Additional Course Information
Agenda
Unit 1
Understanding the Remote Workplace
The economics of the new Knowledge Society
Organizational benefits from remote workers
Employee benefits of working from home
- How remote work improves productivity
Unit 2
Advanced Tips on Working from Home
The essentials of successful Remote Work
Remote Workflow and Work Day
Peak work time and the new work rules
Coping with guilt and work stress
- The 5 bad habits newbie remote workers acquire
Unit 3
Issues in Working from Home
Transitioning office-centered workers
Establishing social contact and meetings
Late night emails and establishing boundaries
Miscommunication online and the solutions
Work Solutions for Personal time and needs
- Making weekends personally rewarding and organizationally productive
Unit 4
Communicating with Remote Workers
Virtual office communication software
Synchronous tools and tips
Asynchronous tools and tips
The need and role of the new ‘water cooler’
Cancellation Policy
Continuing Education Classes:
We understand that sometimes life happens. If you are unable
to attend your class, please email Continuing-ed@uwm.edu.
We will be happy to contact your instructor to let them know and provide you
with any material missed.
If you cancel 8 days prior to the start of your class, we
are happy to issue an account credit/voucher to you. If you do not provide an 8
day cancellation notice, you will not be eligible to receive a credit/voucher*.
Unfortunately, no refunds will be provided.
*Please remember, vouchers are not issued for and cannot be
used towards trips, online, or credit courses.*
In order for Continuing Education to continue to provide the
community with the outreach programming that we have, all cancellations will be
assessed a 6% administrative fee. If you would like to provide a donation or
contribute to our scholarship fund, you can do so at check-out by adding any
dollar amount to your order! You can also contact our department at continuing-ed@uwm.edu. Continuing
Education is cost-recovery and relies on community donations to help support
its programs.
Thank you for your continued support!
