Planning your day or choosing your communication tools can be two of the best ways to improve productivity while teleworking.
The arrival of COVID-19 in our reality has meant that many of the companies in our country have had to adapt to a situation that not everyone has been able to withstand. The so-called telework has flooded a society that, according to studies, barely touched this modality of work in 2019 with only 4.8% of the employed population. A percentage that has increased to reach almost 35% in our country that has signed up to the fashion of teleworking.
This change in work paradigms has meant that not all workers have been able to adapt correctly to the new paradigm, causing problems such as communication with supervisors, lack of productivity, etc. Consequences caused by poor management of the situation. And this is normal. For most employees, teleworking requires the use of technologies that, in most cases, are unknown to them.
Fortunately, many of the technologies and products needed to work from home already exist. So the biggest impediment now is to know how to implement them in our day to day. That is why we want to help you in this process and give you three tips to telework in a viable way in your company:
Plan your day and choose a suitable location for teleworking.
Since we do not have to wake up so early to get to the office on time, it is normal that our sleep and life rhythms are affected. These alterations can have a very negative effect on our productivity. This is why, although it is not necessary, it is important to maintain a routine to follow in order to maintain productivity levels similar to those we would have in our workplace.
Something that is not usually given importance is the place of work at home. Having a fixed workspace at home for teleworking will help you maintain the routine of point one and keep your mind in a state of concentration necessary for remote work.
In addition, this delimitation of our workspace will help us to separate our work time with our moments of rest, something that would be very complicated if we did not have them separated. It is good to opt for a room that has good lighting, preferably natural, with good ventilation and a proper internet connection. This last point is crucial if we are going to work remotely.
In addition, something that usually happens is that, being at home, we find it difficult to disconnect from work and we remain in constant tension. This is a very negative aspect when it comes to teleworking, since our brain must also disconnect from work obligations in order to perform fully during our working day.
2. Meet with your team 1-2 times per week.
As we have already commented in the previous point, planning is a fundamental aspect for teleworking. But, so that this planning can be carried out, we need to know what are the objectives to be achieved by the company. Taking into account these indicators, the most convenient would be to meet with other office colleagues to agree on the work and get all workers in the company rowing towards the same side.
You also have to remember that work is a social space and not only productive. Take advantage of these meetings to talk with your colleagues and make the day to day more bearable, since the loneliness that comes with teleworking is one of the main disadvantages of this type of work. A good practice during your online meetings can be to ask your coworkers about personal and not only work-related issues, thus maintaining stronger ties with your colleagues.
3. Choose your teleworking communication tools wisely.
And although internal messaging chats are extremely useful, it is quite possible that they are insufficient for some types of communications. This is where the world of video calling comes into its own. This type of communication has become increasingly popular in offices around the world due to the quality of the messages, the degree of interaction (depending on the service) and the closeness it brings to the callers.
At Laiatech we know it, we are experts in AV communication and that is why we offer our customers a wide range of professional audio and video devices. So that, thanks to the quality of the equipment, you won't miss face-to-face meetings.
The wide range of Laia videoconferencing devices will cover all the needs of your videoconferencing room, whether it is a small, medium, large room or an event room. We also have personal videoconferencing equipment, to be easily mounted on a PC via USB and with FullHD quality.
But not only do you have to worry about having good videoconferencing equipment, you also have to consider the software or service you will use for your meetings. Because of COVID-19 these types of videoconferencing services have become widely known.
Services such as Teams or Skype are some of the most demanded services these days. From Laiatech we recommend that, when choosing a videoconferencing service, you choose the one that is most convenient to use and, above all, that is interoperable with other videoconferencing services. Services such as Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Skype or goFacing can be your best work allies.
On our side, you don't have to worry, since Laia 's videoconferencing equipment is compatible with most of the videoconferencing services on the market: Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Skype, goFacing, Pexip, Zoom, Cisco Webex...
Conclusion
Now is the time to live with the so-called "new reality". A complicated situation that has led many companies to renew their work scheme in pursuit of the so-called teleworking, online work or remote work. A modality that continues to gain followers with almost 35% of the employed population in our country.
And that's normal, because if you organize yourself well, working from home doesn't have to be a bad thing. You may even find that working remotely can be more beneficial and productive than commuting to the office.
Follow our three tips to telecommute efficiently and turn your home into the best office ever. Stay active and productive in the safety and comfort of your home. And you, what do you think about telecommuting?
