Post date: Jun 17, 2021 8:56:55 PM
Many employees faced the possibility of working from home as COVID-19 rages in 2020. This novel approach was initially welcomed with a sigh of relief - to avoid the risk of getting the virus in public. Some have seen increased productivity, while some have felt that their work-life balance has been compromised. In this article, Ram Chary Everi talks about work-life balance as people face the challenges of working from home. Human resource experts suggest a dedicated workspace to help maintain focus and not be distracted by the mundane tasks. On the other hand, setting work hours (and sticking to it) helps maintain productivity and relieves the stress of continuous work. Log off as you would, leaving the office. This way, the boundaries are set between office matters and precious family life.
Another expert advice is to have enough breaks, as you would in the office. Spend time to reflect on a meeting's notes or a sensitive email that needs an urgent reply. Work from home indeed requires mental toughness when deciding on pressing issues at work. Sometimes, staying away from the computer can save one from impulsive decision-making. If it's possible, bond with your family or a roommate for 15 minutes. Do some stretching or exercise to divert the mind off a bit from our work. Mental health is just as important as physical wellness. There will be days when taking a break, and a dedicated workspace may not be suitable as a response. It is normal and okay not to be okay, as mental health advocates say during this pandemic. Sometimes, reaching out to a family member, a friend, or a trusted colleague is still the best and only lifeline we have.
Ram Chary Everi has held executive positions in the past. He was the CEO and president of Multimedia Games Holding Company, Inc., the executive vice president of Global Commercial Services, and head of the technology division at Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. He has also worked for IBM Global Services and Firstsource Solutions Limited. Ram supports the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, an organization that seeks to fund research and treatment of blood cancers. Clickhere for similar reads.