{"id":53931,"date":"2021-04-22T18:13:12","date_gmt":"2021-04-22T10:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=53931"},"modified":"2023-04-06T19:15:59","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T11:15:59","slug":"remote-working-stay-effective","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/remote-working-stay-effective\/","title":{"rendered":"Maximizing Productivity in Remote Work: Tips and Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The COVID-19 pandemic is over one year old (unhappy b-day to you, bastard!), and many companies worldwide decide to go remote. We, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/asperbrothers.com\/custom-software-development\/\">software developers<\/a>, are pretty used to working from home, but rather from time to time than +365 days in a row and under lockdown.<\/p>\n<p>Here are the most crucial things for effective remote work that will keep you safe from becoming a Mowgli from \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/disney.fandom.com\/wiki\/Mowgli\">Jungle Book<\/a>\u201d \u2014 meaning completely savage, not cute.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWhat remote workers want most is flexibility and autonomy. The flexibility to decide when, how, and where we work \u2014 because we lead real, human lives and have personal responsibilities \u2014 and the autonomy of making those decisions without feeling like Big Brother is watching.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 <strong>Nichole Elizabeth DeMere<\/strong>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/zest.is\/\">Zest.is<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"ref-block ref-block--post\" id=\"ref-post-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/team-chat-tools\/\" class=\"ref-block__link\" title=\"Read More: 10 Chat Tools for Better Team Communication\" rel=\"bookmark\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">10 Chat Tools for Better Team Communication<\/span><\/a>\n<div class=\"ref-block__thumbnail img-thumb img-thumb--jumbo\" data-img='{ \"src\" : \"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/team-chat-tools.jpg\" }'>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<noscript>\n<style>.no-js #ref-block-post-19450 .ref-block__thumbnail { background-image: url(\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/thumbs\/250x160\/team-chat-tools.jpg\"); }<\/style>\n<\/noscript>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"ref-block__summary\">\n<h4 class=\"ref-title\">10 Chat Tools for Better Team Communication<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ref-description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWhen building ideas together in a team environment you need reliable means of communication. All members of the...\t\t\t\t\t\t<span>Read more<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Working from home \u2014 The <em>YAYS<\/em> and <em>NAYS<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>There are a few vital (and obvious) benefits of working from home. Some of them are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>No commute time<\/strong> \u2014 When working from home, you can sleep longer but also save some money on bus tickets or gas. Not mentioning no need to deal with strangers in the morning. That\u2019s priceless!<\/li>\n<li><strong>No work clothes<\/strong> \u2014 Because no one ever invented greater pants than sweatpants.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your work-friendly environment<\/strong> \u2014 While architects usually design the office space, you can arrange your area the way you want it when working remotely. And who knows better what\u2019s best for your efficiency? No matter if it\u2019s listening to death metal or working with a cat on your knees \u2014 the sky (plus your bank account and dignity) is the limit here!<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/remote-working-stay-effective\/work-friendly-environment.jpg?newedit02\" alt=\"work-friendly environment\" width=\"800\" height=\"589\"><\/figure>\n<li><strong>More laundry and cooking time<\/strong> \u2014 Yes, the possibility of cooking a full meal or doing laundry while working from home is excellent. Keep it healthy, keep it clean!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Less stress<\/strong> \u2014 The study conducted by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flexjobs.com\/blog\/post\/flexjobs-mha-mental-health-workplace-pandemic\/\">FlexJobs<\/a> in association with Mental Health America showed that more than 80% of participants said that more work flexibility would benefit their mental health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The bad news is, remote work also has its fair share of weak points. And they are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Distractions<\/strong> \u2014 TV, Netflix, HBO GO, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, iTunes, Xbox, PlayStation, PSP, vinyl, board games, books, eating, sleeping, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter\u2026 And for the people with kids you cannot even beging to count the distractions.<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/remote-working-stay-effective\/distractions.jpg\" alt=\"distractions\" width=\"800\" height=\"510\"><\/figure>\n<li><strong>Disconnection<\/strong> \u2014 Yep! Working in sweatpants can be awesome, but after a while, you probably miss your work buddies and other people\u2019s energy in general.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Distance<\/strong> \u2014 When all of your team members are in the same place, the communication keeps flowing, and getting any tips or answers will take a few minutes. When everyone works remotely, you never know when the message will come.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Neglecting the work hygiene<\/strong> \u2014 Office = rules, home = working at night, working too much, or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/travisbradberry\/2014\/10\/08\/multitasking-damages-your-brain-and-career-new-studies-suggest\/?sh=32250f1856ee\">extreme multitasking, which is not suitable for anyone.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>\u201cHow lonely working remotely can be \u2014 fortunately, Museum Hack is very intentional about putting systems in place to make sure we feel connected to our co-workers. We have department video chats and even video chats between co-workers solely dedicated to getting to know one another. Without systems like that, working from home could become very lonely, very quickly.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 <strong>Cody Nailor<\/strong>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/museumhack.com\/\">Museum Hack<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Keeping the balance<\/h2>\n<p>So how to make sure that after a few days of remote work, you will not be a shaggy couch potato in stained sweatpants and feel motivated to complete your tasks efficiently? There are a few tips that may help you.<\/p>\n<h3>1. A relaxing morning routine<\/h3>\n<p>We all know how it is sometimes \u2014 you open your eyes, reach for your phone to check social media, but you see a notification \u2014 there\u2019s a new email in your work inbox. You open it and\u2026 bang! It\u2019s 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why before checking your phone in the morning, you should eat a nutritious breakfast, stretch or take a walk, and hop in the tub for a relaxing bath.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/remote-working-stay-effective\/relax-morning.jpg\" alt=\"relax-morning\" width=\"800\" height=\"666\"><\/figure>\n<h3>2. Don\u2019t be a Mowgli<\/h3>\n<p>Working from home encourages nonchalant pajama fashion and slight neglect of personal hygiene. If you don\u2019t want to feel gross, we recommend washing at least your face, teeth, and intimate area and changing underwear every day.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t wear your pajamas all day \u2014 it doesn\u2019t help with keeping the work-life balance.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Don\u2019t ever work from your bed!<\/h3>\n<p>If you have a comfortable bed, working all day in a horizontal position can be very tempting, but after a few days and nights lying down, you may feel an energy drop and, even worse \u2014 back pain. A bedroom is for relaxing, not for working.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/remote-working-stay-effective\/work-from-bed.jpg\" alt=\"work-from-bed\" width=\"800\" height=\"596\"><\/figure>\n<h3>4. Stick to the routine<\/h3>\n<p>Once you lose yourself in the workflow, it\u2019s straightforward to work more than anyone requires of you. To maintain a healthy work-life balance, plan a workday end time and stick to it.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Eat responsibly<\/h3>\n<p>Cook, not order! You have so much time, dude! When you sit all day, it\u2019s an exercise. Also, try to eat at least three times a day (but five would be great).<\/p>\n<h3>6. Keep in touch<\/h3>\n<p>When you work remotely, it\u2019s easy to lose touch with your friends and colleagues. And if you live alone, there\u2019s a chance you will miss human contact a lot.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/remote-working-stay-effective\/keep-in-touch.jpg\" alt=\"keep-in-touch\" width=\"800\" height=\"546\"><\/figure>\n<p>When the spread of coronavirus is a significant concern, it\u2019s a good idea to talk to someone on the phone or FaceTime from time to time \u2014 it will help you feel a little more socially active.<\/p>\n<h2>Mission: Remote Work \u2014 Tools and Accessories<\/h2>\n<p>To be the most efficient during the lockdown, you should prepare not only strategically and mentally but also technically.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily we have a bunch of tools, services, and accessories to make our remote work more accessible.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Computer<\/strong> \u2013 First of all, you need an efficient computer. And a fast one, as most of the conversations, are online, and you need to know what\u2019s going on on the screen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Noise-canceling headphones<\/strong> \u2013 It\u2019s a life-changing accessory \u2014 especially if you have loud neighbors, kids, and\/or pets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Additional screen<\/strong> \u2013 Working on a laptop for hours and limited physical activity can kill your back \u2014 screen is a must!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Good Internet Cam with a clean lens<\/strong> \u2013 Because you don\u2019t want colleagues and peers on the other side to see you as a Minecraft character.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Comfy desk and chair<\/strong> \u2013 Again, you have to take care of your back.<\/li>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/remote-working-stay-effective\/perfect-work-station.jpg\" alt=\"perfect-work-station\" width=\"800\" height=\"518\"><\/figure>\n<li><strong>USB adapter<\/strong> \u2013 Your smartphone charging cable, mouse, keyboard, and other USB-powered devices will probably need some support, right?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Strong WI-FI signal<\/strong> \u2013 Duh!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Video meeting apps<\/strong> like Zoom or Microsoft Teams \u2013 It\u2019s friendly and healthy to see people from time to time, trust us.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Messaging apps<\/strong> like Slack or Whatsapp \u2013 You and your team might need it for ad hoc actions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Antivirus software<\/strong> \u2013 Some of us work on our private computers. Are you entirely sure all of your data is safe? Stay safe!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Remote Work: Company support is crucial!<\/h2>\n<p>There are several ways companies can (and probably should) support their employees during pandemic-caused remote work.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cEmployers often overlook how essential it is to export their culture to remote workers.\u201d<\/em> \u2014 <strong>Augie Kennedy<\/strong>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shipmonk.com\/\">ShipMonk<\/a><\/p>\n<p>First of all, they should make sure all of the team members have all of the equipment they need to work comfortably. If not \u2014 they deserve a $$$ bonus to buy it.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/remote-working-stay-effective\/remote-working.jpg\" alt=\"remote-working\" width=\"800\" height=\"686\"><\/figure>\n<p>Another thing is keeping the work-life balance. There\u2019s time to work, and there\u2019s time to relax \u2014 don\u2019t mix it because it will probably end badly. The European Parliament plans to establish a law that allows employees to not answer work emails, calls, and messages in their free time, without any consequences.<\/p>\n<p>On the other side, people working from home need flexibility, as some of them have kids that are also under lockdown or trouble with getting up at the crack of dawn caused by the pandemic stress.<\/p>\n<p>Employers should do in our \u201cnew normal\u201d work from home to understand people, their needs, anxieties, stressors, and any other struggles they face every day \u2014 to give them any support they need because people like to feel connected and like a part of the team.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why employers should make sure everyone is OK and knows exactly what, how, and when they need to do it.<\/p>\n<p>Group calls to celebrate successful projects, birthdays, and even weekends are also a great idea \u2014 every opportunity to meet people, even only virtually, is excellent nowadays.<\/p>\n<h2>Wrapping up<\/h2>\n<p>All we need to keep the efficient work going is following a few simple rules: <strong>company support<\/strong>, <strong>human connection<\/strong>, <strong>work-life balance<\/strong>, <strong>comfortable work spot<\/strong>, <strong>good accessories<\/strong>; basically living like the the pandemic never happened, and like we spend all of the time at home because we <em>want to<\/em>, not because we <em>have to<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>And soon everything will be back to normal, they always do.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The COVID-19 pandemic is over one year old (unhappy b-day to you, bastard!), and many companies worldwide decide to go remote. 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