Ever since the coronavirus pandemic hit businesses last year, it has shown both employers, employees a new way to carry their work on. Working remotely is not a new concept but the pandemic definitely has necessitated it for working people worldwide.
Working from home brings many sets of challenges, especially for people who live with families. In order to better cope up with work-life, it is important to have a separate workspace within your house that better accommodates your work needs.
This blog discusses some of the elements that should be a part of your WFH setup.
To create a workplace that supports your work, the first step is to plan out what type of setting you need. Do you need a quick, makeshift home office for a temporary basis or do you need a workspace for the long term? This will help you work out the ergonomics of your workspace accordingly for maximum efficiency.
A dedicated room is the best way to keep a boundary between work and personal life. Even if you don’t have a separate space at home, choose a corner of your guest room or any other room. A separate space helps you to dodge distractions while working and can help increase your productivity.
The furniture at your workspace should also be suitable. Pay attention to the height of the desk where you choose to put up your monitor. It should be in alignment with your line of sight. Similarly, for proper posture, choose a chair built especially for use with a work desk. Go for an office chair with adjustable height, seat tilt, and armrest.
Maintaining proper posture while working can benefit in the long run and can save you from posture-related injuries. Our pro tip is to use monitor risers to align the height of your monitor properly.
The lighting – artificial and natural and ventilation can also play a part in determining your overall work productivity.
To talk about technicalities, ensuring that you have a stable internet connection can help you maintain your workflow throughout the day.
Use creativity boosters like fresh plants, flowers, wall frames, etc. to keep the mood of your new at-home work space fresh and lively.