Essential Tips : Working From Home
Work is no longer confined to the workplace
Whether this system is referred to as ‘remote’, ‘work from home’ (WFH), or ‘home based’ they are but online jobs which requires an understanding of changes in your usual routine. Now don’t be afraid of learning something new as change at this time is truly inevitable. Learn to adjust and I am very certain that you can be very productive even while working from home.
Consider these #WFH tips to enable you to smoothly adjust to this new normal:
1. Since working remote means using technologies, then you need to master the use of project management tools which assist individuals or teams to efficiently organize and manage tasks and projects;
2. Learn to adapt to the use of computerized monitoring systems such as ‘Time Tracking productivity tools which measures or tracks your speed in accomplishing your tasks by recording quantity of the mouse clicks and keyboard stroke you make . This software also ‘screenshots’ your work as well as creates online reports, and activity descriptions.
3. Master the use of ‘browser-based word processors’. This is an online ‘word processor’ which gives user the ability to create, edit, save, and access your documents from anywhere. This software allows sharing of documents, tracking changes and even revert to earlier versions while collaborating with team mates.
4. Learn to communicate using emails and team chats. Modern messaging apps have resulted in more uninhibited communications between supervisors and subordinates which results to better and collaborative output.
5. Do research on best practices from reliable Internet sources like forums, blogs and other credible sites. This will surely provide you with the knowledge about the latest trends in your field which surely you can apply in accomplishing your tasks.
6. Be sure to get a reliable and stable Internet provider. Your connection must be Ethernet, wireless is a no-no in an online job. It is also probable that employers will require you to do some ‘speed test’ to check if you can serve the purpose of working online. Your productivity is highly reliant on this as well.
7. Prepare a quiet place that is conducive to work within the confines of your home. Most employers require a work station that is free from ‘domestic distractions’ like pets making noises; children running around etc. A quiet, noise-free work environment is very necessary especially during video calls.
8. Prepare your desktop or laptop with at least 1.6 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM and 40 GB free space. A backup laptop is also important just in case problems arise (such as power outage). A good headset is also essential for scheduled meetings.
Let’s Wrap-up
These technologies utilize communication infrastructures that are both global and up 24/7. Interaction between employers and employees has become stronger while it minimized communication barriers. The uninhibited communication between supervisors and subordinates resulted to better and collaborative output.
And while distance is reduced by computers and communication, workers can now perform most of their work at home rather than in a centralized workplace. This has become very advantageous to workers as it reduced their everyday expenses, they can now work on flexible schedules and even multi-task which consequently reduced job stress and increased job satisfaction.
