Remote Work
8 Steps to Combat Video Conference Fatigue
As many of us are spending our days in virtual meetings, we’re realizing the energy drain from staring directly at our colleagues in two dimensions from just a few feet away. We are now working on our fourth month of remote work and if you weren't feeling the burn before, it may be starting to set in now. Remember to keep these tips in mind to prevent feeling overwhelmed with virtual meetings.
Disconnect from Work Stress
No matter what you do for a living, most jobs involve some stress sometimes. Whether you are working remotely or on-site, it’s important for you to be able to disconnect from work at the end of the day. The following strategies can help you transition from work to your life at home.
Avoid Burnout While Working from Home During COVID-19
This shift to telecommuting has made it possible for employees to work while staying safe and preventing the spread of COVID-19, but it has also created a few challenges, including increased levels of stress and burnout.
Some of the information in this article we have seen before but being reminded to take care of our well being while working is never a bad thing.
6 Essential Foods for Boosting Your Work Focus
The primary catalyst for losing focus during a long work day is the food you put in your body. Staying on top of a healthy food balance even when working from home can help you concentrate and be more productive.
Daily Stretches You Should Practice When Working from Home
When working from home, you may end up sitting (or standing) at your workstation all day. It's important to remember to stretch your joints and muscles every now and then to prevent cramps, aches and pain later. Here are a few stretches you can do at home as all you need is a wall or chair.
Ergonomics at Home
The world has moved to a reality where many people are working from home and social distancing measures require a new normal. This means more and more people are working at a location other than their business office. Getting the correct home office setup can be challenging, but these basics can help.
11 Best Zoom Tricks You'll Wish You Knew Sooner
Most of us are now familiar with its basic operation, but Zoom has lots of tricks and shortcuts. Whether you are planning a one-on-one coffee date or an important board meeting, Zoom enables you to interact – and even appear – exactly the way you want.
Zoom Exhaustion!
Zoom meetings are our new go-to way of staying connected for everything from a quick one-on-one conversation to official group meetings and even virtual social gatherings. Zoom is everywhere, and many of us may find ourselves going from one Zoom to another with little to no time in between. Here, Steven Hickman, Psy.D., has put together six ways to find balance and stay connected through it all.
How to Stay Focused and Productive When Working From Home
From incorporating movement breaks to instituting a “no pajamas” rule, these tips will help you do your best work outside of your typical office setting.
LifeWorks Resources for a Healthy Work/Life Balance
Check out this month's LifeWorks Heartbeat newsletter (Yep, LifeWorks has a Heartbeat, too!) which centers on creating a healthy work life balance.
Your and Your Family's Well-being are Your First Priority While Working Remotely
Remember to start with Caring, our most important Core Value. Practice caring for yourself, caring for your loved ones and caring for each other. We can’t serve others if we don’t serve each other first.