Here are a few things ValueMomentum Associates can do in order to be safe during the COVID-19 Outbreak:
Stay Home
Staying at home and avoiding social gatherings (e.g. social distancing) is a necessary community-wide initiative required to prevent the virus from spreading.
Social distancing means:
- NOT meeting friends casually, even in small groups
- NOT attending social events (e.g. marriages, birthdays, get-togethers)
- NOT visiting areas with large groups of people (e.g. shopping malls, movie theatres, restaurants, etc.)
Avoid Traveling
With COVID-19 spreading rapidly, we must limit all our travel and take every precaution.
For Associates, “avoiding travel” means:
- Avoiding travel in any form, including domestic & international, and long- & short- distance (e.g. airplane, bus, train, etc.)
- Avoiding mass transit and using a personal vehicle when possible
- Avoiding crowded places, (e.g. places of worship, playgrounds) even if accessed via personal vehicle
- Staying clear of cities and locations that are experiencing community spread
Be Responsible
If you or a member of your household start experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, don’t panic, but act responsibly. This is especially important if you have family members or community members who are elderly and/or immunocompromised.
If you or someone close to you suspects possible exposure and/or infection:
Stay Vigilant
We are working with sensitive data and our Clients’ confidential information.
To protect this data, exercise vigilance at all times by:
- Securing a quiet space to take business calls
- Avoiding work in public spaces like coffee shops or libraries where you may get infected by the virus or compromise the security of our data & networks
- Locking your computer when you are not working to protect data privacy
- Being careful to not show your screen to people around you; if you have received a privacy guard for your screen, please use it diligently.
Be Prepared
In the spirit of social distancing, make all necessary preparations for extensive self-isolation. This includes reducing your exposure by minimizing shopping trips.
Before going shopping, make preparations by:
- Identifying necessary supplies (e.g. medicine, first aid supplies, food and other household supplies)
- Buying more than normally needed, without hoarding
- Identifying your computing needs (e.g. power adapters, headsets, wires, etc.)