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How to prepare the ideal space to work remotely from home?

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05/31/2020

Across a variety of industries and jobs, more people than ever are working from home, and this trend shows no signs of slowing with Covid-19.

What is Home Teleworking?

The term “teleworking” means that an employee has a flexible work arrangement in which they do not (always) travel to an office building. Instead, they work from a home office or other remote location. Telecommuting is also often referred to as “remote work”. Freelancers can also do this type of work.

Some telecommuters work 100% of the time and never travel to a centralized office. Others simply work remotely on a part-time basis one or more days per week or month. Telecommuting does not always mean that the employee works from home, although that is common. They can work from anywhere in the world as long as they can be productive and have adequate resources.

How to prepare for teleworking?

Physical needs

Many of us have experience working on laptops, and can connect to Wi-Fi or mobile hotspots from anywhere with ease. However, it is still necessary to think about all the physical needs of telecommuting. Planning ahead can help minimize the stress of new circumstances and reduce the number of unnecessary distractions and crises.

1. Space

Working from home requires a dedicated space that is separate from the rest of the activities you do at home, such as cooking, hanging out with your family and relaxing. Even if you don’t have the square footage to dedicate an entire room to a home office, figure out how to make a space that communicates with the rest of the house.

It can be anything from a converted closet to a corner of the living room that has a desk, chair and computer monitor. Whatever it is, setting aside space helps keep you from blurring the lines between work and life and maintain a good work-life balance.

Don’t spend too much trying to create a great office that looks like you’re at work. There are many ways to outfit your home office on a budget.

If working from your home office full time isn’t the right fit for you, many companies offer flexible workspaces for freelancers, remote workers and startups to rent a desk, cubicle or general office space in a larger building. (WORKBOX).

2. High-speed Internet access

There’s no way around it. You need high-speed Internet access to telecommute. If you don’t already have a high-speed connection at home, it’s time to upgrade. Stealing your neighbor’s Wi-Fi or relying on a mobile hotspot through your cell phone won’t cut it. Especially for high-consumption programs such as video calling and video conferencing, sending large files and more.

3. Technology

Make sure you have all the technology you need to telework successfully. In addition to a computer, you may also need a cell phone or ipad, an external computer monitor, high quality speakers, and a microphone or headset for conference and video calls.

4. Miscellaneous supplies

Beyond hardware and software, there may be other supplies you need to work from home. For example, if you need to ship something or send products or materials to a customer, how are you going to handle that errand and expense?

Think about whether you need a printer, scanner and copier or if you can go paperless.

5. Don’t forget about ambient lighting

Workspaces in companies are always thought to provide the best possible environment, whether it is ergonomics, equipment or lighting. During remote work, it can be difficult to concentrate if you don’t have the right lighting.

But if your home is small or your windows don’t let in as much light, how do you set up your space to get the ideal lighting? In practice, looking for a solution that has natural light is the main way to brighten the environment to improve productivity and concentration. If you tend to work a lot of time in front of a computer screen, staying close to a window is a good choice.

For those with a darker environment, consider using a lamp during the day. Try to avoid lighting with fluorescent lamps, especially in small rooms. Instead, choose a natural-looking light with warm tones.

6. Choosing the right desk and chair

In the work environment, tables probably already have the right structure for the job. But in the home office, this should be a point of attention.

Choosing the best desk for your environment involves the amount of space available in the area. It should be large enough to accommodate your computer and have a space to make notes or accommodate other objects.

On the other hand, when choosing the chair, even if it is not the typical office model, be sure that you will feel comfortable sitting for hours. Always choose a model that is at the right height in relation to the desk.

It is not easy to find an ergonomically suitable pair. But always leave the comfort of your space as a fundamental item to perform your work well for as long as necessary.

7. Decorate the environment with things that make you happy.

One of the benefits of telecommuting is that you can create a space the way you like it. Ultimately, productivity thrives in environments where creative thoughts come more easily.

This may mean filling the place with plants, hanging pictures around, filling shelves with books and decorative items – as well as keeping your pet next door to pamper whenever you want – don’t miss the opportunity to leave that environment with the things that make you happy!!!

8. Motivation

To telework successfully, it is essential to have a reservoir of self-motivation.

To stay motivated, identify what drives you and focus on that when you feel the need to relax.

What is your teleworking tip or advice that you want to share with us?

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