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	'''Focus:''' Working remotely requires trust, dedication, and focus. It is also important that you remain in touch with your team.		'''Focus:''' Working remotely requires trust, dedication, and focus. It is also important that you remain in touch with your team.

	'''Communication:''' We normally use Slack for instant messaging but also have daily stand-ups and video conferencing. We ~~recommend~~ that you turn your camera on during our calls and video conferences. ~~If you need~~ to ~~step~~ away ~~from~~ your ~~desk, please alert the~~ team ~~that you are stepping away~~ and ~~advise of your expected return time~~.		'''Communication:''' We normally use Slack for instant messaging but also have daily stand-ups and video conferencing. We encourage that you turn your camera on during our calls and video conferences to improve communication between team members. We also email our clients and use tools like a jira kanban board to track tasks and communicate the status of work. Any time needed away during work hours or leave time must be coordinated with your team and clients.

	'''Time tracking:''' Tracking time is important for several reasons. For one, in order to provide good estimates in the future, we need to collect good data from past performance. We ~~need~~ this ~~data. So,~~ be ~~sure to stop the timer on~~ your ~~Toggl account~~. ~~Please be sure to track~~ your time using the JIRA task management system. Because time is our single most previous, non-renewable resources, we have to manage our time wisely. Learn more about [[Time tracking]].		'''Time tracking:''' Tracking time is important for several reasons. For one, in order to provide good estimates in the future, we need to collect good data from past performance. We also use time logs for invoicing clients and ensuring tasks are on track. Working in a remote environment also requires transparency so we encourage this to be tracked in your google calendars. We heavily rely on your time using the JIRA task management system. Because time is our single most previous, non-renewable resources, we have to manage our time wisely. Learn more about [[Time tracking]].

	'''Work station:''' It is important that you arrange your work environment to be free from distractions, noises, and other things that can prevent you from performing at your highest level. Ideally, you would have a dedicated ~~room. Let~~ your ~~mates know when you have meetings, or~~ set up ~~some kind of signal to let them know when you need silence~~. If possible, do some soundproofing to reduce echo and ambient noice. Fabric is a great sound insulator. Please read my tips on [https://www.agileana.com/blog/the-ultimate-work-from-home-remote-desk-top-setup/ The Ultimate Work-from-Home Remote Desktop Setup]. Please also read about our [[Travel, training, and technology budget]].		'''Work station:''' It is important that you arrange your work environment to be free from distractions, noises, and other things that can prevent you from performing at your highest level. Ideally, you would have a dedicated home office with your desk set up for productivity and meetings. If possible, do some soundproofing to reduce echo and ambient noice. Fabric is a great sound insulator. Please read my tips on [https://www.agileana.com/blog/the-ultimate-work-from-home-remote-desk-top-setup/ The Ultimate Work-from-Home Remote Desktop Setup]. Please also read about our [[Travel, training, and technology budget]].

	'''Responsibility:''' Working remotely is a huge responsibility. It requires trust, self-control, and transparency. Please don't abuse the telecommuting policy. Please read "[https://oshwiki.eu/wiki/Practical_tips_to_make_home-based_telework_as_healthy,_safe_and_effective_as_possible Practical tips to make home-based telework as healthy, safe and effective as possible]" by the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) community.		'''Responsibility:''' Working remotely is a huge responsibility and privilege. It requires trust, self-control, and transparency. Please don't abuse the telecommuting policy. We support everyone's work-life balance through remote work and trust our employees to follow our policies and communicate any issues, suggestions, or ideas to us. Please read "[https://oshwiki.eu/wiki/Practical_tips_to_make_home-based_telework_as_healthy,_safe_and_effective_as_possible Practical tips to make home-based telework as healthy, safe and effective as possible]" by the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) community.

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Blake at 19:30, 2 August 2021

2021-08-02T19:30:27Z

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			[[File:My-work-from-home-remote-desk-top-1024x546.jpg\|alt=My work from home work station\|thumb\|My work from home work station]]
	Agileana is a 100% remote company with team members distributed around America. We consider the opportunity to work remotely a privilege, a benefit, and a responsibility. It is important that you understand these concepts.		Agileana is a 100% remote company with team members distributed around America. We consider the opportunity to work remotely a privilege, a benefit, and a responsibility. It is important that you understand these concepts.

	'''Time zone:''' We work on East Coast time and observe U.S. Federal Holidays. Please see our [[Company holidays and paid time off (PTO)]] policy.		'''Time zone:''' We work on East Coast time and observe U.S. Federal Holidays. Please see our [[Company holidays and paid time off (PTO)]] policy.

Blake at 19:25, 2 August 2021

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	'''Time tracking:''' Tracking time is important for several reasons. For one, in order to provide good estimates in the future, we need to collect good data from past performance. We need this data. So, be sure to stop the timer on your Toggl account. Please be sure to track your time using the JIRA task management system. Because time is our single most previous, non-renewable resources, we have to manage our time wisely. Learn more about [[Time tracking]].		'''Time tracking:''' Tracking time is important for several reasons. For one, in order to provide good estimates in the future, we need to collect good data from past performance. We need this data. So, be sure to stop the timer on your Toggl account. Please be sure to track your time using the JIRA task management system. Because time is our single most previous, non-renewable resources, we have to manage our time wisely. Learn more about [[Time tracking]].

	'''Work station:''' It is important that you arrange your work environment to be free from distractions, noises, and other things that can prevent you from performing at your highest level. Ideally, you would have a dedicated room. Let your mates know when you have meetings, or set up some kind of signal to let them know when you need silence. If possible, do some soundproofing to reduce echo and ambient noice. Fabric is a great sound insulator. Please read my tips on [https://www.agileana.com/blog/the-ultimate-work-from-home-remote-desk-top-setup/ The Ultimate Work-from-Home Remote Desktop Setup].		'''Work station:''' It is important that you arrange your work environment to be free from distractions, noises, and other things that can prevent you from performing at your highest level. Ideally, you would have a dedicated room. Let your mates know when you have meetings, or set up some kind of signal to let them know when you need silence. If possible, do some soundproofing to reduce echo and ambient noice. Fabric is a great sound insulator. Please read my tips on [https://www.agileana.com/blog/the-ultimate-work-from-home-remote-desk-top-setup/ The Ultimate Work-from-Home Remote Desktop Setup]. Please also read about our [[Travel, training, and technology budget]].

	'''Responsibility:''' Working remotely is a huge responsibility. It requires trust, self-control, and transparency. Please don't abuse the telecommuting policy. Please read "[https://oshwiki.eu/wiki/Practical_tips_to_make_home-based_telework_as_healthy,_safe_and_effective_as_possible Practical tips to make home-based telework as healthy, safe and effective as possible]" by the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) community.		'''Responsibility:''' Working remotely is a huge responsibility. It requires trust, self-control, and transparency. Please don't abuse the telecommuting policy. Please read "[https://oshwiki.eu/wiki/Practical_tips_to_make_home-based_telework_as_healthy,_safe_and_effective_as_possible Practical tips to make home-based telework as healthy, safe and effective as possible]" by the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) community.

Blake at 18:32, 2 August 2021

2021-08-02T18:32:53Z

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	Agileana is a 100% remote company with team members distributed around America. We work ~~on East Coast time~~ and ~~observe U~~.~~S. Federal Holidays. Please see our [[Company holidays and paid time off (PTO)]] policy~~.		Agileana is a 100% remote company with team members distributed around America. We consider the opportunity to work remotely a privilege, a benefit, and a responsibility. It is important that you understand these concepts.

	'''Focus:''' Working remotely requires trust, dedication, and focus. It is also important that you remain in touch with your team. We normally use Slack for instant messaging but also have daily stand-ups and video conferencing. We recommend that you turn your camera on during our calls and video conferences. If you need to step away from your desk, please alert the team that you are stepping away and advise of your expected return time. Be sure to stop the timer on your Toggl account. Please be sure to track your time using the JIRA task management system. Learn more about [[Time tracking]].		'''Time zone:''' We work on East Coast time and observe U.S. Federal Holidays. Please see our [[Company holidays and paid time off (PTO)]] policy.

			'''Focus:''' Working remotely requires trust, dedication, and focus. It is also important that you remain in touch with your team.

			'''Communication:''' We normally use Slack for instant messaging but also have daily stand-ups and video conferencing. We recommend that you turn your camera on during our calls and video conferences. If you need to step away from your desk, please alert the team that you are stepping away and advise of your expected return time.

			'''Time tracking:''' Tracking time is important for several reasons. For one, in order to provide good estimates in the future, we need to collect good data from past performance. We need this data. So, be sure to stop the timer on your Toggl account. Please be sure to track your time using the JIRA task management system. Because time is our single most previous, non-renewable resources, we have to manage our time wisely. Learn more about [[Time tracking]].

	'''Work station:''' It is important that you arrange your work environment to be free from distractions, noises, and other things that can prevent you from performing at your highest level. Ideally, you would have a dedicated room. Let your mates know when you have meetings, or set up some kind of signal to let them know when you need silence. If possible, do some soundproofing to reduce echo and ambient noice. Fabric is a great sound insulator. Please read my tips on [https://www.agileana.com/blog/the-ultimate-work-from-home-remote-desk-top-setup/ The Ultimate Work-from-Home Remote Desktop Setup].		'''Work station:''' It is important that you arrange your work environment to be free from distractions, noises, and other things that can prevent you from performing at your highest level. Ideally, you would have a dedicated room. Let your mates know when you have meetings, or set up some kind of signal to let them know when you need silence. If possible, do some soundproofing to reduce echo and ambient noice. Fabric is a great sound insulator. Please read my tips on [https://www.agileana.com/blog/the-ultimate-work-from-home-remote-desk-top-setup/ The Ultimate Work-from-Home Remote Desktop Setup].

	Please don't abuse the telecommuting policy.		'''Responsibility:''' Working remotely is a huge responsibility. It requires trust, self-control, and transparency. Please don't abuse the telecommuting policy. Please read "[https://oshwiki.eu/wiki/Practical_tips_to_make_home-based_telework_as_healthy,_safe_and_effective_as_possible Practical tips to make home-based telework as healthy, safe and effective as possible]" by the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) community.

	Please read "[https://oshwiki.eu/wiki/Practical_tips_to_make_home-based_telework_as_healthy,_safe_and_effective_as_possible Practical tips to make home-based telework as healthy, safe and effective as possible]" by the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) community.

	Did we forget anything? Please recommend some changes.		Did we forget anything? Please recommend some changes.

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Blake at 16:35, 19 July 2021

2021-07-19T16:35:46Z

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	Agileana is a 100% remote company with team members distributed around America. We work on East Coast time and observe U.S. Federal Holidays. Please see our [[Company holidays and paid time off (PTO)]] policy.		Agileana is a 100% remote company with team members distributed around America. We work on East Coast time and observe U.S. Federal Holidays. Please see our [[Company holidays and paid time off (PTO)]] policy.

	Working remotely requires trust, dedication, and focus. It is important that you ~~arrange~~ your ~~work environment~~ to ~~be free~~ from ~~distractions~~, ~~noises, and other things~~ that ~~can prevent~~ you ~~from performing at~~ your ~~highest level~~.		'''Focus:''' Working remotely requires trust, dedication, and focus. It is also important that you remain in touch with your team. We normally use Slack for instant messaging but also have daily stand-ups and video conferencing. We recommend that you turn your camera on during our calls and video conferences. If you need to step away from your desk, please alert the team that you are stepping away and advise of your expected return time. Be sure to stop the timer on your Toggl account. Please be sure to track your time using the JIRA task management system. Learn more about [[Time tracking]].

	It is ~~also~~ important that you ~~remain in touch with~~ your ~~team. We normally use Slack for instant messaging but also have daily stand-ups~~ and ~~video conferencing. We recommend~~ that you ~~turn~~ your ~~camera on during our calls and video conferences~~.		'''Work station:''' It is important that you arrange your work environment to be free from distractions, noises, and other things that can prevent you from performing at your highest level. Ideally, you would have a dedicated room. Let your mates know when you have meetings, or set up some kind of signal to let them know when you need silence. If possible, do some soundproofing to reduce echo and ambient noice. Fabric is a great sound insulator. Please read my tips on [https://www.agileana.com/blog/the-ultimate-work-from-home-remote-desk-top-setup/ The Ultimate Work-from-Home Remote Desktop Setup].

	If you ~~need to step away from~~ your ~~desk~~, ~~please alert the team that~~ you ~~are stepping away~~ and ~~advise of your expected return time~~.

	~~Be sure to stop the timer~~ on ~~your Toggl account~~. ~~Please be sure to track your time using~~ the ~~JIRA task management system. Learn more about [[Time tracking]~~].

	Please don't abuse the telecommuting policy.		Please don't abuse the telecommuting policy.

Blake at 17:56, 16 July 2021

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	Please read "[https://oshwiki.eu/wiki/Practical_tips_to_make_home-based_telework_as_healthy,_safe_and_effective_as_possible Practical tips to make home-based telework as healthy, safe and effective as possible]" by the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) community.		Please read "[https://oshwiki.eu/wiki/Practical_tips_to_make_home-based_telework_as_healthy,_safe_and_effective_as_possible Practical tips to make home-based telework as healthy, safe and effective as possible]" by the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) community.

			Did we forget anything? Please recommend some changes.

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Blake at 17:55, 16 July 2021

2021-07-16T17:55:59Z

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	Please read "[https://oshwiki.eu/wiki/Practical_tips_to_make_home-based_telework_as_healthy,_safe_and_effective_as_possible Practical tips to make home-based telework as healthy, safe and effective as possible]" by the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) community.		Please read "[https://oshwiki.eu/wiki/Practical_tips_to_make_home-based_telework_as_healthy,_safe_and_effective_as_possible Practical tips to make home-based telework as healthy, safe and effective as possible]" by the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) community.

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Blake at 17:55, 16 July 2021

2021-07-16T17:55:35Z

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	It is also important that you remain in touch with your team. We normally use Slack for instant messaging but also have daily stand-ups and video conferencing. We recommend that you turn your camera on during our calls and video conferences.		It is also important that you remain in touch with your team. We normally use Slack for instant messaging but also have daily stand-ups and video conferencing. We recommend that you turn your camera on during our calls and video conferences.

	If you need to step away from your desk, please alert the team that you are stepping away and advise of your expected return time. Please don't abuse the telecommuting policy.		If you need to step away from your desk, please alert the team that you are stepping away and advise of your expected return time.

			Be sure to stop the timer on your Toggl account. Please be sure to track your time using the JIRA task management system. Learn more about [[Time tracking]].

			Please don't abuse the telecommuting policy.

			Please read "[https://oshwiki.eu/wiki/Practical_tips_to_make_home-based_telework_as_healthy,_safe_and_effective_as_possible Practical tips to make home-based telework as healthy, safe and effective as possible]" by the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) community.

	Return to [[Staffing and HR]]		Return to [[Staffing and HR]]

Agwiki at 21:50, 2 May 2021

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	Agileana is a 100% remote company with team ~~member~~ distributed around ~~the world~~. We work on East Coast time and observe U.S. Federal Holidays. Please see our [[Company holidays and paid time off (PTO)]] policy.		Agileana is a 100% remote company with team members distributed around America. We work on East Coast time and observe U.S. Federal Holidays. Please see our [[Company holidays and paid time off (PTO)]] policy.

	Working remotely requires trust, dedication, and focus. It is important that you arrange your work environment to be free from distractions, noises, and other things that can prevent you from performing at your highest level.		Working remotely requires trust, dedication, and focus. It is important that you arrange your work environment to be free from distractions, noises, and other things that can prevent you from performing at your highest level.

Agwiki at 19:17, 2 May 2021

2021-05-02T19:17:16Z

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	Agileana is a 100% remote company with team member distributed around the world. We work on East Coast time and observe U.S. Federal Holidays. Please see our [[~~holiday~~ and paid time off policy.		Agileana is a 100% remote company with team member distributed around the world. We work on East Coast time and observe U.S. Federal Holidays. Please see our [[Company holidays and paid time off (PTO)]] policy.

			Working remotely requires trust, dedication, and focus. It is important that you arrange your work environment to be free from distractions, noises, and other things that can prevent you from performing at your highest level.

			It is also important that you remain in touch with your team. We normally use Slack for instant messaging but also have daily stand-ups and video conferencing. We recommend that you turn your camera on during our calls and video conferences.

			If you need to step away from your desk, please alert the team that you are stepping away and advise of your expected return time. Please don't abuse the telecommuting policy.

			Return to [[Staffing and HR]]