Working Remotely: 3 Great Tips For Getting Things Done

With the Covid-19 crises still in full swing many of us have had to adapt to working remotely, and by the sound of it, for a lot of us, we may as well get used to it. Companies across the globe are looking to methods to keep on-site employment at a minimum indefinitely.

Whether your job has recently been moved to working remotely or you are a stay at home mom searching for ways of boosting productivity to get the most out of your days these tips will help you get started.

With the further potential for the globalisation of the job market, you may want to acquaint yourself with international currency conversions, cryptocurrency transactions, such as how to use a bitcoin ATM, and international labour law. First, however, you need to cover the basics and optimise your workflow. For many of us, sitting at a desk at home is a productivity drain. We need ways to get more done in less time while working remotely. 

1. Establish Communication Channels

It is not always the first thing that comes to mind. ‘Who do I need to communicate with, when, and on what platform?’. Streamlining this process can save you a lot of fuss and frustration. Perhaps your manager emails, the marketing team video conferences, clients voice call, and HR sends group texts. Whatever the case may be, prepare for these, and get the mobile apps to facilitate them. 

With all your communication channels loaded on to your phone, you are not tied down to specific hours waiting in front of your desk. We recommended apps like Zoom, Google Duo, Skype, Telegram and Google Docs.

2. Set Boundaries Between Your Personal And Professional Life 

Let’s share a less than popular truth. With the globalisation of the job market comes inherent increases in competition. You may have read some fluff piece stating the importance of putting your personal life ahead of your professional life. Well, all bets are off. If you don’t do it, your employer can now, more efficiently than ever, find someone who will. This is why it is essential to set clear boundaries with family and friends when it comes to your time. 

Be it calls, meetups, or even texts, make it clear to your loved ones what time of any given day you will be available. You can schedule calls or video chats with them to show your commitment to staying in touch. Ideally, it would help if you crafted a schedule that allows work-life balance.

3. Staying On Top Of Things

With a disrupted routine comes another massive challenge: time management. Depending on your industry and the nature of your work, your employer may provide project management tools to help you. If this is the case and it works for you, that is great. You may, however, find yourself inundated with the multitude of tasks that you need to get done yesterday.

Enter personal project management. You may think your trusty calendar is enough, but this approach has its shortcomings and is generally time-consuming. Luckily we have the perfect suggestions for you. Time management apps that will simplify your work schedule for you.

What’s great about these apps is that they integrate with your phone’s mobile assistant, allowing you to manage your reminders on the fly, automate deadlines, and manage your schedule without having to dedicate additional time to time management.