Personal and Professional Tips and Resources: COVID-19

In response to the fast-changing dynamics of the world and how we interact with each other, we have compiled a list of wellness resources to help you navigate today’s “new normal.” Included below are links to key tools and strategies for your professional and personal well-being in light of COVID-19.

Resources for Managers

9 Ways To Reassure And Re-Engage Your Team (Source: Forbes)

As a leader, how should you communicate during times of heightened sensitivity related to the coronavirus and COVID-19? Transparency is key to building trust, but how much is too much and what should you know about the nature of the communication that works best? Here are nine tips for your consideration.

Managing Virtual Teams (Source: LinkedIn Learning)

What to do about internships in light of the COVID-19 pandemic? (Source: The Center for Research on College-Workforce Transitions, UW-Madison)

Resources for Working Professionals

Webinar: Best Practices for Working Remotely (Source: LinkedIn Learning)

Are you new to working from home? This transition in routine can be a tough one and if you don't plan for it, you may find yourself not being as productive. Take a look at this amazing webinar from LinkedIn Learning all about best practices for working remotely!

Grow with Google - trainings and certifications on Google products

Webinar: Time Management: Working from home (Source: LinkedIn Learning)

Lime Connect Resource Guide for Employees with Disabilities: COVID-19 | [Download in French] - things to consider as you work from home, with specific references, best practices and resources (Note: Depending on your browser, you may need to "right click" to open a link in a new window, or use the back arrow to return to the resource guide. If you download the PDF, you should be able to open multiple windows.)

Download file Lime Connect Tips for Disclosure: COVID-19 | [Download in French] - whether, when and how to disclose a disability, with specifics related to working from home

Resources for Current Students

Udacity courses - various interview prep modules

Google Students YouTube - tons of trainings, Q&As, etc

Grow with Google - trainings and certifications on Google products

Lime Connect Resource Guide for Employees with Disabilities: COVID-19 | [Download in French] - things to consider as you work from home in an internship or co-op, with specific references, best practices and resources (Note: Depending on your browser, you may need to "right click" to open a link in a new window, or use the back arrow to return to the resource guide. If you download the PDF, you should be able to open multiple windows.)

Lime Connect Tips for Disclosure: COVID-19 | [Download in French] - whether, when and how to disclose a disability, with specifics related to working from home while interning or during a co-op

Disability-specific Resources

Taking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty (Source: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention)

It’s important to note that we are not helpless in light of current news events. We can always choose our response. If you are struggling, here are some things you can do to take care of your mental health in the face of uncertainty

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Resources

Mental Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic (Source: The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH))

General Resources

The Science of Well-Being (Source: Yale via Coursera)

Free 2-week MOOC from Yale designed to teach you how to build healthy habits and increase your happiness

Free Virtual Vinyasa Yoga and Meditation Videos (Source: Lululemon)

Free Abstract Collage Creations course (Source: Laura Horn Art)

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Recorded Webinars

Mental health: Strategies for compassion and self-care

Matt Kudish in Blue Sweater The approaching holidays, coupled with the uncertainty associated with the COVID-19 global health crisis, challenges everyone's ability to cope. As the coronavirus pandemic affects numerous facets of our society, it also impacts each of us in different ways and can take a toll on our individual wellness and mental health.

Watch the replay of our recent session with National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City (NAMI-NYC) Executive Director, Matt Kudish, for an impactful learning experience where we discuss our current situation and its lasting effects on our mental wellness.

Click here to watch the replay video!

Managing anxiety and your mental health during COVID-19

Katherine Switz, founder and executive director of The Stability Network and Lime Connect Special Advisor, shares her personal experience and key strategies for coping in times of crisis drawn from her network of more than 200 professionals who live and work with mental health conditions. In an interview format, we explore practical ways that you can better manage anxiety and your mental health in general during this uncertain time.

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How to adjust your Career Development and Job Search During the Coronavirus

While we are all staying safe at home, it's a good time to reflect on our career development - whether we are currently job searching or not. When is the last time you've asked yourself "How am I being perceived at work?", or "How am I being perceived when interacting with employers and my network?".

In this recorded webinar, Robyn Behlke, Career Consultant for MBA students at the Rotman School of Management - University of Toronto, and long-time Lime Connect partner, takes you through a course on personal branding and networking best practices for our new virtual world, and steps to stay motivated in your job search process.

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If you're a corporate partner, and seeking our partner resources for supporting employees with disabilities during COVID-19, please contact us for access.