Capitol Hill Work From Home Guide (UPDATED August 18, 2020)
for Staff Assistants and Legislative Correspondents
READ THE FULL WORK FROM HOME GUIDE
The Capitol Hill Work From Home Guide was developed as a resource for junior staffers by the Modernization Staff Association. The first version was released on August 15, with tips for handling phones, mail, and a variety of different tasks within a Hill office. Today, MSA and its partners are proud to release the second version of the guide, incorporating feedback and insights from staffers.
This includes the results of a survey conducted with the Congressional Management Foundation asking staffers to share their experiences, pain points, and insights. Results from the survey are displayed throughout the guide. Some examples:
Check out the full guide for insight from staffers on the following issues:
- Phones
- Flag Procedures
- Batching, Electronic Mail and Physical Mail
- Mail Advice
- Commendations and Greetings
- Redesigning Internship Programs
- Onboarding Interns and Staff during WFH
- Tours
- Management and Being Managed
- Mental Health Resources
- Additional Resources
prepared by: the Modernization Staff Association
with support from: Advocacy Blueprints, College to Congress, Congressional Management Foundation, Pay Our Interns, TourTrackr, and POPVOX LegiDash