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  Sonu Mittal Jul 22, 2021

Tips for Intelligent Remote Working

Remote working is a trend that has been picking up steam in the past few years. Additionally, this trend isn’t slowing down anytime soon, with more and more people preferring to work from home or on the go. 

Remote work has come a long way in the last decade. While you might miss the office, remote working full time can prove to be better for you.

However, the problem with remote working is that it can be difficult to maintain productivity and avoid distractions when working remotely. 

Moreover, remote working is a different medium than working in an office, similar to the difference between radio and television—both broadcast information, but in very different ways. 

On the one hand, some may tend to struggle with communication, collaboration, and loneliness; on the other hand, for some teams, it’s as casual and low effort as simply turning on the webcams to feel more connected.

Furthermore, remote working has been made easy nowadays, with group chats. Group chats are proving to be a better approach for communication and are rapidly replacing email.

How can we forget the most effective mode of communicating remotely: phone calls, a great way to catch up with your teammates?

Difficulties with Remote Working

“If you work from home full-time, it’s really easy to let your work life bleed into your personal life. Maintaining a boundary is important for both halves of the equation,” says Tyler Littwin.

Therefore, maintaining balance between one’s profession and personal life can prove to be a challenge for many. So, establishing a clear time frame to separate office work from house or personal work is a must.

Moreover, as incredible as remote working may sound, sometimes a problem as simple as a poor internet connection can cause hindrance. Sometimes, employees may feel lonely or may need someone to talk to. 

At times like these, the use of the communication modes mentioned above can come in help. Who knows, even a simple question such as “How are you doing?” can do magic.

Consider the rule of 52/17 

According to research, the most productive people work for 52 minutes and then take a 17-minute break. So by scheduling your time this way, you can work smarter, and you’ll find yourself getting more work done.

Here are some additional tips for remote workers who want to get things done

1. Choose a dedicated workspace.
2. Get a comfortable chair and desk to make it easier on yourself. Act as if you were working from your office.
3. Know how to manage distractions – use an app or turn off your notifications.
4. Establish structured daily check-ins. Use apps like Skype, Slack, and Zoom to stay connected with coworkers and maintain constant communication.
5. Try to keep track of time, so you know when it’s time to take a break. 
6. Invest in good-quality headphones or earbuds. It helps you not disturb those around you when communicating with your colleagues, listening to music, or watching videos.
7. Take care of yourself by eating healthy snacks, drinking water throughout the day, and getting enough sleep.
8. Remember that remote workers need to be just as productive as their colleagues sitting at their desks every day at the office – make sure this is possible by planning for tasks and taking breaks when needed.

Once again, assuring the following things can make remote work as intelligent or smart work. First of all, making sure your team can collaborate without having to be in the same room all the time. 

Secondly, being clear about the work expectations from everyone. 

Besides, setting up systems like video conferencing or instant messaging so people know how to communicate effectively.

Finally, taking advantage of tools like Slack and Skype that make collaboration more accessible than ever before! 

The remote working tips that we have provided can aid you in bringing the maximum out of your new regular routine. 

You should try out a few. One can speculate, you might find that you’re just as productive, if not more, working from home as you are in the office.