{"id":10749,"date":"2020-04-16T01:22:13","date_gmt":"2020-04-16T01:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanhuboffices.co.nz\/?p=10749"},"modified":"2023-02-03T07:50:05","modified_gmt":"2023-02-03T07:50:05","slug":"remote-working-ideas-to-help-you-be-more-productive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanhuboffices.co.nz\/ideas\/remote-working-ideas-to-help-you-be-more-productive\/","title":{"rendered":"Remote Working Ideas to Help You Be More Productive"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>With the recent COVID-19 pandemic forcing many businesses to rethink how they work, the amount of <a href=\"https:\/\/urbanhuboffices.co.nz\/our-services\/virtual-office-services\/\">people working remotely<\/a> has increased dramatically. Whether this is a temporary thing, or a sign of things to come in your future working life, staying productive can sometimes be hard.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Let\u2019s face it, you\u2019ve got Netflix, pets and other family members to hang out with, and you don\u2019t even really need to get dressed. So, how do you stay productive in what feels like a pretty relaxed environment?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Set Up a Dedicated Workspace<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Firstly, setting up a quiet place to work is a must when working from home. Not every home has spare rooms that you can transform into an office, but you can still improvise. If you do have a spare room, this is the perfect opportunity to do something with it. If you can get a cheap flat-pack desk or even something second-hand, that\u2019s basically all you need. Also, of course, a chair.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>If you don\u2019t have a spare room, there may be a corner of the lounge room you can set up a desk, or even anywhere else in the house that doesn\u2019t get used as frequently. Even a couch in the garage can work! As long as you have a dedicated space that you associate with work, it can help with productivity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>When setting up any personal workspace, always remember to ensure your safety. You may be at home, but if it becomes your workplace you need to keep it ergonomic and free of risk. Consider things like keeping wires safe and out of the way, adjusting chairs for comfort and following all the guidelines you would in a normal office. You can find some government advice on this right <a href=\"https:\/\/worksafe.govt.nz\/topic-and-industry\/work-related-health\/ergonomics\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limit Distractions and Keep Focused<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Part of the idea of setting up your workspace is to limit distractions. There is a lot of temptation around the home, even if it\u2019s getting a head start on some laundry or washing the dishes. So many things can draw your attention away from work, so if you can limit those things, you\u2019re halfway there.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Even if you can\u2019t hide yourself away in a different room, make sure the TV is off, even put your phone in another room if you don\u2019t use it for work. Give yourself dedicated work time, and keep distractions at bay. Most of all, make sure you can get yourself in the right headspace for work. If you don\u2019t feel like you\u2019re working unless you\u2019re dressed up, then go for it! Make sure you\u2019re taking regular breaks to stay healthy, and do whatever you need to make sure you\u2019re switched on\u00a0and ready for work.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Schedule Your Tasks<\/h4>\r\n\r\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanhuboffices.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/schedule.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"401\" height=\"218\" \/><\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>When we\u2019re working in an office, we tend to fluidly move from one task to the next. We\u2019re there to work, so we just keep working. When working at home, this isn\u2019t always the case, because other things can get in the way \u2013 especially if you\u2019ve got children at home.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One idea is to schedule your tasks and be realistic. Use a digital calendar, or even a piece of paper to keep you focused. If you know you\u2019re going to have to stop to get snacks or lunch for the kids, schedule it in as best you can. This can prevent overestimating how quickly you can get through everything.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Technology to Your Advantage<\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Finally, make technology your best friend. With any luck, your employer will provide you with access to all the systems you need. This could include chat or messaging software, project management tools that everybody can access, or even using files that allow collaboration.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>You can access calendars, time logging apps, messaging systems, and of course trusty old email and phone calls. Everything you need for a productive remote-working life is at your fingertips \u2013 you just need to find it!<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the recent COVID-19 pandemic forcing many businesses to rethink how they work, the amount of people working remotely has increased dramatically. 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