Work Anywhere Tools and resources for working remotely

As we work to remain operational during this evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) response, here are some key strategies, tools and employee benefits to help you make the shift to working remotely.

We must be nimble, flexible and think in innovative ways to meet the needs of everyone in our campus community. To continue the education, research, health and service missions of this indispensable institution, we will use technology, teamwork and self-care strategies.

Visit the FAQ Page for more information from the University.

Connect with your colleagues now

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Microsoft Teams

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Zoom

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More tools for staying connected

Collaborate and continue to work together

Office 365 has several online applications you can use.

Office 365

Outlook email, Word, Excel and PowerPoint in a sharable format where you can edit simultaneously.

You can use OneDrive to store and share any file.

OneDrive

Cloud-based storage tool to upload, save and share documents with your team.

A virtual private network (VPN) client can be used to connect to UK's network securely.

VPN

Use the University's virtual private network (VPN) when working with potentially sensitive data.

Stay well

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Health care services

Prescription delivery and telehealth options for medical care and mental health care. Some have a $0 co-pay!

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Mental health

Five free telehealth therapy sessions per year for you and your family.

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Financial health

The complete guide to personal finance during the COVID-19 pandemic from Enrich, a free tool for UK employees.

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Ergonomics

Tips about everything from location to equipment to posture to keep you comfortable.

Lunch at home while working

Health and wellness

Free support from specialists to help with nutrition, exercise, quitting tobacco and overall well-being.

How are you doing?

We'd like to know so we can best support you in our ongoing communications and collective effort to put your health and well-being first.