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Use this list to \u201ccheck the boxes\u201d when preparing for a more remote workforce:<\/b><\/p>\n
Policies\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n [ ] Connecting securely<\/p>\n [ ] Using Office 365 and One Drive efficiently<\/p>\n [ ] Connect securely from 3rd party locations like an office co-op, gym, coffee shop, etc. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [ ] Emergency phone tree<\/p>\n [ ] Using VPNs \/ Knowing when VPN is not needed<\/p>\n [ ] BYOD (Bring Your Own Device)<\/p>\n Making sure employees have what is absolutely required for working remotely\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n [ ] Laptop or workstation<\/p>\n [ ] Secure Firewall<\/p>\n [ ] Reliable internet connection<\/p>\n [ ] Available ports for each device<\/p>\n [ ] Dedicated space to work<\/p>\n What might also be required for remote workers<\/b><\/p>\n [ ] Collaborative tools<\/p>\n [ ] External monitor(s)<\/p>\n [ ] Wireless keyboard and mouse<\/p>\n [ ] Compatible cable for monitor or TV<\/p>\n [ ] Color Printer\/ Scanner \/ Fax and supplies (ink\/toner and paper)<\/p>\n [ ] Wi-Fi<\/p>\n [ ] Delivery services (FedEx\/UPS store nearby)<\/p>\n Confirm with IT that your network can support remote workers. If so, what is the capacity?<\/b><\/p>\n Ask employees to show up to their home office as if they were going into the office \u2013 dressed, a work area set-up, and distractions kept to a minimum.<\/b><\/p>\n Schedule weekly agenda driven meetings to keep projects on track.<\/b><\/p>\n Scheduled brief daily stand-ups to stay in touch with what others are doing.<\/b><\/p>\n Schedule training sessions to further employee engagement.<\/b><\/p>\n Understand what is covered by your IT support contractor for remote users.<\/b><\/p>\n If you\u2019re working from home, remember to take a break.<\/b><\/p>\n Click here to view a printable PDF version: Remote Work Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Use this list to \u201ccheck the boxes\u201d when preparing for a more remote workforce: Policies\u00a0 [ ] Connecting securely [ ] Using Office 365 and One Drive efficiently [ ] Connect securely from 3rd party locations like an office co-op, … Continue reading