WFH Tool Kit
Working from home and looking for resources to make your WFH experience even better? We have you covered! We’ve crafted all the best resources and downloads to keep your work ethic at an all-time high from the comforts of home. From a checklist to ensure you stay on track, to professional-looking virtual backgrounds for your next Zoom meeting, you will be set-up for success on your next WFH day! The items below are all part of Go West Alex’s WFH Tool Kit, designed to make working from home easier and more productive.
How to:
Save an item to your computer:
Click on the desired picture, then once the picture opens in a new window, left-click to save it to your computer.
Save an item below on your phone or tablet:
Click on the desired picture, then once the image opens in a new window, hold down the image to save it to your photos.
Video Conference Backgrounds
Looking for a professional, clean new Zoom background?
Click on any of the pictures below to use for your next virtual meeting.
Social Holiday Calendars 2021
There is always something to celebrate! Click on a calendar picture below,
print it out, or save it to your device so you can keep a pulse on fun holiday happenings.
Ergonomic Home Office Guide
Poor ergonomics within your workspace can significantly affect
your comfort, focus, and performance. Click on the Ergonomic
Home Office Guide picture below to learn how to correctly
sit at your desk and set up an ergonomic workspace.
Printable To-Do List
Unleash your productivity and reflect on your day
with our printable to-do list! Click on the to-do list
picture below, print it out, or save it to your
device to start adding to your to-dos.
APPS
Check out these helpful apps to help you get around the DC Metro Area:
AroundMe allows you to search for the nearest restaurants, banks, gas stations, book a hotel or find entertainment nearby.
CarpoolNow is an app you can use anytime to find and schedule rides with commuters going your way
The Express Lanes will help get you to your destination faster along 495 and 95 in Northern Virginia. Plan travel on the Lanes using the Express Lanes app.
Google Maps provides a trip-planning tool with real-time transit tracking, as well as bicycling and walking directions.
Moovel is used for easy trip planning and navigating your city. Book rides and share cars and bikes—all in one app.
Park Me finds the most affordable, closest parking to your destination.
Park Mobile finds available parking and allows you to reserve spots ahead of time.
Uber is a ridesharing app for fast, reliable rides.
Get the best route in real time with help from fellow drivers.
Tap into your community to find other commuters going your way. Choose to drive or ride, and match with people based on route and time of day.
Get real-time Metrorail and Metrobus predictions, trip planner, and DC Metro map directly from WMATA.
With the Zipcar app, you can find cars and vans in your area—and (if you’re a member) reserve them. Gas, insurance, mileage, and dedicated parking are included in every reservation.
HELPFUL WEBSITES
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
www.wmata.com
Commuter Connections
www.commuterconnections.com
Washington Area Bicyclist Association
https://www.waba.org/
City of Alexandria
https://www.alexandriava.gov/
Visit Alexandria
https://www.visitalexandriava.com/things-to-do/outdoor-activities-and-wellness/biking/
Metrobus
https://www.wmata.com/service/bus/
Arlington Transit
https://www.arlingtontransit.com/
Driving Alexandria Safely Home
https://www.dashbus.com/
