EFFECTIVELY WORK FROM HOME – ENVIRONMENT, GEAR, MINDSET
In times of isolation, such as the latest coronavirus Covid-19 self-quarantine scenario much of us are finding ourselves in, we must adjust our daily lives to be effective and productive at our jobs.
We’ve put together some great resources that relate to working while quarantining. Podcasts and articles that provide good tips and insights to help you maximize efficiency and overall preparedness for telecommuting.
This list may be updated periodically
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PODCASTS
Grumpy Old Geeks
Strategic TP Reserve
This episode of G.O.G. includes some tips on working from home. Since the hosts have been doing so for a long time, they provide some good info on being productive in a remote, isolated environment.
The Grumpy duo discuss this and other topics on this episode
Please note, this podcast is uncensored, and may contain explicit language at times.
What’s a Hug?
This episode includes more work at home tips.
The Grumpy duo discuss this and other topics on this episode
Please note, this podcast is uncensored, and may contain explicit language at times.
Art of Manliness
A Survival Expert’s Guide to Bugging-In
Interview with Creek Stewart, survivalist expert on what you should have for ‘bugging-in’ supplies. This episode is especially useful in prep for further lock-down measures or more dire situations.
The Jordan Harbinger Show
How to Work From Home Effectively
On this episode of their ‘Feedback Friday’ edition, Jordan and Jason discuss some great work-from-home tips for those embarking on telecommuting for the first time.
The Feedback Friday edition discusses this and other topics that may not be quarantine-related.
The Daily Tech News Show
Zoom Responsibly
Everyone’s talking about Zoom for teleconferencing. Learn some of the known risks and how to mitigate them on this episode of DTNS.
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How to Stream Video From Home
The DTNS crew share their experiences personal tech setups for streaming video from home.
ARTICLES
- 7 Coronavirus Work From Home Tips – The Muse
- Get Your Workplace Ready for Pandemic Flu – CDC.Gov (PDF)
- Eleven Tips for Working from Home Alongside Your Partner During the Global Pandemic – New Yorker
- How to Make Work-From-Home Productive During a Pandemic: Expert Tips – Observer
- 5 expert tips for working from home in a crowded house … – The Conversation
- Working from home ‘new normal’ in coronavirus era, likely to become permanent – Boston Herald