Get ready like you\u00a0are going into the office every day. Wake up at your normal time, change into your usual work attire, drink that morning cup of coffee and schedule your routine like you would in the office.\u00a0 Following the same daily habits that you had at the office keeps your mind focused and ready to work.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Set up a dedicated workspace<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are moving from an office, bring home all of the tech and accessories that you use daily so your home workspace feels just like your workplace.\u00a0 That means your laptop, laptop charger, monitors, mouse, mouse pad, headset and if you can bring it, even your office chair.\u00a0 Anything that helps you stay in your work mindset should be included.\u00a0 Try testing out a few different workspace configurations during your first week at home.\u00a0 A slight change of scenery or simple monitor adjustment can boost productivity. \u00a0Remember to keep your workspace tidy too!\u00a0 We have some great supplies to your help home office stay clean and organized here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nStay engaged with your team<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWorking from home can feel isolating.\u00a0 The daily office chit chat that you took for granted (or relied on for background noise) disappears, making it all the more important to stay engaged with your team while at home.\u00a0 Use a chat program like Microsoft Teams<\/a> or Slack<\/a> for quick and casual conversations.\u00a0 When certain chat conversations start turning into lengthy novels, jump on a video call to iron out the details.\u00a0 Seeing and communicating with a coworker face to face can get your point across a lot easier than with emojis! \u00a0For video calls, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom<\/a> or GoToMeeting<\/a> are all great options.\u00a0 Use these programs to schedule some daily face time with your team to stay in the loop about projects or calls you have scheduled for the day.\u00a0 Setting time aside to share what you are working on will help you meet your deadlines and encourage collaboration with your team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Above all, remember to give yourself a break by going for a walk, doing a quick exercise routine or grabbing a snack.\u00a0 A bit of fresh air and natural light will keep you sharp throughout the workday!\u00a0 At the end of the day, separate the home office from the rest of your home so you can \u201cleave work at work\u201d as much as possible.\u00a0 It\u2019s easy to get pulled back into the job when your laptop is just down the hall, but for your own health and sanity, it\u2019s important to schedule time away.\u00a0 Try to finish up your day at your normal time.\u00a0 Inevitably some emails or projects may extend past that time, but non-urgent emails should wait until the following morning.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Get the supplies you need to succeed<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nYour company will gladly let you take home your laptop and a couple of monitors, but they can’t let you bring the entire office home with you. To stay on task, you’ll want to make sure you have all of your workday essentials within arm’s reach. Luckily, LD Products has everything to make your home office complete, including printers<\/a>, ink cartridges<\/a>, copy paper<\/a>, pens, sticky notes and tons of other work from home essentials<\/a> to get you through the day.<\/p>\r\n<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nStay engaged with your team<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWorking from home can feel isolating.\u00a0 The daily office chit chat that you took for granted (or relied on for background noise) disappears, making it all the more important to stay engaged with your team while at home.\u00a0 Use a chat program like Microsoft Teams<\/a> or Slack<\/a> for quick and casual conversations.\u00a0 When certain chat conversations start turning into lengthy novels, jump on a video call to iron out the details.\u00a0 Seeing and communicating with a coworker face to face can get your point across a lot easier than with emojis! \u00a0For video calls, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom<\/a> or GoToMeeting<\/a> are all great options.\u00a0 Use these programs to schedule some daily face time with your team to stay in the loop about projects or calls you have scheduled for the day.\u00a0 Setting time aside to share what you are working on will help you meet your deadlines and encourage collaboration with your team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Above all, remember to give yourself a break by going for a walk, doing a quick exercise routine or grabbing a snack.\u00a0 A bit of fresh air and natural light will keep you sharp throughout the workday!\u00a0 At the end of the day, separate the home office from the rest of your home so you can \u201cleave work at work\u201d as much as possible.\u00a0 It\u2019s easy to get pulled back into the job when your laptop is just down the hall, but for your own health and sanity, it\u2019s important to schedule time away.\u00a0 Try to finish up your day at your normal time.\u00a0 Inevitably some emails or projects may extend past that time, but non-urgent emails should wait until the following morning.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Working from home can feel isolating.\u00a0 The daily office chit chat that you took for granted (or relied on for background noise) disappears, making it all the more important to stay engaged with your team while at home.\u00a0 Use a chat program like Microsoft Teams<\/a> or Slack<\/a> for quick and casual conversations.\u00a0 When certain chat conversations start turning into lengthy novels, jump on a video call to iron out the details.\u00a0 Seeing and communicating with a coworker face to face can get your point across a lot easier than with emojis! \u00a0For video calls, Slack, Microsoft Teams, Zoom<\/a> or GoToMeeting<\/a> are all great options.\u00a0 Use these programs to schedule some daily face time with your team to stay in the loop about projects or calls you have scheduled for the day.\u00a0 Setting time aside to share what you are working on will help you meet your deadlines and encourage collaboration with your team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n Above all, remember to give yourself a break by going for a walk, doing a quick exercise routine or grabbing a snack.\u00a0 A bit of fresh air and natural light will keep you sharp throughout the workday!\u00a0 At the end of the day, separate the home office from the rest of your home so you can \u201cleave work at work\u201d as much as possible.\u00a0 It\u2019s easy to get pulled back into the job when your laptop is just down the hall, but for your own health and sanity, it\u2019s important to schedule time away.\u00a0 Try to finish up your day at your normal time.\u00a0 Inevitably some emails or projects may extend past that time, but non-urgent emails should wait until the following morning.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nStay engaged with your team<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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