COVID-19 is rapidly changing how businesses operate, businesses across the globe have now started operating on a work from home model
- The Right Equipment: Make Sure you have required Technology, Equipment, ways to connect with others, reliable Internet service to support your work
- Check equipments and cables regularly
- Ensure plugs are intact and no exposed wires
- Ensure the company equipment is only used for business purposes
Set up a functional work space: An effective work space is essential to stay on track and get things done. It is inefficient to set up and break down your work space every day. It should be a place where you are least likely to be interrupted
- Ensure you can sit comfortably.
- Ensure you have everything you need within your reach.
- Ensure work space is kept clear and free of obstacles or any tripping hazards.
- Ensure the work space is well lit and has a comfortable temperature.
- Ensure the screen is at your right eye level and there manage the light reflections on your screen to reduce eye strain
Stay Focused : With no colleagues or managers around to check in on you, it’s easy to become distracted. Thus, to be effective at work, one needs to keep focused
- Set working hours for yourself
- Motivate yourself
- Minimize distractions
- Control your social media usage
- Be clear on your goals, priorities, deliverables and responsibilities
- Track your progress
- Manage your time
Be Connected: Although you may not be able to see people you work with, ensure you are well connected with colleagues
- Find appropriate time to check-in with management and colleagues.
- Make sure your calendars are updated regularly with your availability and contact information.
- Take virtual tea breaks with your colleagues.
- Talking on the phone helps convey the tone of voice and body language.
- Communicate any problems you encounter immediately with your manager, IT, HR or the concerned team
Balance your Work and Life: It is essential that you continue to maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Establish a routine
- Get up at the usual time
- Get dressed and eat breakfast as you normally would
- Prepare your day and breaks/snacks/lunch in between your working hours
- Meditate and Exercise (Indoor exercises such as jumps, squats, sit ups etc. within your capabilities)
- Relax your mind by reading/ writing stuff you like.
- Remember to support others and chat with your neighbor
- Connect with your family and friends
