Working from home? There's a lot to think about! Each year, the second full week of January is designated as Home Office Safety and Security Week. If you work from home or are looking for that type of job, today we're using this observance to draw your attention to some factors you might want to consider implementing in your own home.
Working from home? There's a lot to think about! Each year, the second full week of January is designated as Home Office Safety and Security Week. If you work from home or are looking for that type of job, today we're using this observance to draw your attention to some factors you might want to consider implementing in your own home.
Working from home is different than working in a corporate environment where you have information technology and security departments that work in the background to secure the work environment.
Some safety and security measures are obvious and relevant for any home, even if you don't have a home office. For example, having an emergency/ fire escape plan, working smoke detectors and properly grounded electrical outlets make sense for every home. However, some safety measures are more specific to those who run their own business from home or work remotely for an employer.
If you work with sensitive data or information (either paper or digital), think about whether some of these situations apply to your work now or in the future:
As you can see, there's a lot to consider to make sure that you and your office space are protected when you work from home. If you'd like more information on this topic, we encourage you to visit the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's pages on online security.
While there are many factors to consider when working remotely, if you work from home or are searching for work-from-home jobs, you can get help reaching your employment goals. Social Security's Ticket to Work (Ticket) program supports career development for people ages 18 through 64 who receive Social Security disability benefits (SSDI/SSI) and want to work. Through this free and voluntary program, eligible participants can work with service providers to receive the supports and services they need to find and maintain employment as they move toward financial independence through employment.
To learn more about the Ticket program, call the Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET. Ask a representative to send you a list of service providers or find providers on your own with the Ticket program Find Help tool.
To learn more about the Ticket program, call the Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET. Ask a representative to send you a list of service providers or find providers on your own with the Ticket program Find Help tool.
Contact the Ticket to Work Help Line
Call 1-866-968-7842
1-866-833-2967 (TTY)
M-F 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET
Contact the Ticket to Work Help Line
Call 1-866-968-7842
1-866-833-2967 (TTY)
M-F 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. ET
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