Home Working Essentials - Tips and Equipment
The situation with Corona Virus / COVID-19 is rapidly evolving and the protective measures starting to look like it is going to be something we will have to live with over the mid to long term as we get used to what may become the new normal of life and work.
Onega have been helping clients to work remotely for nearly 20 years, and have a wealth of experience in this that we can share.
Core Hardware Equipment:
Good desk and chair
Desktop or laptop computer
Monitor(s)
Keyboard and Mouse
Power adapters and chargers (4 Gangs, USB fast chargers etc.)
Wireless adapters / Range extenders in the house
Software and Systems
MS Office (Office 365)
Security Software
Systems Management Tools
Webcam
Headset (wired or wireless)
Telephony (cloud PBXs, Softphones, PC client or phone at home etc.)
Office 365 - Email, Teams etc. (free 6 month trial of Teams)
Zoom.us (free or paid accouts) - green Screens etc.
Adobe Connect / Webex etc.
Networking: Broadband review
Working Practices:
Looking for the silver lining - Hurray for no commute - morning catchup calls?
Generally work is something we do not somewhere we go (ROW)
Attitudes to remote working & coaching tools.
Video Calling & Social Cohesion
Don’t forget security!
Training the kids if you have any
Buddy Systems
Electronic Signatures (included feature in Acrobat DC - Document Cloud)