Remote Working Tips This Spring

With a significant spike in the number of people working from home, it is vital you follow tips which will boost your productivity and help you to be as efficient as possible.

While there has been an increase in remote working in the UK in recent years, there has been a significant spike in the past month. The way we are dealing with the Coronavirus has understandably changed our lives in the short-term, but it is also likely to alter working practices in the long-term.

If you are currently working from home for the first time, regardless of whether it is a long-term solution for you or not, it makes sense to improve your circumstances as best as you can. The workstation you require depends on the work you carry out at home. An ideal workspace for one person may be completely unsuitable for another.

Therefore, you need to consider your standard workstation, and as best as you can, you should try to replicate this in your home. This is just one of the leading remote working tips we can offer if you are working from home this spring.

Create a space just for work

Depending on how much space you have at home, and what you need to do in your workspace, this may be easier for some people than others. However, creating a place in your house solely for work will pay off.

When you are in this space, you will have a mindset for work, which will boost your productivity. Also, if you have other people at home, creating a place where you work will hopefully deter them from engaging with you when you would rather work.

If you have children or pets, this may be easier said than done, but it is worth attempting to create order at home.

Schedule time for breaks

While you will likely have some distractions at home, you must ensure you create time for breaks. A scheduled break gives you something to look forward, it allows you to be active, and if you are working at a screen, it helps care for your eyes.

Ellie Wilson is the co-founder of virtual assistant service, Virtalent, and she spoke to the BBC, saying; “It's important to stand up, stretch, move around and even go for a short walk to take a break from your work and your screen. Being cooped up without stopping for a break can mean your productivity levels drop, you become more tired and less motivated to complete what you're working on.”

Try to catch up with others

If you are working from home, it is likely your colleagues are doing the same, and they may have the same challenges you face. There is a lot to be said for staying in touch with colleagues, and you should talk about more than work issues.

Scheduling a coffee break or a live video conference between colleagues can alleviate some stress while ensuring you remain in touch.

Hugo Mortimer-Harvey works remotely and he spoke to the BBC, saying; “More and more people hide behind email rather than pick up the phone and talk to colleagues and contacts. When you spend the day working on your own, actually calling people and having a conversation can be much more stimulating and indeed productive than a chain of emails.”

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