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AnnaChu
Microsoft
Mar 11, 2020Welcome to the Enable Remote Work community
With more than 3% of the workforce—or around 5 million people—now working from home at least half of the time, remote work within the non-self-employed population has grown by nearly 200% in the last...
- Mar 11, 2020
This is a great iniative AnnaChu. I think we'll see a variety of tips in this community. I'm looking forward to reading the stories of how teams work remotely together and address their different needs. I'd also like to see stories where working remotely is new to people, and they share what their daily learning journey here. It will give insights into how change managers and org leaders can develop a culture that supports remote working.
darrellaas
Mar 11, 2020MVP
This is a great iniative AnnaChu. I think we'll see a variety of tips in this community. I'm looking forward to reading the stories of how teams work remotely together and address their different needs. I'd also like to see stories where working remotely is new to people, and they share what their daily learning journey here. It will give insights into how change managers and org leaders can develop a culture that supports remote working.
- ThereseSolimenoMay 18, 2020
Microsoft
I've been working remotely (it started with Microsoft in 2011 when I was an FTE and continued for all subsequent employment) for 8 1/2 years now and the best suggestion I can offer is to do your best to separate your work time from personal time: schedule work outs or breaks in your calendar, set a time to start and end when you are able to, make sure you "clock out" mentally as well as physically. It's very convenient (no commute, do laundry while you're working, etc) but can be overwhelming if you don't set proper boundaries.
- EliteFlames6May 26, 2020Brass Contributor
ThereseSolimeno I totally agree.
- MStrantMar 12, 2020Brass Contributor
darrellaas I totally agree. Great to share and read stories. I think many can update their wfh setup and thoughts around what is needed to make them have a better experience and keep not only productive but also connected in to the organisation.
- DavidWarnerMar 11, 2020Brass Contributor
Agreed darrellaas!
Very excited to see some more of the tips, tricks, and questions by those where WFH is new. For those who have been in the WFH mindset for a long time, we can sometimes take certain things for granted.
Also, so many can be afraid to ask or not know where to ask, having this will help so many embrace the new and empowering WFH opportunity.
Thanks AnnaChu!!