It’s been quite some time since we’ve had to worry about the health implications of going into work every day. The pandemic made us all have to change the ways we approached being around other people. In an effort to protect our health, working from home became commonplace four years ago. However, because there are so many conveniences that come with remote work, it remains a regular routine for many professionals today.
Not to mention, working from home has become known for helping workers to be more productive!
Visual reminders keep remote workers focused.
For many remote workers, visual reminders of daily work tasks are necessary in order to remain productive. Having a to-do list that you can easily check off with the completion of each assignment is a great way to stay focused. When you’re not in a traditional office, you don’t have a boss or manager breathing down your neck. That doesn’t mean you can slack off. Thanks to visual reminders, remote workers are often more productive that in-office employees.
“Multiple recent studies demonstrate that remote workers work longer and are more productive on average than workers in a traditional office setting,” informs Ian Poetker of WBM Technologies, “One reason for this rise is that employees are happier and want to build trust with their employers to prevent losing these remote work privileges once the world returns to ‘normal.’”
Mobile devices make provide easy access to other professionals.
When working from home, it’s important for your colleagues, co-workers and clients to have easy access to you. In today’s world, you have a multitude of devices that can be used to communicate with others. Ensure that your smartphone, tablet and/or laptop are fully charged and ready for use each day. That way, you won’t miss any important calls or emails.
“Working from home requires consistent communication between teams and managers, which likely requires more emails, phone calls, video calls and chats in messaging platforms,” alerts Jennifer Herrity of Indeed, “Regular use of communication tools will improve your skills.”
Taking breaks whenever necessary makes remote workers happy.
When workers are happy, they are known to be more productive. For many in-office staff members, being forced to take specifically-scheduled breaks is a nuisance. Sometimes, you’re simply not hungry during designated breaks and lunch times. In many instances, you need the washroom during scheduled working hours. Breaking when necessary is a great way make working from home a better experience.
“People work best when they’re happy with their work, and employees are more satisfied when they can work from home,” says Poetker, “When online meeting company Owl Labs asked people whether they were happy in their jobs, 71% of those working remotely said yes, compared to only 55% of those working in traditional offices. This rise in happiness is a significant factor in the increased productivity and performance mentioned earlier.”
Remote workers can continue to process credit and debit sales.
Did you know that with Unity Payments’ Virtual Terminals, you can turn your mobile devices into credit card terminals? They allow you to process payments in-person, online or on the road! To learn more, please don’t hesitate to call us at 1-800-661-3761 or email us at info@unitypayments.ca.
