Tips for Working at Home

COVID-19 Have You Working From Home?

Due to the stay at home mandate, there are many people who are working remotely these days.  It appears this mandate will last at least another month.  Many people have thought that working remotely would be great, but working remotely is a double-edge sword.  Sure, you get to stay home, but studies show that it can be harder to focus on work.

Benefits of Working Remotely:

Remote employees tend to be more productive

Remote workers cost employers less

Remote employees tend to be happier and more satisfied

Remote workers have a better work/life balance

Remote Workers Need to Be Aware of These Challenges:

Lack of a work routine

Tendency to over-work

Lack of human interaction

Prioritizing a work project

Interruptions from family, pets, phone calls, and the doorbell

How to Make Working Remotely Work for You

Confine your workspace to a specific area in your home.

Set up your workspace like your office.

Set a schedule and create a routine.

When in doubt, go with over-communication; update your boss frequently on everything you are doing, and whether your schedule and deliverables are changing in any way.

After work, stay off electronic devices for some time to transition to “home time.”

Take regular breaks.

Get dressed every day.  Taking the time to get dressed and perform your usual self-care routine can prove a big psychological booster.