Work From Home

A compilation of resources on how to telework comfortably, securely, and productively.

COVID-19 Scams on the Rise: How to Stay Safe

A pandemic is a scammer's dream. We at Optimal Networks have been serving the IT and cybsersecurity needs of law firms and associations in the DC Metro area for nearly 3 decades, and we've never experienced a time like this before.
Top 8 Teleworking Considerations for Executives

As more organizations shift to teleworking in response to the coronavirus outbreak, many business leaders find themselves navigating brand new territory.
Top 3 Technology Items Executives Must Consider

What one tool directly influences your business’s ability to attract and retain top talent, minimize risk, and gain competitive advantages? Your technology.

How to Mitigate Cybersecurity Risks We Face Working From Home

As we continue to observe social distancing guidelines and stay-at-home orders, it’s clear that we’ll all be working from home for at least another several weeks.
The Art of the Virtual Coffee: Building relationships from a safe distance

As more of us shift to working from home and generally practicing social distancing, it’s important that we still find creative ways to build our personal and professional relationships.
Key Elements of Due Diligence When Considering a Cloud Solution

For years providers have been touting the benefits of a migration to the cloud: increased productivity, morale, and security, and decreased management burden and risk of downtime.

(1) Set up a dedicated workspace and treat that space as an office, and (2) set up a schedule and adhere to it as much as possible.

Tamaira Brown, Zirtual Virtual Assistant, Teleworking for 9 years

(1) Have a place in your home that is exclusively for work, and (2) have a routine to get organized and focused every morning.

Jennifer Fisher, SupportCenter Team Lead, Teleworking for 5 years

(1) Keep your morning routine (no pajamas!), and (2) stay engaged with your coworkers.

Joe Hodge, Director of Finance and Administration, Teleworking for 4 years

(1) Find a way to literally get your entire team on the same page, and (2) try not to interrupt each other.

Bob Corlett, President of Staffing Advisors, Teleworking for 18 years