Remote Working Resources: Intro

Are you new to working remotely?  Maybe your a seasoned veteran looking to pick up some new ideas.  Either way the links, articles and information below are here to help support you in your remote working jouney.

•  LinkedIn has a free Linkedin learning opportunity you can use by clicking here https://learning.linkedin.com/blog/productivity-tips/new-to-working-remotely--these-resources-can-help
• BBC News offered up 5 ways to work well from home, read more by clicking: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-51868894
• NPR offered 8 tips, to read more on those click here: https://www.npr.org/2020/03/15/815549926/8-tips-to-make-working-from-home-work-for-you?fbclid=IwAR29RzQyoT0Yoadtb9OoEYZ1SVjn0dZeUUeMXLU4ridsZSflVrcED0tJk1o
• Hear more from a work at home pro by reading the article posted on Market watch:  https://www.marketwatch.com/story/ive-been-working-from-home-for-years-this-is-how-to-do-it-successfully-2020-03-18?mod=home-page
• weworkremotely.com has an entire page dedicated to remote worker resources you can access: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-work-resources
• Setting up your home office for success is essential, here are some tips on what you need to work from home from Beaming: https://www.beaming.co.uk/knowledge-base/remote-working-10-essentials-perfect-home-office-setup/
• Flexjobs.com also gives insight on setting up a home office: https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/setting-up-home-office-v2/
• Office Ninja's website gives tips and tricks on having a home workspace without breaking the bank: https://officeninjas.com/office-ninjas-guide-setting-home-workspace-without-breaking-bank/

• Tips and Tricks for Remote workers - https://novoresume.com/career-blog/remote-work

• Remote work identity theft prevention: https://www.atera.com/blog/a-guide-to-identity-theft-for-remote-workers-prevention-tips-and-resources/

• Achieving work life balance while working from home - https://www.comparethemarket.com/mortgages/content/achieve-a-work-life-balance-working-from-home/

When working remotely it's important to be able to collaborate virtually with your team.  Below is a list of free to low cost apps and software to help remote workers be as productive and connected as possible.

• Skillscrush.com summarizes 27 tools remote workers can take advantage of by category. Read more by clicking here: https://skillcrush.com/blog/remote-work-tools/
• Simpleprogrammer.com has a detailed article" href="https://simpleprogrammer.com/remote-work-resources/" target="_blank">https://simpleprogrammer.com/remote-work-resources/
• Bradley Chambers from 9to5mac offers his advice on the must have apps for remote working.  You can read his article by clicking here: https://9to5mac.com/2020/03/11/apps-for-remote-working/
• Ventureharbour.com came up with 10 remote work tools based on results from buffer.com's state or remote 2019 report.  Read more here: https://www.ventureharbour.com/remote-tools-distributed-teams/

Working from home can be a big change to your normal daily routine.  Here are some tips and tricks to keeping healthy and fit during your remote work day.

• Entrepreneur.com has 12 tips to stay healthy while working from home to follow here: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/243589
• Forbes has an article that defines 13 ways to beat a sedentary lifestyle while working from home, read that article here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2018/05/11/working-from-home-13-ways-to-beat-a-sedentary-lifestyle/#157724cc3ec6
• Find out the 9 ways to add exercise to your work routine with this article from Business Insider: https://www.businessinsider.com/exercise-tips-work-home-routine-2019-5
• Remote.co offered up some tips for snacking healthy while working remotely.  Read more here: https://remote.co/tips-eating-healthy-while-working-remotely/
• The Cleveland Clinic has 10 tips for eating healthy when working from home: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/10-tips-for-eating-healthy-when-youre-working-from-home/
• For self-care tips read this article from everydayhealth.com: https://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/your-work-from-home-survival-guide-for-self-care/

Nothing spruces up your day when you're working from home than a good podcast.  Here's a quickl ist of podcasts for remote workers to follow and get great information and inspiration for their day:

• https://www.workplaceless.com/blog/best-remote-work-podcasts
• https://player.fm/podcasts/Remote-Work
• https://remote.co/4-collaboration-podcasts-for-remote-workers/
• https://www.teamgantt.com/blog/6-productivity-podcasts-for-living-your-best-remote-work-life
• https://tuckertriggs.com/best-resources-for-understanding-remote-work/
• https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/6256r-43500/Going-Remote---Interviews-with-Successful-Digital-Nomads-Traveling-the-World-Podcast

If you are just starting to think about working remotely, you may be thinking about how to get reliable internet and what those costs might be.  Below is a resource for receiving internet accessability that you may qualify for.  Click the link to learn more.

• Text: 715-953-2160
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• Phone: 715-365-4479

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