New technologies have revolutionized the working environment. Not only are we seeing the emergence of new professions, but we are transforming existing ones. Work has crossed the boundaries of the traditional office. Today, due to the growing need for measures to telework in order to ensure business continuity, remote working has become a key element.
Like other smart working modalities, teleworking, telecommuting or remote working not only allows more flexibility in terms of presence, but also in terms of working hours. For professionals, it is increasingly easy to coordinate work and personal life, or work and study. But at the same time, a difficulty is generated for companies: the management of remote teams.
In the previous post, we talked about A company's requirements for its employees to be able to telework. Because many companies have found themselves needing to start working remotely when they never have before, we have compiled the keys to working productively and efficiently without losing motivation.
5 Keys to making teleworking productive
1. Discipline and Habits
Teleworking from home allows greater freedoms than face-to-face work in a company. But it is advisable that it is faced with the same habits as an activity outside the home. That is, it may seem very comfortable to get to work in pyjamas and a robe, but ideally, as you say José Ramón Ubieto PardoThe aim of the UOC's Psychology and Educational Sciences Department is for you to manage as if you were going to travel to the company or companies you work for. There may be no more suits or ties, but showering, dressing and eating breakfast before facing the task will generate a greater professional disposition.
2. Counting a workspace
Working in the bedroom or kitchen is not a good idea. Clutter or the association of ideas with other duties can distract us. This second key will depend on the size of one's home, but it does not seem very productive to face the daily task from the bedroom bed or on the dining table. If you have an extra room for teleworking it will be easier to create your own space or a small office that is as comfortable and private as possible, says Alberto Gavilán, director of Adecco Staffing HR.. One must bear in mind that a good number of hours will be spent in that space and that this place will allow one to avoid particular distractions that will have an impact on one's daily work.
3. Stable Schedule
Setting strict schedules and habits is another basic issue in establishing a daily routine when teleworking. In this sense, it is advisable to set the alarm clock in advance, take a shower and eat breakfast before starting. Just as if we had to leave the house. Discipline, as Ubieto says, is also important when it comes to starting work, as it will be crucial to plan ahead for the tasks and tasks that need to be dealt with every day. Any relaxation in the schedule can mean a loss of productivity, no matter how lazy one may be before getting down to business. The same happens when the worker has to finish his daily activity and, in this way, avoid incurring in many more hours dedicated to work than if he goes to the office or company.
4. Socializing and Resting
Maintain contact with colleagues. Even if we don't see them every day, there are many ways to have a fluid relationship with your colleagues: meet for lunch, talk on social networks, work in person some days, etc. Taking short breaks to eat or stretch your muscles is also a good practice. When teleworking, contractures can appear if we are in the same position for a long time. Similarly, we have the right to stop for a few minutes to get our strength back. And although socializing is good, we should limit the use of social networks because, when we work alone and from home, the temptation to consult social networks is greater.
5. Regular Exercise
Not to lead a sedentary life. If we work from home and we don't go out much, we are exposed to health problems. So, before or after work, make it your goal to exercise. We are not aware of how much our mind depends on the steps we take to go to the office. It is essential that we compensate for that effort and do even a small 15-minute routine daily.
Are you ready to telework?
Taking into account these habits and following them constantly will bring us many benefits, both mental and physical, to face the working day in a more productive way. With these tips you can put a little order in your body and mind, which will thank you by being more focused on your work. Another important factor is to have tools for remote work and spaces for the performance of collaborative work and objectives. If you still do not have them, contact us so that we can inform you about the existing tools.
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