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simPRO Hub Provides COVID-19 Management Information

May 5, 2020

May 4, 2020 — simPRO Software Group reports it has been managing a COVID-19 Crisis Management Hub, with blogs, webinars and other resources to help field service businesses navigate the challenges presented by COVID-19.

The most recent information includes:

• Five Tips for Communicating with Staff During a Crisis
• Where to Find Financial Assistance for Your Small Business
• How to Keep Office Staff Engaged While Working from Home.

Two blogs that focus on mental health in the trades are:

TradeMutt & simPRO: Mental Health in the Trades
Starting a Conversation About Mental Health in the Trades.

TradeMutt is a social enterprise in Australia which works to bring awareness to depression and suicide among males working in the trades.

The "Starting a conversation" link is a blog written in partnership with TradeMutt, which addresses how trade contractors can help their colleagues start conversations about mental health in this industry. 

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