It has always been a dream of many people to work at home, to be able to work without leaving home. After the epidemic, many companies are suddenly faced with the challenge of avoiding their employees working at home for long hours.
As a result, the dream of many employees suddenly came true, but soon the dream turned into a nightmare as they could not get used to working at home. Work efficiency is greatly reduced. In that case, how can the work-from-home mode of operation be made effective?
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Good working equipment and environment
The basics of being able to work from home are, of course, all the necessary equipment for the job. A stable WiFi device is never to be underestimated, especially when you’re in an online meeting with colleagues and guests, a sudden connection to the Internet is not a good idea! An interruption can be fatal.
Also, when you work at home, there are often noises and disturbances around you that you wouldn’t expect at work. It is important to have a workspace that is not disturbed by too much outside disturbance, even if it is just a corner of the bedroom.
This will make it easier to distinguish between relaxation and work patterns and will remind the cohabitant to reduce unnecessary disturbances. Having some noise-canceling headphones, a good microphone and even an extra monitor can also help to increase work efficiency. .
Find out what works for you
The key is how to get from a relaxed state at home into a serious work mode. Low morale. Apart from preparing the tools you need for work, it is also important to adjust your attitude.
For example, waking up earlier to take a shower, preparing a hearty breakfast, etc., to clear your mind of the sleep and allow your body to get back to work as soon as possible. (c) The pattern of work at home.
On the other hand, some people are so absorbed in their work that they work from early morning to late at night, making it impossible for them to take time out from work to do the things they should be doing at home.
It is also a good idea to set a range of working hours, for example, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Therefore, it is also a good idea to set a working time frame. If you are offline, you can show yourself as offline to let your colleagues know when you are working, so that they don’t have to know when you are not working. You will be notified of all matters. During working hours, you can also take appropriate breaks. Make good use of your time without getting too tired.
Communicate with colleagues
When working from home, it is important to maintain communication with colleagues to maintain group effectiveness, especially if the work environment is from a nearby office full of colleagues.
When you are at home, you have to work in your own environment. Apart from online meetings, when you have questions about your work, you cannot easily contact your colleagues, but have to communicate closely.
The key is to make good use of communication software such as Slack and Teams. Keep in touch with your colleagues by keeping an eye on your emails and incoming notifications at work, so that when someone needs support, you can be sure that you are in good hands.
The ability to respond in a timely manner will reduce the communication gaps that arise when people are located in different places.
Summary
In order to enhance the effectiveness of working at home, a certain amount of effort has to be made in terms of personal psychology, communication software, and the working environment. Work at the same level you normally do in the office.
These tips will help you to work effectively from home and get you through this difficult time of the century.
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