Dear Colleagues,
Dear Friends,
We are going through a period that now calls on, now more than ever, our collective intelligence and resilience. The vital forces in all sectors of activity are mobilizing their efforts, talents and resources to come up with novel solutions to complex, ever-changing problems.
Things are moving at a hectic pace.
As Patrick Lagacé elegantly noted in a recent article, "We're building the airplane as it flies through the air"[1]. A situation that prevails in the morning is quite different by evening, and everyone must adapt – personally, at work, at home, at all levels of society.
In all this uncertainty we are also witnessing the birth of an incredible movement of mutual aid and support at every level, including in the world of business. Free webinars, sharing critical information, creating platforms for cooperation, pro bono online consulting services – something to be very proud of. Quebec Inc. is not focusing on performance, but on altruism, compassion and helping others.
BOMA Quebec intends to contribute to that movement and to support you as best as possible throughout this crisis. We have received many questions from our members in recent days. Many of you have conveyed your concerns. That is why our full-time staff and the executive committee are urgently working on a free webinar available exclusively to members of the Association. It will focus on the various issues we must all face in the current context.
Five experts from our industry will meet on April 1 to respond to your questions on matters such as maintenance operations, collecting rent, managing human resources, security, risk management, etc. Now's the time to submit your questions online. You can also ask questions directly during the webinar. To register, click here.
How can we help you?
Let us know what you need and will be needing in the days and weeks to come.
Other similar initiatives will also be organized.
We wish to congratulate and support building managers responsible for building safety and security, many of whom are constantly on call during this pandemic.
Our sincere thanks also to their support teams and maintenance staff, as well as building security and technical maintenance personnel, who are ensuring operational continuity of private and public buildings all across the province. Your work is essential and greatly appreciated.
Here are a few helpful links. Please send them on to others in your network.
- BOMA Canada Pandemic Guide.
- A series of new free webinars available between March 30 and April 9! COVID-19 and Workplace Health and Safety (Conseil patronal SST).
- COVID-19 – Useful Information for Employers – updated daily (Conseils du Patronat du Québec).
- Summary of Government Measures.
The entire BOMA Quebec community is facing this challenge.
If we work together everything is possible, even at a distance.
Things will work out.
Take care of yourselves.
Bruno Turcotte
President
#Strongtogether #TeamBOMAQc #Itwillbealright
[1]On construit l’avion pendant qu’il vole, Patrice Lagacé, La Presse, Friday, March 27, 2020.