Staying Productive While Working From Home

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Working from home has become a new normal. For some people, remote work can be a challenging experience which needs some getting used to. Below are a few tips for working remotely to help us adapt and make the most of the situation.

1. Establish Clear Working Hours
a. Structure your day like you would in the office
b. Always start early and know when to stop
c. Allow yourself little break in between hours but be disciplined about it

2. Write Things Down
a. Write things to do daily on your agenda and accomplish them on time
b. Prioritize difficult and urgent tasks
c. Do not wait till tomorrow what you can do today

3. Establish A Designated Work Area
a. Choose least distractive location to allow you to focus
b. Your workspace is your office, keep them tidy
c. Avoid cooping in your bed or on the couch

4. Stay Connected With Teammates
a. Have a routine (daily or weekly) video conference with your team
b. Get and give update so everyone is in the loop and remains productive
c. Ask for help when you need it, offer help when you can

5. Create A Schedule For Your Family
a. Make them understand you are not on holiday
b. Spend quality time with them after your “office” hour
c. Keep work life balance

6. Separate Work From Play
a. Multitasking is not for everyone especially if you have deadlines
b. Keep your entertainment and social media for playtime only
c. Avoid cabin fever, get out of your workspace after your “office” hour

Now that virtual reality has become part of our daily life, from virtual school to virtual office, from virtual games to virtual concert, the list goes on an on, more activities can be done from home. Adopt and adapt to those tips above and you will find that working from home can be a pleasant experience.

The above article is contributed by Amethyst Executive Suites, provider of Serviced Office, Coworking Space and Virtual Office with offices located at Sahid Sudirman Center, Jl. Sudirman (Central Jakarta CBD) and 18 Office Park, Jl. Simatupang (South Jakarta CBD). To find out more about our services and promotional offers, please visit www.amethystsuites.com or call +62 896 3694 1711 (Sahid Sudirman Center) or +62 896 3694 1722 (18 Office Park).


Tetap Produktif Selama Bekerja Dari Rumah

Bekerja dari rumah sudah merupakan kehidupan normal baru, walaupun demikian bagi beberapa orang, bekerja dari jarak jauh adalah suatu tantangan. Di bawah ini saran-saran untuk membantu kita menyesuaikan diri dengan situasi baru ini.

1. Buat Jadwal Kerja Yang Jelas
a. Aturlah waktu kerja seakan-akan anda berada di kantor
b. Selalu mulai sepagi mungkin dan berhenti pada waktunya
c. Beristirahatlah sebentar jika diperlukan

2. Catat Tugas Anda
a. Tulis tugas yang perlu dikerjakan dan selesaikan tepat waktu
b. Lakukan dahulu tugas yang sulit dan mendesak
c. Jangan tunggu sampai besok apa yang anda dapat kerjakan hari ini

3. Tentukan Lokasi Kerja Khusus
a. Carilah tempat yang jauh dari gangguan sehingga anda bisa fokus
b. Lokasi kerja anda adalah kantor anda yang harus selalu rapih
c. Jangan bermalas-malasan di tempat tidur maupun sofa

4. Selalu Terhubung Dengan Teman Kerja
a. Biasakan pertemuan dengan konferensi video setiap hari/minggu
b. Minta bantuan yang anda perlukan, dan tawarkan bantuan jika anda bisa
c. Saling memberikan update sehingga semua orang dipastikan
bekerja

5. Buat Jadwal Untuk Keluarga
a. Beritahu mereka bahwa anda bukan sedang liburan
b. Habiskan waktu dengan keluarga setelah jam kerja
c. Jagalah keseimbangan dalam hidup

6. Pisahkan Jam Kerja Dan Jam Main
a. Tidak semua orang bisa multitask apalagi jika ada deadline tugas
b. Lakukan hiburan dan kegiatan sosial media pada jam main
c. Hindarkan “demam ruang”, keluarlah dari ruang kerja setelah jam kerja

Dewasa ini realitas virtual sudah menjadi bagian dari kehidupan kita sehari-hari, dari sekolah virtual ke kantor virtual, dari pertandingan virtual ke konser virtual, dan banyak lagi, artinya banyak aktifitas yang bisa dikerjakan dari rumah. Membiasakan dan menyesuaikan diri dengan aturan di atas akan membuat aktifitas kita di rumah menjadi lebih menyenangkan.

Artikel di atas dikontribusikan oleh Amethyst Executive Suites, penyedia Serviced Office, Coworking Space dan Virtual Office dengan kantor yang berlokasi di Sahid Sudirman Center, Jl. Sudirman (CBD Jakarta Pusat) dan 18 Office Park, Jl. Simatupang (CBD Jakarta Selatan). Untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut tentang layanan sewa kantor dan penawaran promo kami, silahkan mengunjungi www.amethystsuites.com atau telepon +62 896 3694 1711 (Sahid Sudirman Center) atau +62 896 3694 1722 (18 Office Park).

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

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