How To Work From Home: 13 Tips For Telecommuting

HOW TO WORK FROM HOME The world may be on shutdown, but the businesses are not. Remote working is the new trend that has taken the corporate world by storm, in these times of crsis. Telecommuting or work from home can be hugely rewarding as it helps in, Maintaining your productivity Creating a work-life balance Nurturing your business relationships Lessening the distractions around you 77% % of remote employees say that they're more productive when working from home." Emple is lower than in companies that don't offer that option.2 turnover in companies that allow remote work 25% ( 13 TIPS FOR TELECOMMUTING 01 Create and Follow A Schedule Working from home can be daunting and monotonous at times since you don't have anyone to interact with. Don't sit for long hours continuously. Take frequent 10-15 minutes break to maintain your productivity. Dress Up Nicely, Ditch Those PJ's 02 Pretend as if you are actually going to the office. Don't start working in your pajamas. Set up a professional mindset as well as an apt environment for yourself. 03 Get The Right Technology Install the required apps and software you need to works moothly from home. Get the software to conduct team meetings, manage your project and time. Check-In With Your Co-Workers 04 Keep in constant touch with your team members through various channels. Maintaining communication with your co-workers is important for your mental health and the business' productivity. 05 Maintain A To-Do List Plan and prioritize your tasks. Create a To-Do list to strategize all the work that you have to do. Also, use a calendar to mark essential submission dates. Work In An Office Like Setup 06 Get out of your comfort zone and build a professional workspace with a table, chair, and your laptop. Working in bed may seem comfortable, but it will actually decrease your productivity 07 Take Frequent Breaks Working from home can be daunting and monotonous at times since you don't have anyone to interact with. Don't sit for long hours continuously. Take frequent 10-15 minutes break to maintain your productivity. Listen To Soft, Calm Music 08 Plug your earphones in and turn on some calm and soothing music. You can use apps like Spotify to choose from a wide range of focus and productivity music. 09 Keep Away From Social Media Social media can be a real "time killer" if not used carefully. Mindlessly using social media during work can cause distraction and reduce your productivity significantly. Use Time Management Apps 10 If you struggle to complete your work in time, then start using time management apps to track the time you spend on each task. Then reschedule and rework your plan of action accordingly. 11 Enjoy Your Flexibility The biggest pro of working from home is the flexibility it brings along. So, have a flexible work routine and enjoy your work. Schedule and prioritize your tasks accordingly. Step Outside In A While 12 Don't sit at a place continuously for long hours. Open the windows to let sunlight in and take some time throughout your day to go outside to boost your creativity. 13 Use Different Apps To Your Advantage Use productive apps like cloud-based Google Calendar, slack, and content management apps. REFERENCES - 1- https://www.cosocloud.com/press-releases/connectsolutions-survey-shows-working-remotely- benefits-employers-and-employees 2- https://www.smallbizgenius.net/by-the-numbers/remote-work-statistics/#gref www.callcenterhosting.com CallCenter Hosting