Top Challenges of working from home:
Prioritizing Work
- Self motivated expert at time management
- Tackle the biggest, most important task
- Limit the number of task you plan to do each day
Interruptions/Distractions
- Children, dogs, doorbell
- These will occur but try to limit them especially family/friends dropping by
Communication Issues
- Very important to communicate what you are working on
- Attend meetings to stay in the loop
- Utilize email and Teams to stay in touch with your team and management
Technology Challenges/Issues
- Having similar equipment at home to simulate the office experience
- Have a backup option such as a MiFi
- An alternate location such as coffee shop or friend/family member
Loneliness/Human Interaction
- Include social breaks in your schedule
Overworking
- Set reminders to take breaks
- Set boundaries as to when your day will start and end
