The ideal thing is to work in a separate room. This will minimize distractions, but let’s find out more helpful tips
For many, working from home is a new and unexpectedly comfortable thing. The number of people who work remotely (or who want to try to work remotely) is growing, and job search platforms are full of expressions like “remote” or “remote jobs for business analyst”. In this article, we describe the key aspects that need to be considered to make your home office functional and convenient for comfortable and efficient work.
Space organization
The ideal thing is to work in a separate room. This will minimize distractions, especially during online calls and meetings. If this is not possible, dedicate at least part of the space to the work area and make it as suitable for the job as possible: put photos of your team, company or customer products and other small objects that symbolize your work.
If your family members also work remotely in the same room as you, agree on how to schedule the calls so that you try not to disturb each other. It is a great idea to protect yourself from noise with ear muffs. Another great tip is to get a signal to indicate that you are on the phone: literally write ON CALL! on a monitor or a sheet, or an object to indicate that you are busy.
Workplace organization
We usually arrive at the office and have a ready-made workplace: desk, chair, computer and everything we need to work. With the transition to remote work, we have to take care of our own comfort ourselves. A comfortable desk and chair are the most important factor in setting up a home office: a well-adjusted desk and chair (or preferably an office chair) with no hard lines and surfaces, with adjustable height and backrest angle – all of this has a big impact on productivity, comfort and well-being.
The second factor is the placement of the computer and other work equipment. The key point here is the height at which the monitor is placed. It is important to be able to look straight ahead (10-15 degrees maximum) without straining your neck and back. Some tasks may require several monitors, in which case care must be taken to position them comfortably. Additional aids such as supports and correctors for the back, neck, lower back, hands and feet can also be used to relieve tension on the joints and muscles.
Finally, it is important to arrange the things necessary for the job: stationery, books, gadgets, and organize all the wiring in an ergonomic way with clips, clips or boxes.
Planning of work and rest time
When working from home, it is important to try to find a balance and not start ‘living at work’. I suggest planning all activities as much as possible, including lunch, rest, checking mail, and even breaks. During breaks, try stretching, getting some exercise, or at least taking a short walk.
To remind you to move from one task to another and take breaks, you can use a timer or an alarm clock. Another good tip is to develop rituals to symbolize the beginning and end of the work day. For example, going out for coffee in the morning and getting to work right after that, which is like having coffee in the morning at the office.
Also, if possible, rearrange your work from the usual “9 to 18” to incorporate time spent with loved ones into your schedule. For example, you could start work early in the morning, then take a few hours’ break in the afternoon, and return to work in the evening.
Organize communication
If you want to communicate effectively with the remote team, it is important to have good quality audio, a good internet connection and an accurate picture for video calls.
Once the question of “form” has been resolved, it is important to work on the substance, that is, on the effectiveness of the communication itself. In remote communication it is important to keep each other informed about the status of tasks, using not only planning tools but also a business chat. Just like in your usual offline job, try as soon as possible to ask questions or ask for help if you are struggling with a task, don’t get caught up in the problem alone for too long.
In addition to purely work-related issues, support and encourage the usual “small talks”, unofficial virtual phone calls at lunchtime, and simple communication on the “hot issues” of the work organization itself, where everyone can share advice and habits that help them. If you and your colleagues, who work as a java remote developer or freelancer, live in the same city, organize periodic live meetings whenever possible – face-to-face communication always remains the best way to build communication.
With these tips, we hope you can organize a comfortable workplace and find a balance between productivity and relaxation.