Have you been working from home for a while now? Do you have a dog or cat who has gotten used to you working from home? And do you worry about how your pet might react when you return to the office? If so, you’re not alone. A lot of people have similar concerns. But(…)
When we’re at work, we often spend a lot of time looking at computer screens (as well as smart phone screens, tablets, etc.). And now that many of us are working from home (and working longer hours), we’re spending more time looking at computer screens than ever before. This has led a greater number of(…)
Like a lot of you, I’m working from home right now. My office is my kitchen table. My laptop is my window into the world. And my cat, Gizmo, is my coworker. I wrote an article about Gizmo a few months ago. He’s very cuddly and supportive, but he’s not the best employee. He can(…)
Celebrating Halloween with your coworkers might seem a little difficult this year. If you and your coworkers are currently working from home, you won’t be able to have a Halloween office party, share sugary snacks, or show off your amazing Halloween costume in person. But never fear! It IS still possible to celebrate Halloween together(…)
It can be difficult to work for bosses who are micromanagers. Micromanaging bosses try to control every aspect of their employees’ work. Instead of giving their employees the freedom to work in their own way (and take advantage of their own personal strengths), they try to enforce their own personal style onto their employees. This(…)
When you’re working from home, it sometimes starts to feel like you’re always on the clock. The division between your work life and home life can start to get blurry. You no longer leave your work at the office at the end of the day. Your home is your office. And your work is always(…)
When you’re working from home, teamwork is essential. In order to get things done, you need to be able to communicate with your coworkers, share ideas, make group decisions, and get their input and assistance. But collaborating with your coworkers when everyone is working remotely can be difficult. It was simple when everyone could just(…)
Right now, many employees are working from home. But in the near future, it’s possible that some individuals will be returning to the office, while others will continue to work remotely. This means that managers will need to manage a “blended workforce.” They’ll be responsible for leading and supporting a group of individuals who are(…)
With a large percentage of us working from home, the “office dress code” is a thing of the past. There’s no longer any need to change out of your pajamas or brush your hair. And on the rare occasions when you actually might be seen by your coworkers (for instance, on a video conference call),(…)
I’m new to working from home. I think a lot of us are. We’re used to being in an office, surrounded by our coworkers. But now, all of sudden, things have changed in so many ways. One thing that I’ve noticed while working from home is that, if we’re not careful, the bonds between coworkers(…)