Article by Chelsea Lamb

 

In the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, many employees shifted from working in an office to working at home as a safety precaution. But adjusting to telecommuting can be difficult if you’re used to working with your usual team in person! While working remotely can allow you to boost your productivity, it can also be hard to get used to this new arrangement. These resources will help you pull together a home office, adapt to your remote work schedule, and even capitalize on your talents to develop a side hustle.

 

Establish a Home Office

 

Trying to work at your kitchen table will quickly become uncomfortable and messy, so if you want to produce high-quality work from home, you’ll need to set up your own office.

 

• Furnish a spare room with a desk, chair, storage tools, and anything else you need to create a comfortable home office.
• Consider hooking up dual monitors so that you can work more efficiently and won’t have to switch between tabs for different tasks.
• Avoid letting clutter pile up by making it a point to tidy up your desk on a daily basis.

 

Impress Your Employer

 

When you’re working remotely, you’ll need to make a strong effort to stay on top of communication. Here’s how to chat with your team uninterrupted.

 

• Keep your email inbox organized so that you don’t miss any crucial messages from your team.  
• With apps like Slack, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams, you’ll be able to communicate with your boss, coworkers, and clients throughout the workday.
• Find ways to keep your children occupied and out of your hair while you’re in your office!

 

Making Extra Income

 

If you’re already working from home, you might be curious about taking on a remote side hustle that will allow you to enjoy some more wiggle room in your budget.

 

• Spend some time thinking about how you could market your skills to bring in additional cash for your household.
• Whether you’re an expert on Expensify, SEO, or social media management, you could advertise yourself as a freelancer on online job boards.
• When you’re reaching out to clients or applying to part-time remote jobs, make sure to include a persuasive cover letter!

 

After spending years working in an office, you might feel a little lost when you begin working from home. But over time, you’ll get used to your new routine, and you’ll start to appreciate the perks. As a remote employee, you’ll be able to personalize your workspace, skip the commute, and spend more time with your family!

 

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