With the spread of the coronavirus forcing thousands of people to work from home for the first time, there are more opinions than ever about working from home. But at RescueTime, we are in a unique position to see the real impact in real time.
Millions of people use RescueTime to track their time, understand their productivity, and improve their focus. After analyzing our anonymous data sets, we discovered hard data on how productive people are when they work from home compared to those in an office.
Almost all companies are currently browsing unknown territory. And the last thing you need right now is the added anxiety of a new job situation.
So if your employees are working from home, there are a few things you can do to optimize your performance.
Remind yourself to talk to the team:-
While people can excel at creative tasks while working remotely, “Sharing ideas is extremely important to creativity,” says Dutcher.
Since that is more difficult when working from home, find other ways to stay in constant touch with your team, Dutcher says. For example, set reminders to send a Slack, an email, or a call at a certain time of day.
Companies Benefit:-
The obvious one is the reduced cost in office space and infrastructure. Companies that allow employees in certain functions to work from home can save 15 to 20 percent on staff costs (including salary, employee benefits, etc.), says Sasmita Mohanty, CHRO (South Asia ), Bollore International Logistics, a French conglomerate. ” There will be a difference because we are giving a level of comfort for the person who does not come to the office”
It also helps companies to manage risks. “It helps organizations be more resilient because the fully distributed nature of this model is inherently less risky and better suited to business continuity and agility,” says Gopinathan of TCS.
Working from home also allows organizations to access a diverse pool of talents, which has a positive impact on revenue and innovation. “Working from home could also help to include more women in the workforce,” says Anupam Trehan. , Director, People and Communities, Cisco India and SAARC.
Work strategically:-
You know yourself better, so try to plan your day in a way that makes sense for your work environment, Dutcher says.
For example, if you find you are less distracted by things around the house in the morning, do work tasks that seem more boring to you, he suggests. That way, you will be less tempted to get off the task.
Another option: Dutcher says he likes to do his “boring” responsibilities at the office, and then takes home his most interesting job. While the office may not be an option, you can still find ways to force yourself in a more controlled environment, he says. Perhaps it would help to establish a dedicated workspace in your home or change your workplace during the day.
Take breaks:-
According to the Airtasker survey, the most effective way for remote employees to stay productive was to take breaks (37%). The research found that office workers took shorter breaks than remote workers, although longer breaks have been shown to increase productivity. Encourage your workers to get up from time to time during the workday, especially when they are particularly exhausted or distracted, to have a healthy snack, walk around the house, call a friend, meditate, etc.
