Tips for Overcoming “Zoom Fatigue” & Coping with Online Meetings
June 8, 2020technology solutions, adapting to change, working from home, remote work, project management tools, using Zoom, online collaboration tools, tips for working from home
There have been lots of articles recently about the exhaustion many of us are experiencing from having to be in back to back online meetings and why using video conferencing tools like Zoom or Google Meet can be extremely tiring. They don’t have to be, though. Here are some ways to manage that fatigue and get the most out of your online meetings, based on our experience as a fully...
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Securing Confidential Data While Working From Home
May 27, 2020technology solutions, helping employees, working from home, remote work, tips for working from home, working with confidential data, data security, privacy and security
Whether you’re in the office or working from home, you need to be careful about information privacy and data security and follow basic computer security protocol. It starts with developing good habits, so we’ve put together some tips on how to make sure you can work securely and safely with confidential data. Paying Attention to Data Security With many of us now working from home, it...
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Mental Health Week 2020: Taking Care of Yourself While Working from Home
May 4, 2020adapting to change, working from home, remote work, using Slack, tips for working from home, Mental Health Week, mental health support
This week, May 4 -10 2020, doesn’t just include Star Wars Day and Cinco de Mayo; it’s also the Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) annual Mental Health Week. The theme this year is “social connection” and during this week, the CMHA is encouraging people to #GetReal about how they feel. Looking after your mental health and reaching out is very important when working remotely,...
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Free Beginner’s Guide to Remote Work eLearning Course
April 15, 2020helping employees, adapting to change, working from home, remote work, tips for working from home, business benefits of remote work, free elearning course
A lot of people are struggling with working remotely as they adjust to the current pandemic. That’s why we’ve pooled our experience and knowledge as a 100 percent remote company to build a FREE elearning course to help anyone trying to work from home for the first time.
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Top 5 Essential Tools for Remote Work
March 26, 2020technology solutions, adapting to change, working from home, remote work, best videoconferencing tools, best meeting schedulers, project management tools, using Asana, using Slack, using Zoom, using whiteboarding tools, online collaboration tools, tips for working from home, best time tracking apps, discovery sessions
Everyone is scrambling to get set up to work from home. There are some essential tools that can help you make this process easier. We’ve broken down the top 5 tools and apps we think you might need, including what we use at our 100% remote company, as well as alternatives and some bonus tools. The Top Five Tool Types
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Quick Tips for Mastering Remote Work
March 18, 2020working from home, remote work, best videoconferencing tools, best meeting schedulers, project management tools, using Asana, using Slack, using Zoom, using whiteboarding tools, online collaboration tools, tips for working from home, best time tracking apps
As many of us start to adjust to having to work from home, it can be hard to know where to start to ensure the most efficient, least stressful set up that helps you stay on track with your deliverables. We’re a 100% remote company, so we’ve got tried and tested methods and tools for getting the most out of your work day, while still remaining flexible to any changes or challenges that...
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