Working from home has long been seen as something that was a very unusual opportunity and not everyone if many, would have the opportunity to try out such a wonderous sounding thing.

Prior to the global pandemic of COVID-19, working from home was merely a dream job, and one of those things that people boasted about online and made you wonder whether it was possible and worth it, or whether signing up to one was going to actually be legitimate.

Once the pandemic was in full swing, business had no other option than to move large cohorts of staff into a work-from-home model, allowing them continuation of business in a time where a lot of uncertainty was circling due to wide lengthy lockdowns and widespread restrictions.

Now it seems to be the new way, so here are some of the top tips for staying focused and still being productive while in the comfort of your own space:

1. Communication

Working solo can be a dream ride for many, but others may feel a little overwhelmed by the thought of conducting their daily work routines without having their valuable team members around them to keep them motivated. Engagement between employers and their teams must be a continuous act to ensure productivity and keeping everyone on board without them feeling alone at home. Some tools which have been developed during or boosted by the pandemic like Slack, Zoom or Chat within company apps, are fast becoming the most common forms of communication throughout workforces both at home and in the office.

2. Flexible working arrangements

Having a flexible working arrangement really does seem like a thing of the future still, however with companies moving forward more with work-from-home positions, employees are starting to find that they have more time to enjoy their lives while still completing all of their required work. Instead of having to commute to and from work on a daily basis, that time can now be spent logging on early for the day to get your work finished sooner or simply enjoying your morning coffee and a healthy breakfast with the family. Some have even found they are cutting costs such as out-of-school-hours care for their children as they can now drop them off and pick them up while structuring their workload around it to suit the business as well. Overall, this means you can quite easily find a much healthier work-life balance.

3. Home office

Having a home office certainly has its benefits and more people are finding that their lifestyle has changed the most from not being in the workplace, due to being able to indulge in healthy home prepared snacks and meals at just about any time, and not having to bypass many retail shops, food outlets, and coffee bars during their lunch break, which also brings a saving for the back pocket. You can also claim a percentage of your home office setup on your personal tax return, meaning more back in your hand.

4. Finding clients

With the overall flexibility and change in work structure, staff have more mobility providing opportunities to network and attend group sessions to boost business and find new clients, as well as enjoy the social aspect to gain that healthy balance. This is something that was not always possible for those stuck in an office every day, as just commuting to and from the workplace could have used up valuable time, whereas now a day can be restructured with ease.

5. No more commute to work

Not only can you enjoy more time with the family, but a sleep in or a morning walk can certainly go a long way to helping your healthy lifestyle, and without the daily travel to work either in the car or on public transport, you will now find hours of extra time up your sleeve, handing you ultimate flexibility to do as you please, but still work within your requirements.

With all of these lifestyle changes, healthy habits and time saving benefits of working from home, you’ll see that things can be put back in your favour, with more time back in your lap, and money in your pocket there has never been a better time to give working from home a go. If you’d like to discuss how the health and lifestyle of our employees could help your business to be more productive and actively available, then get in touch with ASVS to discuss all of your VA needs and see just how this working model can work in your favour too!

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