working from home
5 golden rules when working from home
- Don't be late.
A report from CareerBuilder found that 23% of employees are late to work at least once a month – and, when working from home, that number is bound to be much higher. It’s important to remember that working from home isn’t code for Netflix and a beer - maintain that professional mindset at all times.
- Clean your workstation.
The average workstation actually has around 400 times more bacteria than your toilet seat – so giving it a clean every day is a must. Harrold also explained that maintaining order on your desk is the key to a productive mindset. Setting up a comfortable and practical home office is the ideal way to get yourself into a work frame of mind.
- Keep distractions to a minimum.
A report from Udemy found that 75% of employees are distracted when working - with a further 16% admitting to constantly being distracted. Working from home, it might be tempting to put Sky News on – but try to resist the urge and focus.
- Don't bow to children and pets.
Three in four workers (73%) with children under 18 in the household believe the stress and strain of 2020 – from the COVID-19 pandemic to social and political unrest – are starting to take a toll on their work performance, according to a study from The Workforce Institute at HR tech firm Kronos.
“If you have children or pets around, they can take up your time and distract you from the work at hand,” explained Harrold. “It is difficult not to give them the time they need but try to give the children activities/projects to keep them entertained. Maybe during your lunch break, you can take the dogs for a walk as this will help them want a rest in the afternoon.”
- Dress professionally
A report from Hive found that 60% of employees are more productive when their organizational dress code is relaxed - however, that’s not a carte blanche to dress inappropriately.
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