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Working from home — things I've bought | I'd Rather Be Writing

Now that most of us are working from home, I thought I might write a post about things I’ve bought in an effort to be more comfortable and productive in wfh mode.

#ESNChat: #SuddenlyRemote: What does it mean for ESNs? - Wakelet

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5 Tips to Win at Working Remotely | Inc.com

Working from home can work. Here's how.

Managing Teams Who Are Suddenly Remote - The Community Roundtable

For managers who work primarily in an office with their teams, there are some real challenges to moving work online, especially as it relates to working together including creating a positive work culture, resolving conflicts, and ensuring their team members are productive and engaged.

Working in a coronavirus world: Strategies and tools for staying productive | ZDNet

The trend of working from afar is experiencing a major boost as businesses shift to digital channels and more people avoid physical gatherings. Here are key approaches and tools to get the most from remote work.

Josh Constine on Twitter: "Develop a ritual for ending your work-from-home day. Something nice, easy, that tells you you’re done. Otherwise you’ll feel guilty every night" / Twitter

Josh Constine on Twitter: "Develop a ritual for ending your work-from-home day. Something nice, easy, that tells you you’re done. Otherwise you’ll feel guilty every night" / Twitter

Remote Working – 3 Year Retrospective – blog.jonliv.es

A number of people have recently written about remote & distributed teams (including my friend and colleague Avleen), some of them advocating the benefits of a remote-friendly and distributed c…

Building trust while working remotely | The Engine Room

At the core of feeling good as individuals and as a team is trust. Here are some things that can go a long way towards building trust remotely.

Jeff Morris Jr. on Twitter: "I love distributed work. But some things might never be solved: 1. Whiteboard sessions. The energy of “being in the room” isn’t the same on Zoom. 2. Emotions in meetings. When everyone’s on mute, moods are hard to track. 3. Serendipity. Hallway conversations that spark magic." / Twitter

Jeff Morris Jr. on Twitter: "I love distributed work. But some things might never be solved: 1. Whiteboard sessions. The energy of “being in the room” isn’t the same on Zoom. 2. Emotions in meetings. When everyone’s on mute, moods are hard to track. 3. Serendipity. Hallway conversations that spark magic." / Twitter

The Ultimate Guide to Remote Work

The Ultimate Guide to Remote Work

How To Setup Your Remote Working Routine for Leaders - Marcus Wermuth

In this post I wanted give some pointers on how to avoid overworking and disconnecting from work. It is important, as a leader in remote teams, that you act as a role model to others. Create distance between work and free-time, setup your office and routines to make it work best for you.

Episode 2 working from home | A Minute on the Mic

Here’s the second episode of A Minute on the Mic! Our question this round is “How do you work from home safely, successfully, and …

Benedikt Lehnert – OMG I’m working remotely, now what?!

Benedikt Lehnert

When To Slack And When To Hold Back: Tips For Better Team Communication

Remote teams have to make extra considerations in order for the human side of digital communication to come through. Here are some tips to keep in mind.

CMXSummit2019-JenSableLopez-GlobalCommunitySuccess

Check out the highlights from Jen Sable Lopez' talk at CMX Summit 2019: Setting up Your Distributed (Global) Community Team for Success!

Remote-work resources | GitLab

Code, test & deploy with GitLab. Everyone can contribute!

#ESNchat 3/12/2020: Suddenly Remote, what does it mean for #ESNs? - Wakelet

Q1. We’re #suddenlyRemote. How are companies around the world responding? Q2. What are the wider implications for the #digitalworkplace now we’re #suddenlyRemote? How do companies become more remote friendly? Q3. What does #suddenlyremote mean for #ESNs and community managers? Q4. For those not used to it, how do we cultivate a distributed or remote working mindset and skills? Q5. How can #ESNs help create a more engaging and positive work environment when we’re remote? Q6. What other advice and tips do you have for companies and people grappling with being #suddenlyremote?

Mozilla Foundation - Online Meeting Tips

Learn how to get the most out of online meetings with your teammates. Stay safe and have great online meetings.

6 Tips on How to Work from Home, Be Productive and Stay Sane

As more companies implement a work at home policy, it can be difficult to adjust. Here are 6 tips to keep you productive and sane while working from home.

Remote work | Inside Design Blog

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The Holloway Guide to Remote Work — Holloway

A comprehensive Guide to building, managing, and adapting to working with distributed teams.

Abby Cabunoc Mayes on Twitter: "Online meeting tips 💻 With more meetings moving online to prepare for #COVID19, I thought I'd share lessons we've learned running @MozOpenLeaders (online cohort-based training & mentorship) over the years. A thread 👇" / Twitter

Abby Cabunoc Mayes on Twitter: "Online meeting tips 💻 With more meetings moving online to prepare for #COVID19, I thought I'd share lessons we've learned running @MozOpenLeaders (online cohort-based training & mentorship) over the years. A thread 👇" / Twitter

Tips on working from home - Sebastian Daschner

I’ve been working from home as well as remotely (or wherever I happen to be) for the last five years. I want to share some tips and experiences that helped me.

How to do effective video calls

Get good audio, use gallery view, mute if not talking, and welcome the cat.

Welcome to the Remote Club: 7 Lessons From 7 Years

Companies of all sizes are pivoting quickly to remote work. Here are seven lessons from our remote-friendly culture

Designing Remotely at Auth0

Designing remotely can be scary, but it doesn't have to be. With all this said, our tools and processes are constantly evolving.

Elastic's tips and tricks for working at home | Elastic Blog

Working from home can be tough. As a company that’s distributed by design, we’ve got a few tips and tricks.

Managing Remote Teams: Ideas and Advice for Thriving Online - The Community Roundtable

The dramatic spread of COVID-19 is making people scramble. Colleges and Universities are transferring to virtual learning. Employers are shutting offices and encouraging people to work from home in industries where that is possible. Events and conferences are being canceled. People are starting to avoid large gatherings. However, if you are a manager who works …

4 Tips to Successfully Manage Your Remote Team

Learn how to successfully manage your remote team without being overbearing, yet still being aware of what your employees are up to.

Working Remotely: What we have learned. What we have noticed.

Working Remotely: What we have learned. What we have noticed.

Strengthen Culture and Collaboration During Social Distancing | 7Summits

One of 7Summits' core values is Working Socially. See how that value helps us adhere to social distancing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Work From Home. How Community Supports the New WFH World | CMX

Companies across many sectors, have sent employees home to work from home, remotely. Here is how community can support this new WFH world.

Struggling to Thrive as a Large Team Working Remotely? This Exec Has the Field Guide You Need | First Round Review

This leader's large team has been working remotely for years. Get her advice for making WFH work at scale.

Avoid Burnout While Working Remotely During a Pandemic - Community by Association

Remote work has quickly become our new norm. That also means it's easy to forget to take time out for yourself. Here's how you can avoid burnout during the pandemic.

Advice on Remote Work from the World’s Largest All-Remote Team - DevPro Journal

Managing remote work takes the right tools, the right leadership, great communication and adapted processes.

Remote, but not forgotten: Eight ways to build a brilliant online workspace - SmartCompany

Clear expectations, sweet rituals and even a virtual water cooler can bring the benefits of teamwork into the remote workspace, writes Venessa Paech.