Working From Home During The Coronavirus Pandemic: What You Need To Know

This guide will help you, whether you're a new telecommuter trying to get as much done from your couch as you can from your cubicle or a manager who wants to keep their remote employees engaged. As the situation changes, we'll keep updating this guide.

How to Set Up A Home Workspace

Did you carefully select the wattage of your light bulbs for your office? Did you carefully plan the placement and size of your monitor to avoid accidents? 

This view is the reason many people aspire for the corner office. You can make a space that has a picture of any topic that interests you.

Business leaders have been embracing various collaboration, communication, and cybersecurity tools over the past weeks. And that's just the tip. 

Your "home office" may be a small coffee table if you share a one-bedroom or studio apartment with your family. But this doesn't mean that you can't be productive as a telecommuter. These are five ways to optimize your space for remote working.

Even news anchors are forced to broadcast from their homes as the coronavirus spreads. David Faber, the co-anchor on CNBC's Squawk on the Street, has been praised for the at-home set that you can learn from before your next videoconference.

Are you worried about your job performance if your home office is not as efficient as it could be? Do not despair. You can increase your productivity by making some simple changes in your workspace.

You've likely downloaded at least one video conferencing app since joining remote workers. Telecommuters need software that allows them to communicate. But what about collaboration? Software that supports collaboration is crucial for telecommuters.

Zoom became synonymous with videoconferencing in just a few days. The platform reached 200 million users per day by March 31, an increase of 1,900% over its previous 10 million. However, the platform's security and privacy practices were under scrutiny after this surge. Zoom has made strides to improve its security since then. There are some alternatives that you could consider. Listen to the advice from cybersecurity experts if you are willing to take it all on with Zoom.

You don't have to think that you'll soon be returning to work. Outfit your remote workspace. Even the most straightforward touches, such as a photo or small plant, can make a big difference in keeping you focused and grounded.

Many Americans work overtime while working from home. Unfortunately, this has also made them vulnerable to an unexpected privacy risk what you need to know.

Are you thinking of furnishing your remote office with a comfortable leather chair? Do not proceed to checkout yet. It was once that remote employees could deduct their home office expenses from their taxes. Unfortunately, that's not the case anymore.

Are you missing your desktop computer? Are you missing your desktop computer? No. No. 1: Get a Bluetooth keyboard or mouse.

It doesn't need to be challenging to work from home, or at least it shouldn't be if you have the right tech and tools. These companies offer products and services free of charge to help employers deal with the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Telecommuting has never been easier. However, there are so many videoconferencing software options to choose from—this guide.

It's essential to have a designated workspace when you are stuck at home for long periods. So why not set up a workspace that increases your productivity? This is.

In recent weeks, Zoom videoconferencing software has seen its stock rise. 

Remote work has become a standard of living for millions of Americans. This guide will help you use your technology during this epidemic.

How to Stay Focused, Engaged, and Productive

In March and April, productivity rose 47% year-over-year. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday were the most productive days for employees. Are you unsure if that statistic reflects your performance? Here are three ways to increase your focus.

You are not the only one feeling unproductive lately. Over 75% of employees say their productivity has fallen due to distractions such as working from home or the pandemic. 

Don't despair if this is the year that you finally decided to start your business. You can launch and manage many ventures from the comfort of home.

Professional athletes have learned to perform under pressure. They have to perform regardless of the circumstance. These days so do you. The techniques athletes use to maximize their performance can be used in any setting, from the locker room to the home.

Procrastination doesn't necessarily mean you are lazy. It can often be the exact opposite. For example, research has shown that perfectionists procrastinate because they fear failure. 

It's easy to feel empty-handed when you work hard all day. To prove that your work is essential, you might push yourself beyond your limits. You may think productivity and purpose are two different things. Although you're working longer and harder than ever before, your to-do lists never get shorter, and you wake up each morning feeling exhausted. What's the middle ground

LinkedIn is not only for job search. LinkedIn offers a few less-known features which can help you feel more productive and engaged while working remotely.

While your personal life is likely to be put on hold by the coronavirus crisis and other factors, your career doesn't have to suffer. These six strategies will help you set yourself up for professional growth and peace of mind in the long term and the short time.

Are you stuck in a productivity slump? We asked some veterans from remote workers to share their tips for staying focused.

Before the coronavirus made millions of Americans telecommuters, 54% of workers felt they were not reaching their full potential because of workplace distractions. Imagine what today's percentage would be. You can ensure that you and your colleagues remain engaged in this time of distractions and distance by remaining curious.

You may be able to work a little longer if you don't have to commute. However, you have limited time, even if you live in a shelter, making the most of it by learning these three skills.

Telecommuting is not a one-size-fits-all approach. 

It's possible that you used to work from home before the coronavirus altered our lives. Perhaps you tried telecommuting during a snowstorm or when furniture deliveries scheduled for noon arrived closer to dinnertime. You checked your email, made a few calls, and reviewed what could wait until you return to work. This is not possible when you work remotely full-time. You may find yourself in one or both of these two groups after a few days of no structure. 

All working parents, we're calling you. We spoke with some female entrepreneurs to learn how they balance their small businesses and raising families.

There are two types: telecommuters who have difficulty getting started and those who can't stop working. If you think you are the former, then ask these five questions. Your responses can help you achieve more in a shorter time.

If work and home are the same, it becomes difficult to distinguish between the two. Before long, any sense of balance is lost. This way of life may be the new norm, according to research. Managers should take these steps to adapt.

They have had to manage their professional and personal lives with little or no restraint. This was while their children have been learning at home. Will parents have the opportunity to take a vacation once school is out for summer? While sending your kids to summer camp might not be possible, virtual camps could keep them busy.

It can be easy to justify checking one more thing off your to-do list. But then you look at the clock to see how many hours have gone by. Or to spend Friday nights in front of the TV answering emails. This is not what decompressing means. While you may be accomplishing tasks, you are also feeling burnt out. You can find ways to disconnect from work without leaving the office. By following these steps, you will be more likely to achieve a balance.