How we're moving forward during COVID-19.
And the resources that will help you transition to a remote work environment.
Dear entrepreneurship@UBC Community,
The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak continues to cause concern both within Canada and across the world. entrepreneurship@UBC is following the leadership of the university and the advice of the BC Centre for Disease Control on our planned response.
entrepreneurship@UBC continues to operate on a “business-as-usual” basis, continuing programs and hosting ventures. We encourage you to continue to monitor the updates provided by the university on UBC’s Campus Notifications page and the resources below:
Resources from UBC:
Resources from authorities:
Next steps:
Our ecosystem of entrepreneurs, mentors, students, faculty, staff and alumni are our priority and we are building a continuity plan to ensure the right measures are being taken for the safety of our community.
In the meantime, we’ve compiled a list of resources to help equip you with the best tips and plans of action moving forward through this challenging time. Take a look, below.
5 resources for staying healthy and happy.
In no particular order...
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The 5 simple steps you should be following to keep your hands clean: Hand Hygiene sources from IPAC Canada.
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How to stay emotionally happy during the Coronavirus...Psychology Today’s proven techniques from embracing best health practices and self care tips.
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A list within a list: Coronavirus anxiety - helpful tips and resources including news and expert advice from WHO and the CDC.
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From UBC Food Services, get the 8 tips for healthy eats and a happy wallet to help you stay on it even in times of concern.
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How to self isolate at home and when to seek medical care: CBC’s guide to self isolation.
So you are working from home...
How to remain productive while working remotely
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Check out Product Hunt’s best apps to work wherever you are in the world. With 20+ options, you are bound to find the app that works for you.
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Working as part of a team? Look into Slack’s consult offering on how to set up your team for remote work.
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Peruse Nextiva’s 25 working from home tips ranging from avoiding “work creep” to setting concrete break times.
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Get yourself set up with the best real time communications tools to stay up to date and connected with your colleagues here.
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Slack, Asana, Airtable, Loom and Zoom all offer free or (extremely) discounted group work and collaboration products. Look into their links to see if they work for you!
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