Introduction |
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What It Means to Work Remotely |
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What The Remote Worker's Handbook Offers |
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Chapter 1 Pros and Cons of Becoming a Remote Worker |
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The 16 Biggest Benefits of Working Remotely |
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The 14 Biggest Drawbacks of Working Remotely |
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The Pros and Cons of Working from a Shared Work Space |
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Determine If You're Cut Out to Work Remotely |
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Becoming a Remote Worker Will Require Developing a New Skill Set |
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Chapter 2 Being a Successful Remote Worker Is a Skill Set unto Itself |
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Develop Your Written Communication Skills |
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Verbal Communication Is Also an Important Skill to Master |
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How and Where to Get the Training and Coaching You Might Need |
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Master the Art of Managing Your Time |
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Become an Effective Collaborator |
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Prepare Yourself to Work Remotely |
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Chapter 3 Adapting Your Existing Work Habits and Workflow to Remote Working |
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Identify and Outline Your Existing Work Responsibilities |
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Adapt Your Company's Workflow to Support a Remote Work Situation |
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When It Comes to Internet Access, Have a Backup Plan |
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11 Strategies for Making a Smooth Transition to Working from Home |
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Make a Smooth Transition to Working from Anywhere |
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Start By Creating Your Ideal Work Space |
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Chapter 4 How to Set Up and Organize Your Home or Remote Office |
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Identify the Perfect Work Space Within Your Home |
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10 Considerations When Choosing Where to Set Up Your Home Office |
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Home Office Decorating Tips That'll Enhance Your Mood and Productivity |
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The Home Office Furniture You'll Likely Need |
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Additional Home Office Furniture You May Need |
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Gathering Home Office Equipment to Meet Your Needs |
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The Applications That'll Keep You Productive |
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Telephone and Internet Considerations |
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Set Up an Organized Work Space |
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Identifying Your Equipment Needs for Working Outside an Office |
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Considerations Before Choosing to Work Outdoors |
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Don't Just Go on a Massive Shopping Spree |
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Chapter 5 Work Successfully from a Shared Work Space |
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Benefits of Working from a Shared Work Space |
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12 Potential Drawbacks of Working from a Shared Work Space |
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Tips for Working from a Shared Work Space You Think Meets Your Needs |
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Popular Shared Work Space Options |
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There Are Many More Shared Work Space Options to Choose From |
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Chapter 6 How to Remotely Collaborate |
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10 Tips for Collaborating Using Online Tools |
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Pinpoint and Gather the Collaboration Tools You Need |
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Determine How Each Application Will Be Used and Establish Etiquette |
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Strategies for Dealing with Time Zone Scheduling Issues |
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Chapter 7 Working with PDF Files Instead of Paper Files |
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Work with PDF Files from Any Computer or Mobile Device |
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Why PDFs Are Replacing Traditional Paperwork |
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Easy Ways to Create PDF Files |
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Ways You'll Want to Work with PDFs |
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Be Sure to Manage and Organize Your PDF Files |
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Consider a PDF's Resolution When Creating It |
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As a Remote Worker, Always Focus on Security |
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Chapter 8 Effectively Deal with Online Security and Privacy Issues |
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The Concerns of an Employer |
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Start with a Secure Internet Connection |
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Use Common Sense to Avoid Phishing Schemes |
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Use the Security Tools Built into Your Equipment |
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Chapter 9 25 Strategies for Hosting and Participating in Effective Virtual Meetings 1-47 |
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1 Choose the Most Appropriate Virtual Meeting Platform |
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2 Use the Most Current Version of the Application or Web Browser |
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3 Prepare Your Computer or Mobile Device |
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4 Include Your Account Information and Profile Photo |
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5 Choose the Best Camera, Microphone, and/or Headset |
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7 Select an Appropriate Background |
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8 Take Advantage of Filters, Virtual Backgrounds, and Other Special Features |
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9 Configure and Test the Virtual Meeting Application |
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10 Develop or Adhere to Virtual Meeting Protocols and Etiquette |
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11 Encourage Use of the Chat Feature |
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12 Schedule Appropriately and Invite the Right People |
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13 Set an Ideal Meeting Length and Create an Agenda |
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14 Take Proper Security Precautions |
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15 Dress for a Business Meeting, Not a Pajama Party |
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16 Determine When to Speak and When to Listen |
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17 Look into the Camera and Don't Get Distracted |
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18 Distribute the Agenda and a List of Participant Expectations |
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19 Allocate Time for Pleasantries |
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20 The Meeting Host Needs to Maintain Control |
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21 Don't Become an Interruptor or Distractor |
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22 Assign Someone to Take Notes |
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23 Pay Attention to the Clock and Be Mindful of People's Time |
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24 Record the Meeting for People Who Missed It |
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25 Follow Up with a Summary and Call to Action |
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Chapter 10 The Psychological Aspect of Working Remotely |
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Expert Advice from Miriam Groom, an Industrial and Organizational Therapist and HR Strategist |
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Strategies for Overcoming Loneliness |
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15 Activities to Help You Get Out of the House More |
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Final Thoughts |
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About the Author |
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Index |
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