Maintaining High Performance and Health in Remote Work

How can you maintain high performance and keep employees healthy? Since the onset of COVID-19, remote work has surged. While initially thought to boost health, studies now show a rise in reports of mental health issues and burnout.

Here are some best practices from our founder, who was interviewed about how she maintains her health while working. These tips, which she personally applies, come with a surprise. Read more about the interview here.

advise on maintaining performance and health in remote work

Stick to your morning routine

Even simple tasks like getting dressed are crucial. The temptation to work in your pyjamas is strong. Naturally, comfortable clothing is fine. Research by Regus shows that 74% of the international workforce agrees. Dress up to get into your work mindset faster. Comfortable clothing helps you stay focused during work hours. Workday over? Change your outfit. You literally take off your work.

Remind yourself why you are doing this job

It might sound vague, but it’s often the ultimate form of motivation. Why do you get up every day with energy to go to work and enjoy your tasks? Can you align your personal purpose with your employer and your work? A good match gives you extra motivation and energy. If not, peak times can be tough. What makes you happy and how do you want to see this reflected in your employer and your tasks?

Ensure a comfortable and safe (home) workspace

Make sure you have access to your online work environment and a good home workspace. Not sure if your online access is secure or if your workspace is set up correctly? Check with your employer about remote assistance. And if you’re an employer, ensure this is arranged. Small details matter. A comfortable and safe home workspace is essential for good work.

Create peace

Be clear in your expectations and make good agreements with your employer, team members, family, or housemates. Everyone is at home now, which means you’re in close quarters. One person wants to watch TV, another wants to read a book. Your colleague also has personal preferences for working from home. Everyone wants peace to do their thing. You too. Make agreements with everyone to avoid unnecessary disturbances.

Find out your preferred way of working

Some love open-plan offices, others hate them. Research shows a clear link between absenteeism and open-plan offices. Unwanted eavesdropping and too much noise are stimuli that lead to extra fatigue. Generally, working in blocks is the most productive. Be clear about when you are available and when you are not. This also applies to turning on/off email and WhatsApp notifications. This promotes focused work.

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Create structure

Start your day with a review of your goals. Are they still realistic given the unique circumstances? Some tasks require a lot of human interaction. Set realistic goals and plan your tasks. Tip: Write your organization’s purpose and your personal purpose at the top of your goal list. Develop a to-do list and check off tasks as you complete them.

You’ll feel more satisfied because you’re constantly reminded that you’re living with purpose. Is your to-do list done? End your workday by shutting down your laptop and your mind. Tomorrow is a new day.

Discover your talents and use them to form a complementary team

People are often most creative in peace. There’s more room to experiment, improve certain tasks, or develop out of pure curiosity. These moments often reveal what makes you happy, where your talents lie, and how you want to use them. Have you figured this out? Discuss it with your team. This leads to greater understanding of each other’s wishes and talents. You can complement each other within your team. You enjoy your work, and so does everyone else.

Our founder, Amrita Joerawan, was recently interviewed by AD and shared that she found her best way to concentrate by listening to binaural beats. Are you curiuous what works for your company and employees? Take a look at our culture development services and contact us!

Maintaining High Performance and Health in Remote Work

Stick to your morning routine

Remind yourself why you are doing this job

Ensure a comfortable and safe (home) workspace

Create peace

Find out your preferred way of working

Create structure

Discover your talents and use them to form a complementary team

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