Setting up a virtual office tips and tools for extended remote working
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The document provides tips and tools for setting up a virtual office during extended remote working, including recommendations for communication apps, file sharing systems, and productivity techniques. It also discusses the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), which mandates paid sick leave or expanded family leave for certain employees due to COVID-19. Additional resources and contacts for further information are provided.
Setting up a virtual office tips and tools for extended remote working
- 1. Setting up a virtual office Tips and tools for extended remote working
- 2. Remote working tools ◎ Team chat/video apps (e.g. Slack, Skype) ◎ Video conferencing/screen sharing tool (e.g. Zoom, Google Hangouts) ◎ Internet troubleshooting guide (Reminder: Restart internet/computer for better speed) ◎ Secure password sharing (e.g. 1Password) ◎ Break/task switch reminder (e.g. Tomato One) ◎ File sharing system (e.g. Google Docs, Dropbox) ◎ Noise reduction (e.g. headphones, noise cancellation app like Krisp) ◎ Tools to automate workflows/communication (e.g. Zapier)
- 3. Remote working processes/techniques ◎ Agile project management: Break up projects into iterative steps ◎ Team “Stand ups”: Daily or weekly meetings kept to comfortable standing time ◎ Pomodoro technique: Work in intervals of 25 min (“pomodoros”) ◎ Learn how to “digitally declutter” ◎ Do the hardest tasks first ◎ Use video calls (cameras on) for more effective communication ◎ Know when to start/stop to avoid burnout: Schedule your day around peak productivity times
- 4. Understanding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) FFCRA makes significant changes to Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) for businesses and employees in 2020. FFCRA requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. Visit the below links for more info: ◎ Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave Rights ◎ Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employer Paid Leave Requirements
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