While we are a year and a half into the pandemic, the end is still quite unclear. That’s why businesses are still implementing a work-from-home setup. This is to refrain from having their workforce exposed to the virus, most especially that there are new variants that have sprung.
In line with this, each worker must cope up with the current situation. And they must know the necessary things needed to succeed in remotely working from home. Below are some of the essentials.
Have your basics complete: smart device and reliable internet.
Most of the workers are allowed to remotely work from home in two scenarios: 1.) the company or organization has the resources to provide the equipment needed by the workers, or 2.) the employee himself has such equipment.
Regardless of the case, it is imperative that the employee secure these resources as the same will be the tools he’ll be using while working from home. In terms of smart gadgets, the specifications must meet the requirements in his work. In terms of internet connection, one cannot rely on data alone since the signals can be easily altered. This is most especially true if he’ll be attending virtual meetings or conferences, if his work is real-time online collaboration, or if he uses apps or sites that require fast internet.
The good thing is that the Philippines now have various internet service providers ready to provide the much-needed reliable connections. Its newest wave is Streamtech Fiber Internet, which offers stable and high-speed internet connection from as low as PHP 1,499. You can visit its official Facebook page for more details.
Have a dedicated working area.
It is important that your body and mind do not confuse work with personal life. And one major factor is the physical working space you’re in. For instance, when you work in your bed, your body feels too comfortable that you’ll tend to get sleepy. Similarly, when you work in the living area where a family member is watching a movie or chatting with another, you’ll probably get distracted and won’t be able to focus on what you’re doing. Thus, it’s best to have a quiet space you’ll dedicate as your working station.
Set a schedule and follow it as much as possible.
At the office, there’s a specified working time. Trying to religiously follow it gives you a routine, just like your normal days of physically reporting at the office. Most importantly, it espouses work and life balance.
Consequently, success in working from home still depends on what suits your specific situation best. But securing the above essential things will keep you on the right track, and will let you be productive.