by Jayne Cravens

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Work, Productivity, Workers' Rights & Quality of Life

DISCLAIMER: The information provided on this web 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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