BETA YOURSELF WORK FROM HOME
Office owners are throwing tantrums, but there’s no going back: WFH is here to stay. If you’re new to it, try these tips from 20-year commute-dodging veteran Craig Grannell…
THE BASICS
■ Make a space Eke out a permanent office space, so you can ‘go to work’ (psychologically) and leave at home time. Good lighting is helpful. Cut clutter and distractions – especially if you do Zoom calls – but make it friendly, somewhere you want to be. If you can customise hardware and software setups, make both work to your benefit.
■ Talk to people Being away from people can feel isolating. Be wary of wasting time on social networks; but if you work in a team, figure out ways to have catch-ups. The virtual office has no ‘watercooler’ moments, so schedule short regular meetings that provide room for ad-hoc ideas.