Lockdown shifted many into telework. Ideal for short-term fixes, it demands strategy for long-term success. As productivity experts advise, these proven tips help you excel from home.
Successful telework requires organization and discipline. Align your schedule with children's routines. Plan the next day ahead to start strong—create a file with clear goals and task lists. Log everything: calls, emails, reports. Helpful apps include:
Tempting to skip the alarm and lounge in bed? That piles up work and stress. Rise early, enjoy a solid breakfast, and dive in. Catch up on weekends.
No need for suits, but ditch pajamas to signal "work mode." Choose smart casual for focus and professionalism.
Mirror your office rhythm: same hours, coffee breaks (chat via Skype or phone), and extended lunches for family time with kids.
Confinement demands contact with team and boss via email, chat, or video. Favor calls to ease screen fatigue—update projects, share challenges, report progress, and connect emotionally.
Did you know?
According to an Ifop study, 29% of employees teleworked in 2019, while 55% wanted to, mainly to cut commutes. Plus, 67% of managers say it boosts productivity and engagement.
Explain you're working, not vacationing. Isolate in a room when possible. Older kids can homeschool alongside. For younger ones, supply crayons, paper, clay—but limit screens.
Alternate: one works mornings while the other minds kids, then switch. Share chores, menus, schedules via Trello boards or Google Drive for balanced mental load.
Confinement brings stress—schedule downtime for exercise: squats, push-ups, core work, yoga. Try Nike Training Club, POPSUGAR Fitness, Sissy MUA, or Lucile Woodward on YouTube.
Get sunlight for energy and vitamin D: garden time or safe supermarket walks with distancing and handwashing.
With kids home, telework challenges persist. Apply these strategies for productivity—and you might love it long-term.
