Remote Work Best Practices
Many employees will experience working remotely at some point during their careers. These resources provide guidance for maintaining an efficient and collaborative work environment over online platforms. Explore topics such as leadership in a remote environment and online meeting etiquette. Be sure to also check out our Online Learning Tools and Online Learning Best Practices resources.
Just in Time
These Just in Time resources are ideal if you only have a couple of minutes to start finding out about Remote Work Best Practices.
Best Practices for Great Online Meetings (PDF)
Source: Webex
Tips for ensuring the best meeting experience in the midst of a quick transition to remote work and bandwidth challenges.
Additional Resources:
- Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA) for Managers & Flexible Work Arrangement Analysts
Describes the process of initiating, reviewing, and approving a flexible work arrangement. - University Health Services Ergonomics for Telecommuters
Tips for setting up your home work station to maintain productivity while also maintaining healthy habits to prevent eye strain and muscle pain.
Deeper Dive
If you have more time to invest, these Deeper Dive resources are longer and/or more in depth so you can gain a deeper understanding of Remote Work Best Practices.
Supervising in a Hybrid Work Environment
An extensive guide to supervising in a hybrid work environment, covering topics such as clear expectations, regular communication, managing workflow, professional development planning, building trust, engagement, creating belonging for everyone, and hiring and onboarding.
UW–Madison Remote Work Policy (UW-5087)
A policy that describes the terms and conditions of an employee’s remote work arrangement, including a description of the alternative off-site work arrangement, guidelines for maintaining communication and work engagement, and necessary equipment and services.
This policy applies to Academic Staff, University Staff, Limited Employees, Temporary Employees, Post-Degree Training Appointments, and Student Hourly Employees. This policy applies only to out-of-state or international remote work for Faculty, CHS Faculty, CT Faculty, and Graduate Assistants.,
15 Questions about Remote Work, Answered
Neeley, T. Harvard Business Review, March 2020
From the Harvard Business Review, this article answers common questions for corporate leaders, managers and individual workers who are forced to make the sudden shift to remote work.
How To Host Inclusive Hybrid Meetings
A checklist and guidance to consider when planning a meeting that may include in-person and virtual participants. As we adapt to facilitating a combination of in-person and virtual working environments, it’s important to make considerations for each style of work to ensure we are also creating an inclusive, collaborative, and productive work environment.
The 7 Rules of Virtual Meeting Etiquette Every Professional Should Know
Crafford, L. GoToMeeting, March 2020
Whether you are conferencing into a work meeting or an online class, these seven tips on meeting etiquette are useful to maintaining a respectful and productive virtual environment.
Helping Teams Focus When They’re Suddenly Working Remotely
Hill, R. Inc., March 2020
Provides leadership tips for increasing visibility and focus as well as fostering team positivity while working remotely.
Did You Know that Proper Manners Help Make Your Online Meeting More Productive?
Davidson, J. Vastconference, April 2020
As well as providing tips about online conferencing etiquette to maintain focus and bridge the gap between in-person meetings and online calls, this article explains best practices for preparing for meetings for both the meeting organizer and the meeting participants.
From the creators of Webex, this page provides tips for working remotely, choosing the right conferencing tool and resources for troubleshooting. Be sure to check out the section about transitioning to virtual learning and healthcare.
A virtual resource library with a focus on leadership, including topics such as managing self, leading others, and leading your organization.
This SMPH Remote Work Guide applies to all SMPH individuals in scope for UW–Madison Remote Work Policy (UW-5087) who are interested in being considered for a hybrid or fully remote work set up, and their supervisors.