The Select Spectrum team has been working from home since March. We thought it would a good idea to share our 10 best tips from our experience.
- When in doubt, make a phone call rather than send an email or text. Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
- Take advantage of collaborative technology including but not limited to video conferencing platforms to further support a close-knit team like atmosphere.
- Set goals as a team and work together to achieve them. Create a to-do list and clearly establish priority and an approximate deadline, if possible, of a project once it is assigned. Make sure to write down any notes about the project (i.e. “how to…”) that you think will be important to completing it.
- Set daily goals for yourself. This creates structure to your day, and you will spend less time thinking about what to work on next once a project is finished.
- Set a tentative schedule for your day to help keep you on track and ensure daily priorities are not overlooked.
- If possible, have a separate space that is only for work and let others in your household know when you are working.
- Team members who have had the benefit of being a part of the in-office environment should be accommodating to team members who have not have that benefit.
- Have consistent working hours with a short lunch break in the middle. Also, have good coffee.
- Keep your work area clean and as organized as possible, including the files on your computer and in the cloud.
- Eat healthy and exercise as often as possible. After all, a strong body and a strong mind go hand in hand! Take a couple minutes every hour or two to stretch and get some fresh air. Don’t forget to drink water!
