Major challenges in work from home
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Major challenges in work from home
I work remotely 1-2 days a week, and I manage a whole group of people who work 100% off-site. Working remotely can be deceptive. Here are some of the ones I find most challenging:
Staying Focused
It’s easy to lose focus
when working remotely. Everything that makes your home life great has the
potential to be a distraction: pets, your children, your significant other, the
doorbell ring… that Netflix series has been flying with just one episode to end.
Staying focused on your
own space requires discipline in order to remain productive. Not everyone has
the ability to do that.
Stay Connected
There is something to be
said for being able to walk to a co-worker’s table to have a quick conversation
about a business issue, or to take a quick coffee to fix a problem. There is
also the importance of just being there and having fun with your peers,
building the relationships you need to do things. We are social animals, after
all. If you work remotely, you should work hard to make these links and
build relationships. It is important that you invest time and effort in
understanding how your co-workers communicate and take the time to get to know
them… even if you have never been in an office.
Known for Your Work
If I don't see you in the
office, how do I know how to use your time? How do I understand what you are
contributing to my projects? For some projects with specific objectives, this
may be easier. If you are working in areas with less concrete (such as consultation),
this can be difficult. If you work remotely, you need to make sure your
colleagues and supervisors are clear about what you are always accomplishing.
It's not about bragging, or about forgiving your worth, it's about keeping them
informed about what you do, and how you give. The idea is real.
Managing work/life balance
This is tricky when you
work in an office, and it gets worse when you work remotely. The office offers
a different and different space than the home, so you can change gears mentally
when you leave the day. If you work from home regularly, those lines begin to
fade. It is not always easy to turn off and take care of your home life when
your working life is always in another room. Just as discipline is
essential for maintaining a positive attitude in the workplace, it is equally
important for discipline to focus on you and your family.
There are many benefits to working from home. I think the key is
to be aware of these issues so that you (and your team) can both be happy and
productive.
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