coronavirus

How to Host a Zoom Concert with High-Quality Audio

At Atomic, we’ve been staying connected with “Quarantunes” — mini live concerts given by employees and streamed to the entire company over Zoom. These concerts are a fun little pick-me-up during the week that help many of us get through the emotional roller coaster brought about by current events. Zoom is a great platform for […]

Welcome New Remote Employees with a Personalized Video

Successfully onboarding and welcoming your new employees is an important challenge. And when you’re hiring remotely — as we are, temporarily, during the COVID-19 crisis — that challenge is heightened. This month, two new employees joined Atomic Object’s Ann Arbor office as part of our Accelerator program. I wanted to find a way to replicate […]

Five Ways to Raise Your Team’s Morale During COVID-19 Lockdown

As a result of the coronavirus spread, Atomic Object (like many companies) has asked employees to work remotely. Technically speaking, the shift went pretty smoothly; we had practices and technology in place to support the change. But mentally and emotionally, switching to remote work is stressful — compounding the feelings of anxiety and uncertainty that […]

Staying (Digitally) Safe During COVID-19 – Four Steps to Personal Cyber Security

There have been increased reports of cyber threats and scams since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. With so many of us working from home lately, I wanted to share a handful of guidelines. This list is by no means comprehensive. And you should always look first to your employer’s IT security guidelines — especially […]

70 Atoms Share What Most Helped Them Transition to Remote Work

Last Wednesday afternoon, we got the email you might have, too. We’d be closing the office and working from home to protect ourselves and our communities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. By Friday, we had transitioned to an all-remote company. After a quick and smooth transition, I wondered what could we share with […]