Maria and Michelle are back this week to discuss a topic of great importance these days – working from home. Given the current circumstances throughout the world these days, everybody is talking about this subject right now, and it can become a little overwhelming because it seems everyone has an opinion about it. Today, our hosts bring their wealth of expertise and experience with working from home to offer you their remarkably valuable and practical advice and strategies.
They begin by discussing their own experiences with working from home, and then review the struggles that can arise for both those working from home and those managing them. They also offer some suggested strategies for dealing with these struggles, and caution listeners about the perils of ‘the downward spiral’ and emotional exhaustion, while promoting the importance of mental stability. Today’s episode is one which is valuable at any time for those working from home, and it is one which you will discover is particularly relevant to the many who now find themselves in this position due to the current pandemic.
The Finer Details of This Episode:
Maria and Michelle’s own experiences with working from home
Some struggles with working from home, particularly during COVID-19
Some tips to help ease those struggles
The downward spiral
Emotional exhaustion and mental stability
What managers can do to support employees working from home
Some struggles for leaders who are managing remotely and some advice for them
Quotes:
“COVID-19, it’s taken what more progressive companies had already started trying and it’s made it important everywhere.”
“You won’t necessarily get all the pieces right when you’re trying to work from home.”
“Even for introverts this becomes emotionally exhausting.”
“How your company handles this is going to be huge.”
“Where you can’t give someone a break is going back to that quality of work and the timeliness of the projects.”
“Mental and physical clarity is the most important aspect of being successful in your position.”
“As leaders, reach out to the members of your team.”
Show Links:
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