{"id":1594300,"date":"2020-03-29T16:22:01","date_gmt":"2020-03-29T20:22:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/?p=1594300"},"modified":"2025-06-12T08:03:35","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T12:03:35","slug":"everything-you-need-to-know-about-working-from-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divine.ca\/en\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-working-from-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Working From Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your alarm has gone off, a little later than most peoples.\u00a0 You hit it, get out of bed, and go make yourself a coffee and immediately check your emails<\/a>.\u00a0 You sit at a desk (AKA the kitchen table) pausing to look longingly out the window.\u00a0 You are in our new normal.\u00a0 With COVID-19, and only essential services still working in the outside world, more and more of us find ourselves working from home<\/a>.\u00a0 Some have worked from home for years, and it is no different than any other day.\u00a0 The majority of Canadians are newbies.\u00a0 Whether you need to stay motivated or are just looking for tips, we are here to help.<\/p>\n

Create a Designated Work Area<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Everyone has a different set up at home.\u00a0 Many do not have a home office<\/a>.\u00a0 If you do, use it.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t, set yourself up in the most comfortable, supportive chair that you have.\u00a0 Don\u2019t set up in front of the TV unless you don\u2019t have any other alternative.\u00a0 The goal is not to get distracted and focus on the task at hand.\u00a0 Keep the area clutter free.\u00a0 \u00a0If you have to work at the kitchen or dining room table, keep essentials close at hand like notes, pens or your chargers so that you don\u2019t have to look for them throughout the day.<\/p>\n

Professional Tip<\/strong> \u2013 Get your area set up the night before, so that when you head to your work space, you are ready to go.<\/p>\n

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Make Use of the Right Tools<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Having the right tools can make all the difference when working from home. From stable internet and noise-cancelling headphones to cloud-based apps and secure remote access, ensuring your tech setup is reliable is key to staying productive.\u00a0For example, you could explore solutions like <\/span> Go-Global does virtual app delivery<\/a>, which can help you access workplace applications from any device, making it easier to work effectively without being tied to a specific location.<\/p>\n

Professional Tip \u2013 Do a quick tech check at the start of your workday to make sure everything is running smoothly. Keeping essential tools updated and ready saves you hassle later on.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stay Disciplined by Following a Routine<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Get up at the same time that you would if you were commuting to work.\u00a0 Take a shower, get dressed even if it\u2019s in yoga pants, and be ready to start work at the same time that you normally would if you don\u2019t normally work from home.\u00a0 It sounds basic, but having a Monday-Friday routine is essential regardless of where you are working from.\u00a0 At some point, you may have to go back to working at an office.\u00a0 The transition will be easier if you keep a schedule.<\/p>\n

If you already work from home, stick to your normal schedule. Get more dressed up for video meetings.\u00a0 If you take yourself seriously, then others will too.\u00a0 Many people workout at lunchtime; keep that up whether it is a video workout or at a gym when we are no longer self-isolating.\u00a0 Following a routine will help you stay motivated and on track.<\/p>\n

Professional Tip \u2013\u00a0<\/strong>The reality now is that children or pets may cause distractions on video calls.\u00a0 If you have a partner that can help, ask them to look after the kids or Rover while you take your meeting.\u00a0 If you don\u2019t, use the mute button where possible and let the other attendees know that you may have an interruption or two.\u00a0 Everyone is in the same boat right now and will understand.<\/p>\n

Be Reasonable With Yourself<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Working from home doesn\u2019t mean working all day and all night.\u00a0 You still need to take breaks.\u00a0 Eat lunch, stay hydrated and walk around.\u00a0 You still need screen breaks.\u00a0 You may feel more isolated if you are used to working in an office environment, so \u201cschedule\u201d in time to connect with friends, co-workers and family during a designated break time or after \u201cwork\u201d.\u00a0 As tempting as it may be to do housework, do that during a designated break.\u00a0 Laundry is easy during the workday or a small clean up, but spring cleaning is not.<\/p>\n

Professional Tip<\/strong> –\u00a0Stay in touch with your co-workers if you come from a bricks and mortar office.\u00a0 Reach out if you have questions.\u00a0 You are working from home, not working alone.<\/p>\n

Set Boundaries\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Technically, if you are working from home, you can start work as soon as you get out of bed.\u00a0 Take your commute time and spend it with your family or if you are alone, read, listen to music, or cook yourself breakfast.\u00a0 Keep your workday to your usual hours.\u00a0 Shutdown at the same time you normally would.\u00a0 Use that time for self-care or to catch up with family or friends.\u00a0 Working from home doesn\u2019t mean working 24 hours.<\/p>\n

Professional Tip<\/strong> \u2013 Remind your loved ones that working from home means working and you still don\u2019t want to be interrupted during work hours.<\/p>\n

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