With shelter-in-place orders in effect throughout much of the United States because of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of people are working remotely. This presents unique challenges and safety concerns. Keep ergonomics in mind Whether you’re working in a dedicated home office or at your kitchen table, good ergonomics is necessary to maintain good overall health[…]
Ergonomics is the science of designing a safe and efficient job environment to work in, whatever that environment might be. Whether on a construction site, manufacturing floor or the office, any worksite can be set up so as not to cause you pain. Watch out for yourself and your co-workers, as sometimes it is easier[…]
Coronavirus has driven a lot of our social interactions into the virtual space. Most of us are working just as long and hard as we would otherwise—or sometimes, even more—but over virtual platforms like Zoom or Slack. While technology has helped us continue to stay in touch and get our work done, it can all be very[…]
One of the most important things you can do while setting up your home office is to create distance between your work and personal life. Have your own special workspace that is used exclusively (or mostly) for work. Keep your personal space separate. This is the best way to allow yourself to decompress after work.[…]
Building Connections When You’re Working Remotely Make your remote team more effective. Many of us are now working from home, with a vast number of businesses asking employees to stay at home following the coronavirus outbreak of 2020. Some of us will likely already be used to remote working, but others will be struggling to adapt.[…]
Using Technology to Communicate and Collaborate Build a strong team, wherever you are. Marissa is a skilled professional who works as part of a virtual team. Her teammates are all highly competent, and she enjoys being part of a diverse and intelligent group. However, she finds the virtual side of her work challenging. […]
Stretch to reduce strain and tension in your shoulder muscles, neck, spine and legs. Have you been working from home at your dining room table, on your couch or even from bed? In these days of self-quarantine, we find ourselves typing away on our laptops and tablets in different positions around the house. […]
The outbreak of the coronavirus has most people working from home. If you’re new to working remotely, these tips from a home-office pro can help you stay productive and maintain balance. The global spread of COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, is keeping people at home. Major conferences, including Mobile World Congress and Google I/O have been canceled to decrease[…]
A nutritionist suggests 5 healthy work-from-home eating tips. Working from home is one of the most important ways to help flatten the curve and get the coronavirus pandemic under control. But being out of your usual routine, having constant access to food, and being this stressed out can lead to some serious overindulging. If your eating[…]
Making sure your colleagues feel seen and heard is what you need to prioritize if you’re working from home during the coronavirus outbreak. As the number of COVID-19 coronavirus cases increase, more U.S employers in technology and other industries are encouraging or preparing their employees to work remotely for an indefinite period. If you are one of[…]