The Truth about Working from Home

Wednesday 11th of March 2020

The Truth about Working from Home

Many companies are encouraging work from home. At Apple, the chief executive Tim Cook told the staff, "feel free to work remotely if your job allows". Amazon and Google have similar policies in place.

One of the most crucial factors to keep in mind is good communication. It is important to be in touch with colleagues when you work from home. ‘Rival Zoom’ has a free video-conferencing plan allowing unlimited one-to-one meetings and group sessions involving 100 participants.

For someone who is used to the focused office environment, home can be an extremely distracting place to work in. You can find your attention diverting anywhere and anything. The most effective way to prevent this is social pressure. Have another home worker keep an eye on you.

Other problems workers face working home include loud noises, difficulties in time management, loneliness and unreliable technology.