Know what you’ll do if your Wi-Fi drops (e.g., a phone hotspot). Keep your hardware updated to avoid mid-meeting crashes [1, 6].
Invest in a chair with lumbar support and position your monitor at eye level. Physical discomfort is a fast track to decreased productivity [2, 6]. 2. Master Your Schedule Some Things to Think About For Work From Home Scenarios
Always use a VPN if required by your company and ensure your home network is password-protected to keep sensitive data safe [2]. Know what you’ll do if your Wi-Fi drops (e
Working from home is a major shift that requires more than just a laptop and a Wi-Fi connection. To stay productive without burning out, consider these core pillars for your WFH setup: 1. Define Your Physical Boundaries Physical discomfort is a fast track to decreased
Since nobody can see you at your desk, use status updates on Slack or Teams to let people know when you’re "in," "at lunch," or "heads down" on a project [2, 5].
Remote work can be lonely. Schedule "virtual coffee" chats or non-work-related check-ins with colleagues to keep the social fabric alive [5, 6]. 5. Technical Resilience