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We’ve all seen the rise of video-call faux-pas. From kids walking into camera-view covered in cake frosting to people taking their laptops into the bathroom without thinking they’re being watched, video conferencing sure has been entertaining, but more often it’s simply frustrating. Let’s be honest, no one likes sitting through a video call meeting longer than they have to. For starters, it’s kind of awkward having a camera directed at us constantly, so many folks feel unnatural doing it. Whatever the reason, most of us want to get it over with quickly, so engaging in habits that drag out the...

Without the structure of an office away from home, work can feel chaotic, confusing, and inefficient. It can feel hard to know where to start, especially when working asynchronously. What should we work on first? The hardest thing, the easiest, or the one our boss will be most upset about not having done? To help make the most of our time, it’s helpful to know what gets us into an efficient work rhythm. When it comes down to it, doing the work is what gets us into the flow, not the other way around. It’s when we become totally engrossed in our...

Be it noisy neighbors, slow internet, or the need to physically separate home and work for our own sanity, working from home just isn’t an option for some of us. On top of that, there is the added struggle of many locations limiting capacity or only offering outdoor seating. So when our regular office is closed, we’re often left to find unconventional spaces to set up shop. Coffee shops, restaurants, hotel lobbies, breweries, or even park picnic tables can serve as impromptu offices. In these scenarios, how can we ensure less hassle and more productivity?   An excellent strategy is...

While more laid-back than the office, working from home has its own set of challenges that many of us have encountered over the past several months. Conference calls and video chats can make noise management a struggle, and that’s when then technology itself isn’t giving us fits. Aside from collaboration troubles, it can also be difficult keeping work separate from family life, even if it’s just one partner living with us. Bringing more structure into the day is often the best way to address the challenges of home-based work. Creating a set schedule is a good start. Just being clear...

Working remotely can be challenging at times, especially during a pandemic when many workspace options have limited seating or closed lobbies. Having fewer options makes managing our working environment even harder. Coffee shops often have the strongest internet access, but managing noise can be next to impossible. And if we’re working at home with small kids doing their schoolwork, it can be tough getting them to understand the importance of interruptions.   Having a template for dealing with the challenges of remote work is key. By identifying the primary challenges of your work environment, you can create a pre-defined set...