Resources and questions to consider when crafting virtual, remote, or distributed workplaces.
How To Transition to a Virtual Workplace Overnight
Published: March 13, 2020
Our entirely virtual organization has team members working in 12 U.S. states and 6 countries. We transitioned to this in phases over several years, but wrote this piece when contemplating: What if we had to do it again, overnight?
crafting virtual workplaces [Podcast]
Published: March 14, 2020
Episode 11 of the Work. Shouldn’t. Suck. podcast we talk with experts about what teams and organizations can do to introduce, experiment, and iterate on virtual work tools and arrangements. [Full transcript included.]
TOOLS TO MAKE REMOTE WORK LESS REMOTE
Published: March 23, 2020
When is it better to send an email versus a Slack message versus hop on a video call? This piece includes a flow chart for those decisions, as well as tools for notarizing paperwork virtually, setting up a digital mailroom, and an app to help increase employee recognition.
How We work, Virtually [series]
Updated: April 3, 2020
Team members share daily routines, how they organize their day, favorite object in their spaces, best piece of advice for the virtual workplace, favorite work-related apps, co-working pets, and how they decompress & recharge during their days.
cultivating resilience
Published: December 13, 2018
People can experience isolation and loneliness even in the physical workplace. When remote work arrangements are introduced, those feelings of disconnection can increase and be experienced by even more people. There are a number of ways to help address this (see the How We Work, Virtually series above for more). Here is a “starter pack” of resources around building a reflective & resilient self-care practice in your life & work.
7 Tips on Crafting Virtual Workplaces
Published: March 19, 2020
When you get a Chief Technology Officer, an Associate Director of People Operations and artist, a Senior DevOps Engineer and scientist, and a Chief External Relations Officer and entrepreneur into a virtual room, these are some of the themes and tips they discussed about Crafting Virtual Workplaces.
Why Is it so hard to work virtually?
Published: March 25, 2020
Why is it so hard to work from home? It’s not just the technical problems. You may feel lonely, uninspired, and unproductive. We share common issues with virtual work, and suggestions we’ve used to make it easier.
7 Ways to Make Video Calls Better
Published: March 26, 2020
When we’re used to meeting in 3D, switching to video meetings can sometimes be a rough transition! Check out these strategies to improve your experience with video meetings.
The 10 best resources for virtual working
Published: April 3, 2020
Reframing Productivity, Communicating Successfully, and Supporting Mental Health. Check out some of the best resources on virtual or remote working, from communication best practices to shifts in productivity to how to build a thriving virtual workforce.
Moving Money Without an Office: 6 Ways to Handle Payments Without Physical Checks
Published: April 8, 2020
One of the biggest challenges with remote working is money. We share strategies for paying vendors and reimbursing employees in a virtual workplace.
Home Offices Shouldn’t Be Toxic Workplaces
Published: April 9, 2020
If your office culture is toxic, working from home won't change that. Here are ways to avoid toxic tendencies and to mitigate their effects if you experience them.
How to Manage a Virtual Team: Fractured Atlas Managers Weigh in
Published: April 9, 2020
Managers face new challenges when their teams are working from home. Fractured Atlas managers offer advice for building successful teams without an office.
Advice for Newly Remote Dev Teams
Published: April 30, 2020
Fractured Atlas Chief Technology Officer Shawn Anderson shares what makes a successful remote dev team: cloud infrastructure, intentional communication, and a wider pool of job applicants.
Human Psychology & The Office Renovation
Published: February 27, 2017
Any change initiative — from an office renovation to an overnight company transition to remote work — has the ability to introduce myriad of responses. Psychology helps us understand the most frequent causes.
5 Remote Management Strategies That Work, According to Remotely Managed Workers
Published: May 28, 2020
When we think of management tips, it tends to be managers talking to other managers. But what works for the people who are the ones being managed?
A Culture of Experimentation: How We Iterate, Evaluate, and Close the Loop
Published: June 9, 2020
Any organization has to be able to experiment and change to support their community and remain relevant in changing times. The Fractured Atlas leadership team shares how they encourage a culture of experimentation, including when and how to end an experiment.