COVID-19: Adjusting to a new workplace in a time of uncertainty

(Updated 05/28/2020)

In just a span of a few days, our work lives have dramatically transformed, priorities have shifted, and our need for community has only grown stronger.

With the evolving COVID-19 situation, we are observing the impact it has on women as well as gaining insight on the benefits of remote work. As we adjust to this new norm and walk this bridge of uncertainty, we wanted to gather a list of resources for 100% Talent Compact signers by fellow 100% Talent Compact signers. Together, we will build resiliency in the workplace.

Resources for and by 100% Talent Compact Signers

Working Remotely / Managing Teams Remotely

• How We’re Staying Connected While Apart (CogoLabs)

• 3 Remote Working Mistakes Companies Make and How to Avoid Them (HubSpot)

• A Guide to Working From Home (HubSpot)

• Working from Home – Retaining Efficiency in a Trying Time (Bullhorn)

• 9 Tips for Working from Home During the Coronavirus Pandemic (The Castle Group)

• Planning & Communicating Company Policy Around COVID-19 (Compt)

• Coronavirus Resource Center - For Your Business and Employees (HUB International)

• Coronavirus Knowledge Center (Goodwin Procter)

• 5 Strategies for Managing Your Remote Workforce During the Coronavirus Outbreak (MassTLC)

• How CMOs should prepare for the Coronavirus (MassTLC)

• COVID-19 Guidance for Business Preparedness (MassTLC)

• How to Transition to Working from Home (She+ Geeks Out)

• The Response to Public Opinion About COVID-19 Can Make—or Break—Your Reputation (Reputation Institute)

• COVID-19: General FAQs for Employers (Webinar) - (Aim)

• Crisis Communications Goals and Recommendations (Harvard University)

• Seven Tips for Managing a Virtual Team for the First Time (Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce - City Awake)

• Leading inclusively during a crisis: 7 ways to make virtual meetings more inclusive (YW Boston)

Families with Children

• At Home Learning Resources (Boston Children’s Museum)

• Health and Safety Resources for Families (Bright Horizons)

• Coronavirus and Schools: Resources and General Guidance (Massachusetts Teachers Association)

Medical Information

• BCBS-MA Coronavirus website

• Boston Children’s Hospital Coronavirus Center

• Boston Medical Center Coronavirus Website

• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information (Dana Farber)

Get Involved

• Boston Resiliency Fund (City of Boston)

  • Thank you to 100% Talent Compact Lead Sponsors - Vertex, State Street, MassMutual, Partners Healthcare - for your contributions

• COVID-19 Respond Fund (The Boston Foundation)

• Greater Boston Food Bank

General Resources

• Resources for Nonprofits (Mass Nonprofit Network)

• Social Distancing Tips (Boston Magazine)

• Physically distant, yet socially connected: Building community amidst COVID-19 (YW Boston)

• COVID-19 Resource Page (Associated General Contractors of Mass)

• COVID-19: Insights and Solutions (Harvard University)

Stay Informed

While we are continuously grateful for our Compact signers’ partnership and dedication to our mission, we are especially grateful to them in this period of crisis for their wealth of knowledge and resources. Thank you for coming together and giving back to the community. If you have a resource you’d like to share, let us know by emailing us at team@thebwwc.org. In addition, please be sure to stay up to date on COVID-19 updates from the CDC, Boston.gov and Mass.gov.