Make Remote Working, Work For You
One thing is clear over the last year or two, flexible working practices and remote working are here to stay. With the onslaught of Covid19, working from home forced many employers to shut their offices and force their employees to work remotely, but the truth is that working from home has been a viable alternative for many people and was already on the rise. Employers had already realised that in many situations employees could still be focused and productive when they weren’t in the office. Remote work also has some clear and positive advantages for employees.
Benefits When Working From Home – WFH
1. Less Time Spent Commuting
This is one of the most immediate and stand out benefits for many Irish workers. Rising house prices have forced many people out of the main urban areas and into the commuter belt. It is quiet normal to spend around 2 hours travelling to work and the same when returning home. Saving 3-4 hours per day on the commute time can have a major impact on your available free time, not to mention the reduction in stress that traffic can cause.
2. Better Work/Life Balance
Working remotely can allow you to remain productive within the hours when you feel the most innovative, so you can plan for the right amount of task time, and accommodate basic needs. Whether you need to drop the kids to school, attend an online fitness class, being there when you need work done to your home or just running some errands, they are all easier to balance when you work from home.
3. Cost Savings
People who work remotely can save thousands of euro per year. Think of all the costs associated with going to the office…. petrol, car maintenance, parking fees, suits, a separate wardrobe for work, eating lunch out and many more items, can all be eliminated or reduced, putting that money directly in your pocket.
4. Work & Live Anywhere
Technology is currently at the level that allows anyone to work from anywhere. As long as there is a good WiFi connection and you are able to finish your work at the same high level and communicate with the other members of your team, then it is not necessary to live within a certain distance to the office and you can pretty much set up your home office anywhere.
5. Set Up Your Office How You Want it
You can customise your office to exactly how you want it. From office furniture like a desk and chair to suit your needs, to decorating the space to suit your personality, the choices are up to you. You can also choose from our garden room/ home office range to get the type of space to suit your requirements.
Some Essential Tips When Working From Home
Working from home can be a great way to improve many areas across your life, so setting yourself up in the correct manner, in the right physical location and with the correct mindset, will ensure you avoid any potential pitfalls.
– #1 Work at the same time everyday, with a strict schedule
Try to work at the same time every day. Start the day like you would, if you were going into a a regular office. This will ensure better time management and will keep you focused. A proper schedule you can save a lot of time, which you can spend, on things you want to do.
– #2 Have a Separate work area
While you work at home, you need to separate your work area from your living quarters from the very beginning. The best way to do this is with a home office garden room, but at the very least separate your phone and the computer into a partial alcove of your living area or other part of your house.
– #3 Try to Limit distractions:
Keep your children away from your working place. Avoid visitors, neighbors, relatives and friends while working. While you are “at home”, you are generally not available for casual call in’s. Set your boundaries early.
– #4 Take a break:
Decide a particular time to take breaks. During this time you can go for a short walk, get a cup of tea/coffee or even spend a little time with your family. Regular breaks always keeps the mind fresh.
– #6 – Work in a network:
As you are working from home you might not have any colleagues or people reporting to you. So it is good to utilize the working networks. This will allow you to get to know people who are working on the same things as you. You can get socializing opportunities within this network.
– #7 – Enjoy your weekends:
Working from home should never alter the work life balance. You have to give yourself time to switch off and the inclination can be to jump on your phone or computer, just to check an email. A proper break is necessary for every person even if they are working from home and not commuting to work everyday.
– #8 – Ensure You Get Regular feedback:
Ask for a regular feedback from your clients, your boss or company that you are working with. This will help you recognize your mistakes and keep you motivated for improvements.
– #9 – Focus on the goals:
Work with your clients to identify a clear goal and objective. Work in a planned way to meet that goal. Staying organised having clear tasks will help working from home, work for you.
Design your own workspace
There are clear benefits to working from home and having the the right environment to work in. We can help you to hit the sweet spot between in-office and working from home with our amazing spaces. Commute when you want, break when you want, keep your productivity up and your stress levels down.
The talented team at SelfContained.ie only works with the best materials. Our staff members produce consistent results and offer reliable work ethics on every project they work on. Get in touch now and get the work from home solution to suit your budget and requirements.