Ergonomic Advice

Working from home or working remotely might have its fair share of advantages such as no longer having to deal with your daily commute or no longer having to spend money on lunch and cooking food at home instead, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t pose it’s own disadvantages as well. One of the biggest problems of working from home is maintaining the same kind of focus that you have when working at the office. In this article we’ll be sharing 3 simple ergonomic tips you can use to ensure that you stay productive and on top of your work despite having to work from home.

Dedicate Space for Where You Work
When it comes to working from home, you’re no longer confined to your office cubicle or desk but that doesn’t mean you should just work anywhere! Avoid working in spaces where you rest, like your bed or your couch. Working in these spaces could lead to neck and back pain. Apart from the lack of support these spaces provide, a Harvard study  has also explained the negative psychological effect this has. They state that it’s important to create a boundary between where you work and where you relax because “you may start to feel like you’re always at work.” This means that it’ll become harder for you to eventually rest where you work as your mind will associate it with work instead of rest and relaxation. Opt instead to dedicate a space for where you’ll work.

When it comes to designing and upgrading your workspace, it seems like spending a lot of money is a must. With all sorts of amazing accessories in the market, it seems like the only way to achieve the perfect workspace is by spending a lot of money. That simply isn’t true. Having the perfect workspace is all about creating a productive environment that allows you to focus on your work, move efficiently and help you to get the work done. In this article, we’ll be exploring simple and cost-efficient ways you can upgrade your workspace. With these  top 4 tips, your space can be effortlessly perfect and efficient in no time!

Find the Right Desk

The perfect workspace starts with your desk. As the center of where you get your work done, finding the right one is the key to your productivity. And while there are many expensive office desks in the market, you don’t need to spend a lot of money to be your most productive self. Forget fancy desks that cost too much, focus on more ergonomic desks that not only help improve your focus at work but help improve your post

A DailyMail article noted that in a recent survey by the Institute of Employment Studies, there has been a 'significant increase in musculoskeletal complaints' during the quarantine period. It continued to show that “more than half of those surveyed reported new aches and pains: 58 percent in the neck, 56 percent in the shoulder, and 55 percent in the back.”

Why do the shoulders hurt? Poor posture is the culprit

Your work equipment may be limited at home. You use a regular telephone so you cradle the phone between your neck and shoulders most of the time. Or you slouch when you peer down into your laptop. These are some recipes for body ache.

When you work with poor posture, the back, neck, and shoulders suffer. This cycle of body pain can cause great distress. If the pain becomes chronic, it might lead to depression, a Cleveland Clinic article said.

If you work on a traditional desk and chair, there are limited options on how you can work nearer to your laptop to read files or write a report. The result is that you crane your neck forward and put you in a “C-position” which would put a strain on the back and surrounding muscles like the

When it comes to finding the most ideal gaming setup, it can get overwhelming to try and find the right accessories. Chances are when you’re looking to improve your gaming setup you’re bombarded with the more popular (and often expensive) upgrades like a gaming chair, headphones and various PC builds. One thing that you’ve probably never really given much thought about is your desk. But is your desk really that important to your gaming setup and overall gaming experience? In this article we’ll be exploring the importance of your desk height and if gaming desks are something worth investing in.

More than just a setup

Now when it comes to your gaming setup, it’s all about finding ways to improve your gameplay. While technical aspects like your RAM and SSDs might be your main focus, it’s going to be impossible to enjoy your brand new setup properly if you’re experiencing back pain, neck pain or even carpal tunnel. This is why apart from upgrading what makes your PC run, you should also look into how you’re stationed at your setup. Placing a priority on this isn’t just about comfort, it’s about ensuring that where you play allows you to maximize your playing experience and allows you to play long hours without resulting in horrible aches and pains. With esports finding its way to the mainstream, studies have found that more players are experiencing symptoms like back pain, carpal tunnel and even a newly coined term,

Accessories Make A Difference
When it comes to gaming, PC Gamers are on a different level. Unlike other console gamers that just need a tv and their console, PC gamers are notorious for personalizing and building their PCs to best fit their personality and overall game style. Keeping that in mind, this quick list isn’t about the PC builds themselves. Rather this list on the Core 4 Must-Haves, covers the accessories that are complete game changers for all PC gamers, no matter what kind of gameplay style or preferences they have. From improving your posture to avoid injuries to simple tools that can improve your overall gameplay, this list has the basics that every gamer should have!

The Perfect Pair: The gaming desk and the best gaming chair
This perfect pair is considered a two-in-one must-have because of how these both go hand in hand to ensure that you can play for long hours without experiencing aches and pains common to most gamers. A combination of a gaming chair and a gaming desk ensures that you are at the right position while you play. Oftentimes, gamers experience a multitude of different symptoms due to bad posture and strain. Wi

More than Just a Gaming Chair
When you think of a gaming chair, chances are you imagine a gamer intensely playing a game. Take that image out of your head and take a look at the gaming chair itself,  notice how much support it provides and just how comfortable it seems. Gaming chairs are designed for gamers who spend long hours in front of their computers and while they spend that time gaming and practicing various strategies, the amount of focus required for those long hours is comparable to what most of us working from home have to do. Who says that gaming chairs are exclusively for gamers only? In this article we’ll be exploring why you should upgrade and get a gaming chair for your home office today!

Stability & Comfort
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, as many as 80% of Americans experience back pain. Which is exactly why both stability and comfort are important factors to consider when getting yourself a new chair. When it comes to support, nearly any good quality office chair can provide you with designs that provide just that. When it

Before the pandemic came, an estimated 29 percent of American college graduates worked from home at least some of the time. With the recent changes, the number has increased dramatically.

Working from home has its pros and cons. There is zero commute time and there is more time to personally oversee domestic affairs and childcare. On the flip side, working from home can also lead to the development of bad habits that can affect the health of remote workers.

There is a possibility that remote work is here to stay. If you are one of those who are working from home, you might want to pick your health battles and reevaluate the way you work.

The dark side of working from home

Admittedly, working from home presents new challenges. This Bloomberg article cites that remote workers are now putting in three more hours at work. This redefines the concept of work-life balance as we know it.

But it doesn’t stop there. The new working pattern also brings other disconcerting effe

Office burnout is common in the actual workplace. It was even recognized by the World Health Organization as an occupational phenomenon.  

An employee who’s experiencing a burnout may exhibit a reduced efficiency and energy, lower motivation, fatigue, increased errors, irritability, migraine, and frustration. However, with no presence of an HR professional dealing with the early signs of burnout of their employees, a higher risk of burnout for most people during these uncertain times is expected.

Tips to Avoid Work From Home Burnout

1. Dress up to change the work mood

It is true that when you look good, you feel good. A study in 2012 found that clothes can affect your mood and even your productivity level. Scientific American also suggests that there are actually biological effects of wearing a nice outfit and it has positive effect on a work performance.

Another advice to prevent burnout is to wear com

Since things have gone topsy-turvy with the pandemic, you may have stayed at home longer than usual. And even if you admit it or not, your wardrobe preferences have changed too. Your attire rotation might have included sweatpants, yoga pants, or your favorite loungewear. Shoes are out of the question for some. Sound familiar? News flash: Dressing up with something presentable is important because it leads you to easily switch from home mode to work mode. 

Your clothes can set your mood for the day 

You might want to start dressing up in the morning. A 2012 study found that clothes can affect your mood and even your productivity level. Even if you are working from home, doing this task will help you establish a routine and create certainty in an otherwise uncertain period. Besides, when you look and feel good, you will certainly have more confidence as you face your clients, boss, or colleagues during a virtual meeting. 

Since you do not have to comply with any dress code, you can start experimenting with your look too. Go shop for new items that will complement your new lifestyle. Rediscover your love for vintage clothes, if you will. If athleisure is your cup of tea, head to your favorite sports brand’s e-commerce site. 

Adjusting to the remote work setup can be grueling for some. The fortune.com article penned by Sheryl Sandberg, the COO of Facebook, cites that majority of women are now doing “double double shift” as they balance work with parenting, taking care of parents, and overseeing the majority of domestic work. If you are in the same situation, daily life can rob you of happiness.

But a change in perspective can make the difference. Addressing your small wins can boost your energy and mood, thereby affecting your productivity level at work. This is also an extra step to ensure that your mental wellbeing is protected amid the pandemic hubbub.

Your minor milestones are important

According to Harvard Business Review, finding purpose and meaning in your work is significant to boost motivation. But in the grand scheme of things, small consistent steps “can accumulate into excellent execution”.  Addressing small victories will enable you to make progress as you adjust to your situation.

Some ways to celebrate small wins during remote

In the time of social distancing, Zoom has become the platform that kept people together. But too much time or familiarity with the platform can also breed contempt or Zoom fatigue, as they call it. Here’s the deal: Zoom calls may still be around for a long time. A CNBC article writes that remote working is here to stay even when the economy reopens.  

It will be hard to avoid Zoom meetings since they are the backbone of enterprise communication. But how about putting a spin on subsequent Zoom meetings? Little tweaks might just put the fun back to an otherwise stale and ordinary office Zoom meeting. You can try to elicit a good laugh from your peers because humor is still important amid these uncertain times.

Tips to make Zoom meetings fun

The best feeling in the world is being able to work from home with our dearly beloved pets. Imagine the relief of spending a lot of time with these fur babies, and at the same time, earning at the comfort of our own home. According to a study, surrounding yourself with furry friends can improve employee retention, enhance, employee health, increase productivity, and positive bottom-line results.

However, to balance your time at work, your choice, without neglecting our pets, here are some work-from-home guide on how to work from home as a paw-parents.

Potty train them first thing in the morning

It’s not always fetch time with your pets, isn’t it? You also can’t spend most of your time mopping the floors because you forgot to potty train them. Here’s how to deal with it:

If you’re a new in this paw parenting world, don’t worry! We’ve all been there.

• Keep your pet on a regular feeding schedule and take them out to eliminate first thing in the morning and then once every 30 minutes to an hour – even after meals or when he wakes from a nap. And this might take some time, put your pet to the same spot each time to do his business because the scent he left there will prompt him to go.
• Don’t forget to give them treats when they eliminate outside. Gently pat them on a head and say “good boy” or call them by their name.

Schedule them for grooming

If you can schedule a vet or grooming appointment, then that’s good, however, if you have tons of workload to do at home, then set aside some time to groom them by yourself. Depending on your dog’s hair length, activity, and

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the difference between sanitizing and disinfecting is dependent on the substances you use to clean and the effect it has on germs and the surfaces/objects you clean. Sanitizing is when you decrease the number of germs on objects and surfaces to a safe level. Disinfecting on the other hand, completely kills germs through the use of chemicals such as bleach and other tough chemicals. Although disinfectants might be the best option when it comes to the spread of disease, when it comes to cleaning, tough chemicals such as bleach may be harmful when you’re trying to cleaning objects such as children’s toys or food packages. The best way to know whether to sanitize or disinfect something is by asking yourself 3 simple questions regarding the space/objects you’re cleaning, the products you’re using and the people interacting with what you’re cleaning. By reading through this q

This set up might be new for some but in the United States companies are practicing telecommuting since the 1990s. Some companies like AT&T, IBM, and others find that this alternative workplace help them retain their most talented employees who require a more flexible working hours.

If you’re new to this work from home set up, here are some do’s and don’ts to start you off.

Do’s

Dedicate a space as your home office

Every home is different but no matter how small or spacious your house is, you need to dedicate a home office space wherein you can stay productive. You can decorate this space with small office accessories so you can still feel that you’re an office worker. That feeling is very important to keep you motivated to finish all your tasks for the day.

You can use regular house equipment like table and chair for your home office but you can also upgrade to a more ergonomic set up to be feel comfortable.  Sit-stand desks can help you alleviate back pain and lower your risk of gaining weight. This set up helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle while working from home.

So how come this set up becomes so tiring? DigiDay said in a report that because of the situation all interactions are now happening online, more specifically in an app called Zoom. Some companies also tend to over-communicate with their employees by scheduling numerous virtual meetings in a day that could have just been an email or phone call. Sometimes you also can’t escape calls from friends and family. This creates the “feeling of tiredness, anxiousness or worry with yet another video call” that leads to exhaustion according to USA Today.

How to avoid Zoom fatigue?

Trying to avoid this virtual exhaustion can make your life easier and your mind happy. Here are some cheats to overcome it:

1. Use your mobile phone sometimes when participating in a virtual meeting. It can give you allowances to roam around the room or check the garden or even scribble something in your notebook while being in the meeting. You can also try using under desk bikes in your home office to keep your immun

Based on a survey conducted in 2019, working from home can lead to working longer hours for most employees, all so that they can prove that they can be productive despite being outside the office. Taking this into consideration plus the looming anxiety of ensuring business continuity during a global pandemic, you might be overexerting yourself.  And while keeping yourself productive is important, no good can come from a burnt out employee; you shouldn’t have to go through that and your company definitely won’t benefit from it.

While there are a multitude of sources explaining what you can do in a work from home environment, there’s one simple tip you can easily apply today that could make all the difference: Take Your Break. Although spending time away from your work might seem like the opposite of productivity, studies have found that taking intermittent breaks throughout the day actually keeps you more productive throughout the day. Researchers observed that following a productive break, employees were able to jump back into their tasks seamlessly; they didn’t stop to check their social media or get distracted by checking their emails. The key was when these employees felt fatigue from work, they’d take short breaks where they completely separated themselves from work. What this does is allow employees to refr

If back exercises don’t work to alleviate the unbearable pain in your back, then you’ll need another alternative – perhaps incorporating work and workout together. Now that doesn’t sound like much of a bad idea, isn’t it? According to a study, women aged 50 and above who spend sitting most of the time are more susceptible to developing symptoms of cardiovascular disease, and that goes even with the younger generation due to an unhealthy lifestyle. If you really care for your heart, then a conscious effort, from the way you eat and allotting time for exercise would be of great help.

With more employees having to embrace the work-from-home setup, there is more time to take care of their overall health. Since a sedentary lifestyle has a negative effect on our health, we’ll give you seven simple standing desk workout you can do while working at a standing desk.

 1. March in Place

The road to a he

Now that more and more states are slowly opening up, chances are you’ve heard the term the ‘New Normal’, if you’re feeling overwhelmed and unsure about what’s to come, have no fear, we’re all new to this. Coping with the New Normal is all about accepting that things aren’t going to go back to the way they were before the world went on lockdown. Economies are struggling, majority of jobs are now done remotely and social distancing practices are still very much in place. But, what does this mean for you and your work? With companies like Google and Amazon extending work from home arrangements till later this year, it’s clear that companies are changing with the times and are trying to find new ways to adjust to the New Normal. Chances are you’ll be forced to be more flexible in terms of nearly every aspect of your life, not just work. With this sudden need to cope and adjust quickly, how can you ensure that you aren’t left behind and on top of your game? With these 3 simple ideas we hope to provide you with some advice that could give you a little peace of mind and hopefully a healthier outlook on what’s to come.

Manage Your Expectations

With things quickly changing and evolving each day, you might find yourself a little overwhelmed. The reality of it is, a big part of adjusting to the New Normal is about letting go and starting fresh, letting go of the past and taking an initiative to move forward. When we say you’ve got to manage your expectations, we mean that you have to get used to things being different. From the nearly non-existent post-quarantine nightlife in Japan to proposed one way sidewalks in

Ever since the work-from-home trend started, most people have no clue regarding the basic needs and the right setup to keep them productive all day long – which includes creating their DIY standing desks as a temporary solution. Well, if you’re reading this and you find yourself working in a DIY standing desk right now, then maybe, now’s the time we can help you consider a better alternative to help you work more effectively and efficiently at home.

DIY standing desks are life-saver! No doubt. These are a great idea especially if you feel like recycling and you feel creative in making one. It is also a great option for people who are in a tight budget and are having second thoughts on buying a not-so cheap standing desk online.

However, there are downsides of using these DIY standing desks if you intend it on using it for a long time. In this article, we’ll thoroughly discuss the disadvantages of DIY Standing Desk, and why you should opt for an ergonomic height adjustable desk frames.

Problems Faced When Using A DIY Standing Desk

1.       Instability

Imagine using an iron stand as

Often times when working from home, we often forget to give ourselves a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday office work. Just like your life in the office, it’s important to ensure that you get a proper amount of rest. Dedicate an hour for your lunch break and disconnect and add in 15-minute breaks in the morning and the afternoon to help boost your motivation. When we’re too focused on work, we risk putting our physical and mental health at risk. A useful life hack would be to try and relieve tension from your day to day stress with the use of healthy massagers. Improve your blood circulation to help ease pain that may be caused by muscle tension and fatigue. By taking care of yourself, you invest in your ability to do work in the long run. Also remember that you should never feel guilty for resting or taking, a healthy body and mind is the key to productivity.  

Stay active

The isolation that working from home brings often has us watching TV and living generally sedentary lives. Now more than ever, the need to stay active seems more impossible and elusive. Keeping yourself active is important not only for your physical health but your mental health too. Try incorporating simple stretches throughout the day to help improve your posture and your energy levels. For people looking take their fitness to the next level, a

Although these top tools serve as our favorites, always remember that the key to productivity is customizing your home work space to work for you. Ensure that your work space is optimized to fit your needs. Whether you’ve got a small space you’re hoping to maximize or looking for a way to stay active and healthy, there’s definitely something in this list that’s perfect for you.

Top Tool #1: Space saving tools  

When it comes to increasing productivity, having to work with the space that you already have is a huge part of staying productive. Transform your workspace and convert your boring old desks with the use of standing desk converters. If you’re new to the concept of office ergonomics, you’re in for a treat. A standing desk converter can be placed on multiple surfaces and is an efficient way for you to maximize your workspace. Depending on your needs you can opt for an affordable portable desk converter or even a fully motorized electric workstation. Whatever you choose, one thing is certain, these desk converters can help provide you better support and fle

Now that offices have moved to homes and the line between your professional and personal life has blurred, is work-life balance even more unattainable now? Based on a survey conducted in 2019, people who work remotely often feel like they’re working more hours and are prone to higher levels of stress and anxiety. Ultimately the goal is achieving balance and now that the world is in lockdown, that could be the key to your sanity.

So what can you do to try and achieve work-life balance? Here are 5 simple tips that could help you find your way towards equilibrium.

Keep your personal and professional life separate 

When it comes to working from home it’s important to ensure that where you work and where you rest are two separate spaces. By separating these two spaces you can avoid feeling unmotivated while working or feeling restless while trying to relax. If you’re working with a limited amount of space try using standing desk converters to transform your work space. Not only can you move it from one surface to another, you can also easily convert your workspace from a standing to a sitting position, allowing you to improve your posture and energy levels. Creating a space that helps you physically separate both work and life allows you to work towards a far better balance in life.   

Remember to rest and disconnect

With the current global climate it’s important to keep updated with the news. Sometimes however we forget the importance of disconnecting and reconnect with the things that matter. Now that you’re working from home try considering scheduling your lunch break and truly take a break from your office work. Your midday break is important for you to have energy for the rest of the day. It’s

Working from home is something practiced in a number of industries. To put things into perspective, let’s take a look at survey conducted in 2019 by the cloud infrastructure company, Digital Ocean. They found that majority of their remote tech employees felt burnt out. With a whopping 82% of employees feeling stressed and overworked, it comes to no surprise that deteriorating mental health is a risk for many. At the root of this, 52% stated that they are working longer hours and 40% felt the need contribute more than their office counterparts. Stress, long hours and eventual burnout can lead to mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.

If you’re feeling this way, remember that you aren’t alone. Here are a few tricks you can use to help you combat the challenges of maintaining your mental health while working from home.   

Indulge in self-care

 Weather it’s reaching out to a mental healthcare professional or something as simple as eating healthy, remembering to take time to take care of yourself can ultimately make you more productive. Self-care might seem like an escape from productivity but it’s actually the key to it. A healthy body leads to a healthy mind and that goes both ways. When we say ‘indulge’, we really mean take as much as you can get and grow from it. It isn’t about excess; it’s about allowing yourself to love you a little better.

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So what's the solution? There has to be one, right? I obviously can't expect you to work slouched over your desk. Yes, there's a solution. Get a standing desk converter or just a regular height adjustable desk. That way you'll be able to stand and work with your desk at your upright height. I would recommend you get a desk like the Electric Height Adjustable Standing Desk of Flexispot. It has quick and smooth movement, so switching from sitting to standing positions is never difficult, it has an advanced all in one keyboard that allows you save your favorite sitting and standing heights, and it als

New York is now leading with the most number of coronavirus cases than any country. Gov. Cuomo, on Saturday, announced that the legal authority of his NY ON PAUSE order will be extended through June 6 by executive order but not the initiative itself. Since the big apple attracts 60 million tourists a year and acts as the entry point to America for many travelers, this means the virus has already spread out even before a lockdown was implemented.

It was until March 16 when New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the closure of public schools, bars, and restaurants. It was followed by an order of closure for all non-essential businesses, and residents to stay at home a week later on March 22 as per Governor Cuomo.

This means that until a cure is developed or the curve has flattened, working from home and staying at home is likely to last longer.

How to prepare for Work From Home extension

Since Cuomo still hasn’t decided how long it would extend the stay-at-home order, here are some ways on how to make your work at home set up more manageable.

1. Choose where to set up your workspace

In our recent article titled “(insert title of Top Trending Home Office Designs)”, it was mentioned that providing a unique and relaxing space to work can boost productivity and will help you get rid of unnecessary distractions to get things done on time. However, there are different types of work from home people who only get productive anywhere they prefer – depending on their mood.

You can either set up in your room for privacy, in the kitchen so you can

Cable management is just as important as setting up all the office tools. Simply put, cable management is sorting out the cables and wires and keeping them out of sight with an accessory. A step forward would be establishing which cable belongs to a gadget since it can be confusing and time-consuming to figure out what cord goes where.

You can just imagine a workspace with all the cable clutter! It is an eyesore and a safety hazard since anyone can trip on the lines anytime. We just never know what happens so it is best to be proactive in this area. Some people put cable management on the bottom of the to-do list in organizing an office but putting this in the priority list is going to be beneficial at the end of the day.

The Advantages of Cable Management

•  Let us give you more reasons why pouring in extra time and energy for cable management is important:Workplace safeness is of the essence. Putting the safety of everyone who comes into your office space is crucial. Especially if you work at home and your kids frequently visit your office, then this is an important matter that must be attended to immediately. Your kid might run or trip over the cords and that might cause havoc in your office. While playing, It is no laughing matter when someone falls into an accident because of disorderly cords and wires, especially when it could have been avoided in the first place with cable management practices. It pays to hide the wires in places with high foot traffic with the right product like

For the most part, an

In these unprecedented times, staying connected to people has become more important than ever. Remote working has exploded into the limelight of work culture almost overnight, and the switch hasn't been easy. Of course, switching to working from home can be made easier if you've got some ergonomic furniture (like a standing desk), a space to work from, and some peace and quiet, but it's far from being the most comfortable situation.

However, there's a bigger problem with remote working. And that's the loss of company culture, or better still, the lack of communication between colleagues. If you're facing such problems at work, these few tips can help you communicate easier with your colleagues and coworkers.

Use Your Commute Time

Yes, it's true, you now work at home, so you no longer have to spend time on the way to work. But that doesn't mean you should just roll out of your bed and start replying emails. No, use that time to do something with a coworker. It could be through texting, a phone call or video messaging. Those few minutes in the morning spent chatting will help you regain the conversations that are now lost because of remote working.

Make Video Compulsory

A lot of companies already do this, so it may sound like a drag. But you have to make video communication compulsory. This is especially important as there will be no in-person communication for a long time. When communicating through texts and phone calls, important verbal cues are missed. That's why it's important that official meetings are done through video conferencing.

Silent Video Group Chat

In an office setting, you're often working side by side with others, even when you do not c

More time in the house means more time for mom entertaining her family using any presentable and eco-friendly charcuterie board set which are available in amazon. This may come with a concealed pull-out drawer to make the serving more per

Avoid being sedentary. Get up and move for a few minutes every hour. Even better, use a height adjustable desk to switch up your body position while you work. Proper posture for standing work is similar to that of seated work – just bring your legs into alignment with the head, neck and spine.

Exercises to Relieve Back Pain

The focus of many of these exercises if strengthening the core, so they’re beneficial for anyone. Even if you aim for correct posture, back pain can still creep in. Try these back exercises at home to heal, recover and strengthen.

-Partial Crunch

For partial crunches, lie on the floor with knees bent and feet flat. Use your hands to support the back of your neck, or cross your arms over your chest. Inhale, and

Knowing that the day will only get easier, tackling the hardest part of a project at the beginning of the day can be a useful strategy. It can also help to break down a large, overwhelming project into the smallest tasks possible and then start to complete them in order. Making prog

One advantage of remote work is that it can allow for a bit more flexibility. For many office workers, it doesn’t necessarily matter at which hours the work is completed – just that it is. Maybe you catch up on some work at night after the kids are in bed, but you know that you can’t necessarily expect a response to an email at 9:00pm. While allowing flexibility is helpful, especially in these unprecedented times, it may be beneficial to have a period during the day where everyone on the team is expected to be online – say, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The early birds and the night owls will both be available for any meetings scheduled during this time, and team members will know they can count on reasonably timely responses from coworkers within this window.

Reading email and other communications in a timely manner.

On the subject of timely responses, it’s all the more crucial while working remotely to keep a close eye on incoming emails, chat messages and other forms of communication. Remote workers don’t have the ability to just pop into a coworker’s office to ask a quick question, and managers don’t have the advantage of seeing employees physically at their desks.

Being responsive helps workflow and builds tru

Over the past several months, many employees with office jobs have started to work remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This comes with changes and challenges, one of which is the lack of easy access to an IT team who can solve network issues and ensure home network security. The problem is compounded by reports that “hackers and scammers have been using the coronavirus pandemic plaguing the globe to carry out cyberattacks.” For those workers who have access to sensitive information and confidential data from their companies, home network security is all the more vital. Avoid becoming a victim of opportunistic hackers by using these tips to set up a secure network for your home office.

1. Install a network firewall.

Fortunately, this tip should be easy to implement for most, as wireless routers have a built in firewall for security. It’s not always turned on by default, so ensure yours is switched on. This, combined with the built-in firewalls provided by Windows (as well as your security software), is enough for most set-ups to offer thorough data protection.

2. Back up your data.

There are several options available to you for secure data back-up:

-Back up to an external drive such as a USB hard drive using Windows’ File History or Backup feature, or Apple’s Time Machine feature. This method has the advantage of being inexpensive, but it doesn’t eliminate vulnerability to physical danger such as fire or robbery.

-Back up data over the internet using a subscription service. Often this costs

Some people simply make use of an ordinary wooden desk and a chair for their offices. That may be useful, but it is certainly not stylish. What's stylish is a workstation, and a great example is the MonitorStand Workstation from Flexispot. The workstation comes with designer accessories, USB charging spot, and it is very easy to install. That's not all. The UV sterilization of the workstation will sterilize your phones, stationery, face masks, and other items. This will help to keep them safe and sterile at all times.

Lightning

The kind of light you use in your home office can transform the space from a drab looking cubicle to open space for productive work. That's you need to pay attention to it as much as you can. Adequate lighting not