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Work, Productivity, Workers' Rights
& Quality of Life
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site does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal advice instead,
all information, content, and materials available on this site are for
general informational purposes only. Information on this website may not
constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information.
This section of my web site is to list resources I have developed that
relate to paid work, productivity, the rights of paid workers and quality
of life of professional staff. Some of these pages link to resources I
rely on myself in my own work.
- Resources regarding online harassment,
defamation & libel - if you are a manager of social media, if
you use online tools at all as a part of your work, this is a must read.
And if your organization employs or engages a social media manager, as a
paid worker or as a volunteer, this is also a must read (and a prompt
for you to check on on that person's work - they may be being harassed
and be reluctant to tell you).
- Your
organization is NOT immune to sexual harassment
- Creating
a Speak-up Culture in the Workplace
- Fearing
your own colleagues in the field
- Addressing
anger in the workplace (including online)
- Telecommuting/Cloud Commuter Advocacy
and Resources
This is my advice on how to negotiate with your employer to
telecommute/cloud commute, and a list of links to my favorite resources
relating to telecommuting/cloud commuting and working with remote teams
(virtual teams). These resources are compiled for various audiences:
workers who want to convince management to allow telecommuting, managers
who are skeptical of telecommuting/cloud commuting, workers and managers
about to embark in a telecommuting relationship, and people who want to
work with others (whether paid staff or volunteer) in remote locations
(that includes virtual volunteering).
- Building a team culture among
remote workers
Coming together face-to-face, in the same room, does not automatically
create team cohesion and a strong sense of team. Yet, many people think
having online meetings automatically means it’s difficult for staff to
have a strong sense of team. When thinking about creating a sense of
team online, try to get away from that aforementioned belief. People
feel a part of a team if they feel heard and included, whether online or
off. And they will attend meetings and pay attention to those meetings
if they feel the meeting is relevant to their work - on or offline. This
resource offers ideas for live events, asynchronous events &
activities that can build a sense of team among remote workers. Also
see:
- Team
building activities for remote workers
- Re-creating
offline excitement & a human touch online
- Building
a team culture among remote workers: yoga, cocktails & games
- Collaborating With Others Online
Right now, right this minute, for free, you could share a calendar,
share files, share databases, conduct online polls, collaborate on
documents and spread sheets and presentations, and more, with
volunteers, remote staff and other groups as part of your work for a
nonprofit/NGOs/civil society organization. It's current name is
cloud computing, but it's been around for many, many years before it
got its snazzy name. Sharing and collaborating over this kind of
information online in a private space where only those you choose to
see it may do so (such as volunteers) cuts down on email for
everyone, prevents anyone from losing a file, and means those of
your choosing can view the information from any device with web
access (desktop computer, laptop computer, tablet, smart phone,
etc.).
- Tips for staying in contact
with remote staff in developing countries / conflict zones
Many factors stand in the way of trying to stay in contact with field
staff at projects in rural or conflicted areas in developing countries.
I review all of the various challenges faced by people in a main office
in getting data from field staff working in humanitarian / development /
aid initiatives, and how to address those challenges.
- Why Every Staff Person Should
Regularly Read At Least One Online Discussion Group
Each and every employee of your mission-based organization should be a
part of at least one online discussion group, and subscribe to at least
one email newsletter, relating to their job. Why? It offers a simple,
easy way to get employees connected to important news and resources they
need in their jobs, It's professional development right from their
desktops!
- Does Your Organization's
Practices Reflect Its Own Mission?
Being successful in today's business and media climate means an
organization must reflect in practice the values it promotes publicly.
This latest article offers examples of organizations who aren't "walking
their talk" regarding their mission, and the consequences such
organization's face in not doing so.
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