{"id":12280,"date":"2020-03-26T15:58:16","date_gmt":"2020-03-26T13:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/blog\/?p=12280"},"modified":"2020-09-22T09:02:50","modified_gmt":"2020-09-22T07:02:50","slug":"how-to-set-up-an-effective-home-workspace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/blog\/how-to-set-up-an-effective-home-workspace\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up an Effective Home Workspace: 5 Useful Tips for Remote Working"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Read Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes <\/span><\/span>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A customizable video guide designed for managers to share with their teams. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find yourself suddenly forced to work from home, scrambling to set up an effective home workspace for the first time, you\u2019re not alone. With the recent spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), and the necessity for isolation and self-quarantine, millions of employees around the world have been thrown into a situation that neither they, nor their employers anticipated: <strong>full-time remote work, from home.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/thought-catalog-Nv-vx3kUR2A-unsplash-2.jpg\" alt=\"Woman working with laptop on the floor, trying to set up an effective home workspace.\" class=\"wp-image-12295\" width=\"581\" height=\"387\"\/><figcaption>Image credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/thoughtcatalog.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">www.thoughtcatalog.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Working from Home Is a Good Thing, Right?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Home is where the heart is, but it\u2019s also where your spouse or roommates, kids, bed, giant TV, Playstation, laundry machine, and just about every other personal distraction is located. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So, what\u2019s a remote worker \u2014 or remote manager\u2014 to do?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Introducing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/video-template\/5-remote-working-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"5 Tips for Remote Working video template (opens in a new tab)\">5 Tips for Remote Working video template<\/a>: A guide that managers can share with remote employees and teams, explaining how to set up a workspace from home, stay productive and keep up employee morale \u2014 even when separated from your office and colleagues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-wistia-inc\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"5 Remote Working Tips Video\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/ntsjbujkx7?dnt=1#?secret=a1sN8ZmoHf\" data-secret=\"a1sN8ZmoHf\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/video-template\/5-remote-working-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Edit this Template Now (opens in a new tab)\">Edit this Template Now<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before We Get to Workspace Tips, There&#8217;s Something You Need to Know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were not prepared for a remote work situation, then<strong> <\/strong>the truth is that  your <em>employers<\/em> probably weren&#8217;t either. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The fact that you both have to work remotely creates a beautifully unique situation: it\u2019s an equalizer, <\/strong>in that you, your HR reps, trainers, office admins, and even C-suite<strong> <\/strong>executives<strong> <\/strong>are learning and adapting together<strong>.<\/strong> They understand your frustrations in setting up a makeshift workspace <em>because they&#8217;re doing it too<\/em>. With a little patience and trial-and-error, we can all get this right! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/boat.gif\" alt=\"CEO and employee in the same boat, giving high fives.\" class=\"wp-image-12298\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The 5 Secrets to Working Successfully from Home<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the recent U.S. Census Report, before recent events, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smallbizgenius.net\/by-the-numbers\/remote-work-statistics\/#gref\" target=\"_blank\">5.2% of  U.S. workers are full-time remote workers<\/a> \u2014 that&#8217;s roughly 8 million people. And Gallup reports that a whopping <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smallbizgenius.net\/by-the-numbers\/remote-work-statistics\/#gref\" target=\"_blank\">43% of Americans work from home <strong>occasionally.<\/strong><\/a> <strong>Yet, ALL remote workers have one thing in common: higher rates of productivity than office employees.<\/strong> What&#8217;s their secret?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #1: Create a Dedicated Work Area<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/james-mcdonald-3d4sSUChunA-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"work desk, chair, computer, plant and lamp - the ingredients of an effective home workspace.  \" class=\"wp-image-12305\" width=\"237\" height=\"317\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s a room, desk, or balcony, <a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/5801725\/work-from-home-remote-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"create a separate space (opens in a new tab)\">create a separate space<\/a> that you can instantly associate with work, and disassociate from the rest of your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Add \u201coffice elements\u201d to your space (pen holder, calendar, small whiteboard)<\/li><li>Sit near a window or get a plant and a good lamp. (You can even hang up a picture of nature, such as a forest or a palm tree laden beach.) We\u2019re more productive in bright, green, nature-filled environments. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #2: Over-Communicate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter how effective you are at communicating remotely, nothing replaces one-on-one communication. This is because classic intention cues such as facial expressions and vocal tones, are the markers that allow us to understand each other. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/threat-management\/201311\/dont-type-me-email-and-emotions\" target=\"_blank\">Email, texts, and even video conferencing lack these intention cues<\/a> \u2014 so we must over-communicate to make up for this gap. Or&#8230; sync, update, and report progress to colleagues with characters,<strong> who clearly display emotion and intent cues for you!<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/video-template\/ab-test-template\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">A\/B Test Results template<\/a> <\/strong>to share the outcome of your next campaign! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-wistia-inc\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"AB test template Video\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/fkuoxj05mv?dnt=1#?secret=SPXY267zhu\" data-secret=\"SPXY267zhu\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/video-template\/ab-test-template\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Edit this Template Now<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set and review weekly goals with this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/video-template\/set-review-team-goals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\"><strong>Team Update template<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-wordpress wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-wistia-inc\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" title=\"Team updates Video\" src=\"https:\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/adz0wrau2l?dnt=1#?secret=I0M5ssPa0t\" data-secret=\"I0M5ssPa0t\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/video-template\/set-review-team-goals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Edit this Template Now<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The best ways to over-communicate:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Start off the day by writing out a to-do list of daily tasks <\/li><li>Do the same with end-of-day summaries<\/li><li>Ask for clarification. It\u2019s not only OK to ask questions, it\u2019s encouraged<\/li><li>Create at least two channels for communication (email\/slack\/phone\/video conferencing) and ensure that you have the technology to support it (Wifi\/camera)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #3: Prevent Distraction, Don\u2019t Avoid it&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find it hard to focus on the job, then heave a sigh of relief: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lifehack.org\/802571\/distractions-at-work\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">over 70% of employees admit to feeling distracted&nbsp;at work<\/a>! Follow these simple preventative steps and you&#8217;re on your way to Focus-ville!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Set guidelines for yourself and your cohabitants (family, roommates) clearly stating the times when interruptions are allowed and when they&#8217;re off limits&nbsp;<\/li><li>Wear headphones \u2014 whether you&#8217;re listening to music or not. Just the act of placing headphones on your head is a clear signal that you&#8217;re unavailable (trust me, I do it all the time).<\/li><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Don\u2019t multitask (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/buffer.com\/resources\/10-surprising-facts-about-how-our-brain-works\" target=\"_blank\">Don\u2019t multitask<\/a>, you\u2019re more prone to make mistakes. In fact, your error rate goes up 50% and it takes you twice as long to complete tasks when you try to kill two (or three, or more) birds with one stone<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #4: Schedule Meaningful Breaks&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/zen-bear-yoga-M1xUqi7pjqk-unsplash-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"woman doing yoga\" class=\"wp-image-12302\" width=\"254\" height=\"169\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mentalhelp.net\/blogs\/give-yourself-a-break\/\" target=\"_blank\">Planned breaks increase focus and productivity<\/a>. When you designate specific periods of time for relaxation, you add the extra benefit of reducing anxiety.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Step out for lunch: change the scenery, even if you&#8217;re limited to the room next door. Eating at your desk is a <em>big NO<\/em>.<\/li><li>Get physical: stand up, stretch, do a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=4C-gxOE0j7s\" target=\"_blank\">5 minute yoga exercise<\/a>, breathe in fresh air, or meditate&nbsp;<\/li><li>Avoid taking a break from technology with&#8230; technology (that includes any digital device \u2014 even your tiny smartwatch)!&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tip #5: Dress for Success<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/suit.gif\" alt=\"man adjusting his tie with a mona-lisaesque smile\" class=\"wp-image-12308\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/why-bad-looks-good\/201709\/power-role-play-dressing-success-makes-you-successful\" target=\"_blank\">theory of enclothed cognition<\/a>, a term coined by researchers at Northwestern University, the clothing we wear is directly correlated to our psychological state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We perform way better when we dress better (according to the standard you define as \u201cdressing better\u201d). This means that you can intentionally choose to wear clothing that enhances your productivity and\u00a0performance. <strong>So, get out of those SpongeBob pajamas and into business casual!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Effective Home Workspace Starts Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope these <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"five useful remote working tips (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.powtoon.com\/video-template\/5-remote-working-tips\" target=\"_blank\">five useful remote working tips<\/a> will help you set up an effective workspace when working from home<\/strong>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t let the current unexpected work from home situation prevent you from being the shining employee and teammate that you are! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any more work from home tips, let me know in the comments below!<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A customizable video guide designed for managers to share with their teams. 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