COVID-19 Resources & Content (Ongoing)

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We’ve put together a collection of resources, updates, and articles you can reference as you work through transitions in result of COVID-19. We will continue to update this document as content becomes available, so check back often!

Updated: 3/31/2020

• General Information
• Business Resources
• Collaboration & Productivity
• Remote Work
• Security
• Business Continuity
• Leadership
• Other Resources

General Information: 

• CDC Site
• WHO Site
• OHSA: Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19

Business Resources: 

• COVID-19 Resources & Updates from Worksighted
• West Coast Chamber COVID-19 Toolkit
• Grand Rapids Chamber COVID-19 Toolkit 
• Detroit Chamber Toolkit
• SBAM Resources 
• Michigan Manufacturing Association Resources
• Leading Age Michigan Resources 
• Healthcare Association of Michigan Resources 
• Association of Builders & Contractors Updates
• HR Collab: Business Continuity

Collaboration & Productivity: 

Microsoft Teams Resources

• [Free Trial] Microsoft Office 365 E1 trials extended to 6 months
• [Download] The Teams Customer Success Kit provides tools to help you roll out Teams in your organization. 
• [Flipbook] Check out the Teams adoption flipbook, an online guide that will help you roll out Teams in your company.
• [Video] Top 3 reasons to switch to Microsoft Teams!
• [Video] Microsoft Autocomplete Challenge 
• [Webinar] Become a Microsoft Teams Superhero
• [Webinar] Office 365 Productivity Updates for 2020
• [Blog] 4 Reasons Why Microsoft Teams is the Best Collaboration Software
• [Blog] Microsoft Teams Updates(ongoing)

Other Collaboration Resources

• Cisco WebEx free version with toll-free call-in options for 90 days.
• Google Hangouts for existing Google G-Suite business and educations customers
• Livestorm – Meet Premium conferencing for free
• Zoom free version

Remote Work:

• [Blog] 4 Essentials for Remote Work in 2020
• [Blog] 5 Tips for Working Remotely and Staying Productive
• [Blog] Microsoft Teams vs. Zoom
• [Blog] How to Set Up Your Remote Workspace
• [Blog] Calling Without Compromise When Working From Home

Security: 

• [Checklist] Remote security checklist 
• [Blog] FBI Issues Cybersecurity Alert Related to Pandemic
• [Blog] How Businesses Can Work Securely From Home
• [Video] Critical Considerations To Improve Your Remote Employee Security During The COVID-19 Pandemic
• [Blog] Phishing Attempts on the Rise During COVID-19

Business Continuity: 

• [Blog] COVID-19 Business Continuity Plan: 5 Ways to Reshape
• [Checklist] COVID-19 Business Planning Checklist
• [Blog] Business Continuity Plans and COVID-19: How to Prepare

Leadership: 

• [Blog] A Guide to Managing Your (Newly) Remote Workers
• [Blog] COVID-19 Has My Teams Working Remotely: A Guide for Leaders
• [Blog] A CEO Cheatsheet For Business Strategy After COVID-19
• [Blog] COVID-19: What Employees Need From Leaders Right Now