Work Effectively From Home

Telecommute has increased dramatically in the last few years. For employers, working from home can boost productivity, reduce turnover, and lower organizational costs, while employees enjoy perks like flexibility and the lack of a commute's time and transportation cost.

To work effectively from home, you’ll need to make sure you have the required technology:  a separate workspace, internet service that meets the job's needs, a workable schedule you can stick to, and ways to connect with others.

See a guide to key considerations for going 'remote' here

Get Noticed While Working Remotely

Stay visible and grow in your career. Showing your worth can benefit during good times, for advancement, and bad times, like downsizings. You need to continuously demonstrate value to your team and organization.

It’s harder for remote workers to stand out. You have less face-to-face time with your team and leadership. As a remote worker, you need to know when it’s the right time to advance.

See 5 steps to stand out as a remote worker here.

Legitimate Online Jobs

Recently a so-called “gig economy” has emerged. These jobs involve workers making a living via contract work. These work-from-home jobs could see increased interest. With economic conditions, significant contract work takes place online.

This class of work has applications across varied professions, you may have the ability to perform this kind of work regardless of your background. Prospective gig workers have a choice of numerous online jobs encompassing a diverse set of backgrounds.
 
See a sample list of opportunities here.

Avoid Remote Burnout

Millions of technologists are now working from home. Many have figured out remote schedules that allow them to effectively balance work and life. Teams have adopted workflows that compensate for a lack of in-office contact. However, the possibilities of burnout remains.

With more businesses moving to a remote-only model for employees, it’s clear that employees may have to take steps to avoid frying mentally after too many months of hardcore work at their home offices

See several tips on managing your personal 'homework' here

Work from Home - Keep Your Boss Updated

Whether the home office is temporary or may become permanent it is important to maintain continuity with supervisors. Workers have pivoted and adapted in ways to navigate quickly in changing circumstances, and meet the challenges.

Communication within remote teams is essential for staying in touch on tasks, priorities, and shifting schedules. When you’re working from home communicate your needs and  keep your boss updated as schedule and deadlines change.

Find 5 tips for updating your boss here.

Permanent Work-From-Home Negotiations

Millions of office-bound employees started working from home when pandemic impacted the workforce. The benefits of working from home have become apparent and many companies are incorporating remote work into their long-term plans.

If you experienced working from home and feel that remote work is the future of work, find a way to continue working from home that might not require switching companies. 

Find ways to negotiate a permanent work-from-home employment here.

States with the Most Remote Jobs

A recent survey found more than three-quarters of pandemic workers who’ve been working remotely say they would prefer to work from home. Many people think a remote job will allow them to work from anywhere, the truth is the majority of remote jobs require workers to reside in a specific geographic location.

It is important for job seekers to know only 5% of advertised remote, work-from-home positions are truly work-from-anywhere jobs.

Find the highest concentration of remote jobs in 15 states here.

Consider Telecommute Jobs

Work at home jobs have had a bad rap. They used to be stuffing envelopes but now some may be legitimate. With the internet you may find opportunities to do your work on-line from 'home'.

More than 200 companies hire employees and independent contractors to telecommute. These on-line jobs, which encompass a wide range of required skills and salaries, are for everyone from artists to data entry operators to sales reps.

Distinguish legitimate jobs from scams with a directory here.