With so many of us moving to a remote work environment, we thought it might be helpful to provide a list of tips and tricks to make the transition a little smoother. With all the distractions (kids home from school, dogs, spouses, laundry, etc), it can be a bit challenging to be productive and get work done! So here’s a short list of articles we compiled that had some helpful tips on navigating the home office life.
GENERIC TIPS:
Forbes: The Art of Working Remotely
BC: How to Work from Home, the Right Way
Whole Whale: 9 Tips for Working Remotely
The Guardian: Video conference Call Tips
Stack Overflow: Working from Home Tips from Experienced Remote Employees
TIPS FOR PARENTS:
Buffer: Working From Home with Kids - 21 Tips From Our Remote Team
Doist: The Remote Working Parent’s Survival Guide
One thing that may make this season even more difficult is the feeling of loneliness and isolation. When possible, use video over the standard conference call to help create more interactions and avoid loneliness as much as you can. Go outside, take a walk, and try to talk to family and friends regularly via phone or video chat. We are all in this together. Hang in there friends…
