The Underground Guide To Telecommuting

Working away from a corporate office presents great (often unexpected) challenges and offers even greater rewards. Woody Leonhard takes on the toughest aspects of telecommuting and gives you the straight scoop on how to make it work for you. Whether you're a telecommuter, a telecommuter's boss, or just curious, The Underground Guide to Telecommuting will give you the tools and information you need to turn electricity and a phone line into major productivity. Set up your office right the first time, even if your budget bears more resemblance to your kid's allowance than to the boss's expense account. Woody offers no-nonsense advice on what hardware and software to buy, what hot new technology will pay for itself, and which gizmos are a waste of your time and money. Decipher the alphabet soup of telecommunications - find out the difference between ISDN, ATM, and ESPN, and what's best for you. Get valuable and occasionally devious tips on how to stay on the good side of the zoning board, the postal service, the IRS, and, most importantly, your neighbors. Learn about the "virtual corporation" - the hottest trend in telecommuting.

Discover the secret to being productive and successful no matter where you are with this essential guide to remote work. During COVID-19, working from home became the new normal. Now, both employers and employees find that the remote work they were forced to adjust to may be, well, better—financially, sustainably, and even in terms of overall morale and productivity. But working from home is not without its challenges. It can be difficult to eliminate distractions, strike a solid work/life balance, and maintain social connections that are crucial in the workplace. Whether you’re trying to find and land a job from the comfort of your home, learning to manage a virtual team, or dream of living a digital nomad lifestyle, The Everything Guide to Remote Work has everything you need to be successful. You’ll learn to optimize your own workplace culture, whether it’s in your home office or a constantly changing backdrop. So whether your company continues to work remotely full time or you only have to go to the office a few days a week, you’ll be armed with all the tools you’ll need to make the most out of this new lifestyle.

Thinking about teleworking or want to improve your telecommuting experience? Learn how to make the telecommuting experience work for you. Uncover the truth about being a teleworker - the good, the bad, and the compromises you'll need to make. Inside Virtual, you'll find: A quiz to help you discover if telecommuting is right for you Six steps designed to ensure your virtual experience is a success Lots of simple how-tos, from how to better manage your day, to how to be seen and heard when you're not "at the office" The top 10 helpful tips every teleworker should know Common mistakes you'll want to avoid Pulling from more than a decade of telecommuting experience, the author shares her insights, checklists and advice so you can make the most of going Virtual.

As rush-hour commutes get longer, you can guide your organization to telecommuting and the advantages it offers to employer and employee. Here's a book that explains all of the challenges and pitfalls and assists employees in moving their offices home. Checklists, sample policies, legal documents, and questions help individuals determine if the home office is where they belong.

Imagine starting your workday in sweat pants, sipping a freshly brewed cup of coffee as you maneuver your commute down the hallway to your home office. Sound appealing? This is how millions of people start their days in the world of telecommuting, and it can be your reality too. The Field Guide to Telecommuting is a book for potential, new and seasoned telecommuters. Formatted to read as an ?ala carte guide, it captures data from numerous sources including other telecommuters, employment agencies, human resource professionals, government sources and personal experience to create an easy-to-view format that can be read from cover to cover or in relevant sections. Useful to both those who telework for a single company or are freelancers, The Field Guide to Telecommuting offers valuable tips, links to resources and explanations of terms, laws and issues that surround the world of telework. In addition, purchase of this e-book includes free access to a webpage of updated resources, and PDF version of the guide and checklists to help steer you through the maze of creating a functional telecommuting experience.

A guide to enhance personal productivity and improve overall work performance for telecommuters.

In the 1990's, working at home has become a more feasible option due to technology that can easily link homes and offices. This book examines all aspects of telecommuting, from what type of computer and fax machine is needed, to defining the new relationship between workers in the office and the home employee.

Offers practical advice to help telecommuters stay connected with their customers, managers, and coworkers to maintain communication, involvement, visibility, and promotability.