Today, on the Daily Grind, Bill Yanek, Connex CEO, shared how Connexfm.com and the new pandemic resources center is keeping members up to date with relevant COVID-19 industry news, employment opportunities and tools that are rolling out during the current crisis.
Yanek began with a quick update, “First and foremost if you want to know anything regarding COVID-19 and how it effects the FM industry, how its effecting Connex events, and what is or is not happening – it’s all at www.connexfm.com,” said Yanek.
“Recently our homepage underwent a facelift, that makes finding this information very easy and straightforward. Current and previous episodes of the Daily Grind can be found there as well. So be sure to visit often for up-to-date pandemic and industry news and resources.”
The second resource Yanek highlighted was the Connex Career Connexion. The Covid-19 crisis has hit employment in the FM industry particularly hard. “We’re currently upgrading the entire Career Connexion experience to make it easier for both employers seeking employees and those searching for jobs.
“Previously the Career Center was simply a posting board for retail FM and supplier jobs. We’re now working on designated Connex staff providing assistance to make posting jobs and resumes as easy as possible.”
“We’re also paying close attention to the C.A.R.E.S. act recently passed by Congress and signed by the President. Obviously, this Act effects the economy and various sections of the FM community. We’re providing FM related information and links at connexfm.com under the Covid-19 updates section. So be sure to check back often to stay informed.”
“One final warning everyone needs to know about. There has been an alert issued by US Homeland Security regarding various phishing attacks related to the C.A.R.E.S. act loan application process.
These phishing attacks are delivered via spam email, phone calls, texts, etc. If you have questions regarding communications you may have received about applying for financial assistance, be sure to contact the lender of your choice first to verify the request before providing critical information.
“On a final note. One week from today would have marked the beginning of our annual national event: Connex 2020. That obviously didn’t happen. However, soon you will receive information about our new virtual conference scheduled for Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday – April 20- 22. The virtual conference will feature select presenters from those who were going to present at the original CONNEX2020 conference. This virtual conference will enable our FM partners to practice social distancing while still connecting with each other and learning from industry leaders,” concluded Yanek.
