidelines from OSHA and their suggestions for your team.

http://covidbizresources.com/

In addition to cleaning practices, OSHA provides general tips for all workers and employers for control and prevention of COVID-19 as well as information as well as specific guidance for workers and employers involved select industries.

Questions:

What changes will your organization make for your employee handbooks in relation to these new OSHA best practices for COVID-19? What changes will you make to work schedules and practices? Will those changes vary by season (Fall,Winter,Spring,Summer) of best practices, expectations and processes? What will your process be for sick leave and PTO? These are just a few of the many questions to consider and answer as you maneuver through working while COVID changes our daily habits and work styles.

https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/




&Safety

Safety and Health Topics | COVID-19

04/14/2020

With these unprecedented times, it's important for businesses to take a moment to discover what their crisis strategy will be. In between making important decisions and taking actions, it's imperative to figure out what's next.

We found that Deloitte's Resilience Audio Series is a great resource for Actionable insights to help businesses respond and recover.

Deloitte Experts provide information and focus on the evolving COVID-19 crisis. Touching on topics ranging from supply chain disruptions and economic scenarios to remote working challenges and crisis response strategies.

For additional information on crisis strategy please view our page on crisis strategy and the many resources we have compiled for you.

http://covidbizresources.com/



Deloitte

https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/advisory/articles/resilient-special-series-podcast-on-covid19.html

In this special edition Resilient series, we shift our focus to the evolving COVID-19 crisis. From supply chain disruptions and economic scenarios to remote working challenges and crisis response strategies, these episodes feature actionable insights from leaders.

04/11/2020

Are you looking for more information when it comes to insurance coverage and COVID-19? We found the AHIP website to be the most comprehensive site about health insurance providers and what they are offering in the form of coverage, testing and treatment details.

What is AHIP?
AHIP is the national association whose members provide coverage and health‐related services.

Want to find out more? Here are some ways health insurance providers are taking action in the link below.

https://www.ahip.org/health-insurance-providers-respond-to-coronavirus-covid-19/



America's Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)

Health insurance providers are committed to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus strain COVID-19.

04/11/2020

If you missed the National Small Business town hall with Inc. & the U.S. Chamber of Commerce click the link below.

If you are a small business or sole proprietor, you can find out the information you need to know to navigate the programs that are available to you.



CO- by U.S. Chamber of Commerce Inc. Magazine. #1099

Inc. and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce team up for our virtual National Small Business Town Hall to help small business owners and sole proprietors alike navigate programs that are available to them.

04/10/2020

SHRM/CDC Webinar Today. Get the latest insight on the spread of the Coronavirus and its impact on employers and workers. Jay Butler, MD, deputy director for infectious diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), will provide government updates and advice on what to expect in the coming weeks. Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) CDC

Webcast: April 9 update on the COVID-19 Crisis from SHRM and t he Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

04/09/2020

Sequence Staffing Launches www.COVIDBizResources.com as an informational resource to businesses affected by COVID-19 (Coronavirus).