In the wake of Isaias, you’ve likely thought about how to maintain productivity when the power goes out after a storm, as over 2.2 million homes and businesses experienced last week. What about if a snowstorm or wildfire sweeps through and you lose your internet connection? If you are new to working remotely, this may be the first time you’ve thought about what is needed to keep you productive during and after severe weather.

What would you do with an hour back each day? What about 30 minutes? Would you take the opportunity to work on that planning initiative that's been sitting in your inbox for more than a month, spend a little time planning for next quarter, or maybe even leave the office and get home in time to read the kids a book before bedtime?

COVID-19 has pushed remote work into the spotlight.