--- title: Build Skills For The Remote Workforce description: Build Skills For The Remote Workforce image: https://myhrpartnerinc.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/work-from-home.jpg ---  myHR Partner named to *Inc.’s Best Workplaces 2025*! We're honored to be recognized for our people-first culture and commitment to workplace excellence. 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Technology can be a huge struggle for some remote workers who are not accustomed to managing technology independently. The people who struggle range from managers and hourly workers who aren’t proficient in technology, to executives who no longer have an assistant sitting by their side to fix their technology issues. How we communicate, the pace at which work gets done, how we collaborate with others, and the use of outsourced services are all parts of work that have been changed by technology, and now the one thing that has remained the same, the workplace, has been taken away. Without the proper remote working skills, normally productive and effective workers are being negatively affected. They risk being able to keep up in their current jobs because of new remote work skills that they lack. Luckily, there are solutions for those who are willing to make a change and upgrade their skill set. The Literacy Center in the Lehigh Valley has a rigorous 20-hour class to earn a “Work From Home (WFH) Certification”. The class is free to those who reside locally, is taught remotely, and is offered at different times to accommodate varying work schedules. Some of the subject areas include: - Using technology: How to navigate everything from videoconferencing to collaboration platforms and making sure everything stays secure. - Communication skills: Improving your ability to communicate clearly and succinctly across digital platforms, for example, how to run a teleconference meeting effectively. - Managing distractions: How to balance work and home responsibilities, establish boundaries, and structure your workday. - Managing stress: Proactive strategies and skills for keeping stress levels reasonable without the physical separation between work and home. - Ergonomics: Creating an in-home workplace that’s friendly to your body and improves your productivity. Thanks to organizations like The Literacy Center, there are solutions out there for everyone who desires to keep their skills updated and current. This subject originally appeared in an article for the Morning Call. [Read it here](http://enewspaper.mcall.com/infinity/article_share.aspx?guid=a8b4799d-4b6e-469b-906f-e1b2a16f234c). ![](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/work-from-home.jpg?width=2560&height=1440&name=work-from-home.jpg) ## Topics discussed - [Workplace Hot Topics](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/blog/tag/workplace-hot-topics) #### ABOUT THE AUTHOR ![Tina Hamilton, PHR](https://myhrpartnerinc.com/hs-fs/hubfs/assets/team/tina-hamilton-removebg-preview-310x310.webp?width=100&height=100&name=tina-hamilton-removebg-preview-310x310.webp) ##### Tina Hamilton, PHR Tina Hamilton, Founder and CEO of myHR Partner, is an entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the HR industry. A passionate advocate for workplace improvement, Tina is a nationwide speaker and published columnist. She has served on numerous boards including the Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), where she hosts a podcast sharing insights with fellow business leaders. - #### Insights in your inbox Subscribe to our blog to get insights sent directly to your inbox. 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