Gov. Charlie Baker announced an extension to the stay-at-home advisory until May 4 and ordered the temporary closure of all non-essential businesses. At this point in the coronavirus pandemic, any semblance of a routine is out the window for most.
These products and services, all offered by local companies, have quickly adapted to the drastic changes that we have all had to make during this difficult and uncertain time. Here's a roundup of just a few of the many products and services that can make remote life a little easier.
NWN
Waltham-based tech-enabled service provider NWN announced that it will offer remote working solutions tailored to helping companies through this difficult time. These services will allow organizations to scale existing remote working plans, hold and record meetings, easily share content and secure information using multi-factor authentication software.
RemoteHQ
RemoteHQ will offer its remote working service for free to new users until June 1. This service enables file sharing, video conferencing, co-browsing and joint note-taking, among other features. The service allows team members to collaborate and recreate an office or classroom setting at home.
meQuilibrium
This local company is offering "resilience resources" to help individuals, employers and HR leaders navigate this difficult time. meQuilibrium has posted free tipsheets with titles like "How to Help a Colleague in Distress," and "Stop the Spread of Coronavirus Anxiety," and its paid service coaches company leaders to build resilience and empower employees.
Think Board
Think Board, a company born out of a Babson College dorm room in 2014, offers affordable peel-and-stick whiteboards that are fully removable and easy to rearrange. The startup's discounted "work from home bundle" offers a whiteboard calendar, dry erase marker, eraser cloth, Think Board large, and Think Board X small, which is scannable and allows you to transfer your notes into the cloud. The company is also offering bulk deals for companies and schools who will be working remote for an extended period.
Down Under Yoga
After closing its doors in Brookline, Newton and Cambridge, Down Under Yoga will now offer online classes through Zoom. The studio has an online streaming schedule with classes held throughout the day, and customers can pay to sign up for any number of classes.
Wishroute
Wishroute, a text-based personal accountability service for wellness, launched a new program entitled "Staying Mindful, Moving, and Motivated at Home." Wishroute's traditional service works with local gyms and services to provide wellness coaching. The new program will focus on maintaining wellness routines whilst practicing social distancing and utilizing online content.
