10 Companies Supported Others during COVID-19 Crisis

Overview

COVID-19 crisis has changed the whole world in a quick time. It is the responsibility of every individual to follow safety precautions and help others whatever they can. Along with individuals, it is also the ethical duty of every company throughout the world to take the necessary steps and provide their services accordingly to support others. Many companies changed their purpose, pricing, and services in the short term to support others during the COVID-19 crisis.

10 Companies Facilitating Humans to Fight against COVID-19

Companies that helped others in different ways during this tragic period and are continuing to serve humanity are as follows:

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1. Google

Google established a fund to enable all staff to take paid sick leave during the COVID-19 crisis globally either if they have symptoms or can’t come into work as they are quarantined. Additionally, they have made their Hangouts Meet and video conferencing services available for all customers until the start of July 2020.

2. Loom

Loom is an effective video-sharing and recording service. It has done a great job by making Loom Pro free for students and teachers at K-12 schools, educational institutions, and universities. Additionally, they have reduced the Loom Pro fee by up to 50% and detached the video-recording limit on free plans.

3. The Barbara Bush Foundation

The Barbara Bush Foundation has produced high-quality online resources in the shape of a toolkit. These resources are very helpful for parents anywhere and anytime to navigate a wide range of available options.

4. LinkedIn

LinkedIn is also participating positively during the COVID-19 crisis by opening around 16 learning courses free of cost. These are great courses providing tips to everyone on how to build relationships when you are not face-to-face, stay productive during this period, happily balance work as well as the family dynamics, and use virtual meeting tools.

5. Adobe

Adobe is another well-known company providing its services to face the COVID-19 crisis. It provides the ability to request AT HOME access to their educators and students temporarily. This service or offer is being granted globally through May 31, 2020, without any additional cost, which is great!

6. Amazon

Amazon is not letting itself behind to support people during this crisis period. To deal with the current situation, Amazon is not only hiring 100,000 more workers but also giving raises to the already serving staff. It has announced that unlimited paid sick leave will be offered over the next month to those who test positive for the coronavirus. Amazon has created a $25M fund to help its seasonal workers and delivery drivers deal with coronavirus. Additionally, Amazon has created a fund of $5M to help small businesses in Seattle that are affected.

7. Disney

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Disney has closed its cruises and parks. The well-known company promised that it will not let down its employees during the closure and will pay all the employees. Additionally, it will refund everyone who had planned to visit.

8. Chef José Andrés of LA

Chef José Andrés of LA did a great job supporting people in the USA. To feed cruise ship guests quarantined from the outbreak, they set up shop in California earlier this month. Additionally, Andrés announced that he will transform 8 of his restaurants in Washington, DC, and New York into community kitchens. These kitchens will serve those who are under attack or struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic.

9. Uber

Uber supported its employees by announcing that it will provide 14 days of sick pay to delivery workers and drivers. Independent contractors who have not previously spent leave will also be considered. Additionally, this offer is available for those who are required to be isolated or are sick with the coronavirus.

10.HubSpot

The marketing and sales CRM service — HubSpot has greatly reduced its starter growth suite prices during the COVID-19 crisis. The normal suite price was $112 that is reduced to only $50 now for the next 1 year. Additionally, Hubspot is offering its paid Quotes, Video tools, E-Sign, and Meetings functionality available free of cost for the next 3 months starting from the activation.

Final Words

All the companies mentioned in this article are big and well-known throughout the world. As this is a global problem, these big names along with many other companies are inspiring everyone. They are showing us how you can help people attached to your business or living in your community.

Helping others by providing your services in the best possible way is one of the greatest ways to remove worries and anxiety from the minds of the people around you. This is what all these great companies are doing. Look around and figure out who needs your help to sustain life. Yes, you can also stand out and become a leader during the COVID-19 crisis like these big companies are doing to support others during this difficult period.